Molecular Pathology for Surgical Pathologists community of interest meeting: Sequencing techniques
On behalf of The Office of Continuous Professional Development at the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology, University of Toronto, we invite you to join us for The Community of Interest Molecular Pathology for Surgical Pathologists meeting.
Both academic and community pathologists are encouraged to attend this basic course in molecular pathology.
This session: Sequencing techniques and laboratory workflow
Moderators
Dr. Elan Hahn, Pathologist, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto and Assistant Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology, University of Toronto.
Dr. Yael Fisher, clinical fellow, Mount Sinai
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this series of meetings, participants will be able to:
- Understand clinical molecular reports
- Integrate molecular results into their surgical pathology interpretations
- Map the workflow in molecular pathology from specimen handling through sequencing, bioinformatics, interpretation and reporting.
- Select the most suitable molecular assay for a given clinical question
- Understand common preanalytical factors that can impact molecular testing
Also in this session:
- Compare different methods used in molecular pathology, including their limitations and applications
- Identify, prevent, and troubleshoot preanalytical factors that can compromise sequencing quality
- Outline the laboratory workflow of next-generation sequencing
- Describe the differences between commercial and custom-made NGS panels
How to join
This event is free for all Pathologists and pathology fellows.
CPD points
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.
You may claim up to a maximum 1.5 hours.