Breakout Session #1

Focus on Solid Tumors

Saturday, April 12 | 2–2:20 p.m.


Comprehensive Genetic Profiling

Rami Mahfouz, M.D., American University of Beirut Medical Center

Description to come.

Redefining the Anatomical Pathology Diagnosis and Classification of Solid Tumors in the Genomic Era

Soufiane El Hallani, M.D., University of Alberta

Description to come.

Advancing Oncology Practice with Liquid Biopsy (cf-tDNA)

Abdullah Alsuwaidan, M.D., King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre

Cell-free circulating tumor DNA (cf-tDNA) has transformed the practice of precision medicine in oncology. The talk will explore how advancements in ultra-sensitive sequencing technologies and optimized pre-analytical workflows enable the detection and analysis of cf-tDNA, even at low concentrations. The session will highlight the role of unique molecular identifiers (UMIs) in reducing sequencing errors, discuss the critical implications of molecular heterogeneity, and examine the applications of liquid biopsy in monitoring minimal residual disease (MRD), guiding treatment decisions, and detecting resistance mechanisms in real-time.

 

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AMP Corporate Partners

Diamond Partner

Roche Diagnostics

Platinum Partner

Gold Partners

Abbvie
Amgen
Biotechne/Asuragen
Bristol Meyers Squibb
Illumina
Loxo
Merck
Pfizer

Silver Partners

Agilent
AstraZeneca