Molecular Cytopathology Workshop

Course overview

Cytology specimens undergo different preparation techniques from histologic tissue and therefore have unique limitations and applicability. Further, the limited volume nature of cytological specimens require judicious triaging and prioritization of specific molecular tests, based on the tumor type. As such, it is critical for practicing cytopathologists to understand the strengths and limitations of the various testing platforms for our unique specimen types. This course will provide essential skills for trainees and practicing pathologists to gain confidence in various aspects of molecular cytopathology. Through improved training in molecular pathology, cytopathologists can adequately triage specimens to expedite clinically actionable testing and be able to implement changes in their own practice to better utilize cytology specimens for molecular testing. The course provides organ-specific detailed molecular training, as well as general teaching on molecular assays and test selection. The course will empower cytopathologists to serve as experts in molecular cytopathology for both test selection and results interpretation. Course Directors: Vivian Weiss, MD, PhD Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee Sinchita Roy-Chowdhuri, MD, PhD The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas Faculty Session Maria D. Lozano, MD, PhD, MIAC Sinchita Roy-Chowdhuri, MD, PhD Giancarlo Troncone, MD Paul VanderLaan, MD, PhD Michiya Nishino, MD, PhD Michael J. Thrall, MD Esther Diana Rossi, MD Vicki Jo, MD I Chris VandenBussche, MD, PhD Vivian Weiss, MD, PhD