Virtual Webinar
Seismic Shift: Innovations in MRD Testing and Pathology
Overview
Event Highlights
- Identify Recent Innovations in MRD Methodologies: Discover breakthroughs in multi-modal testing, personalized circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) technology, and dynamic biomarker tracking across solid and hematologic malignancies. Identify recent innovations and technological advances in MRD (Molecular Residual Disease) testing methodologies and their clinical applications.
- Evaluate Performance & Turnaround Improvements: Analyze how modern MRD assays enhance analytical sensitivity, specificity, and processing speeds compared to classic histology and traditional molecular assays.
- Optimize Pathology Workflows & Standardization: Apply strategies for efficient specimen logistics, tissue stewardship, and structured reporting protocols to maximize testing reliability and inter-laboratory consistency.
Date / Time
Nov 6, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
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Join OncoDaily, in partnership with Natera for an insightful webinar on the evolving role of Molecular Residual Disease (MRD) testing.
Molecular Residual Disease (MRD) testing is rapidly transforming cancer care, shifting patient management from broad population-based risk stratification toward highly targeted, precision monitoring. Presented in collaboration with Natera, a pioneer in cell-free DNA and personalized MRD technology, this session features Dr. Joe Lennerz detailing the key technological advances and clinical strategies driving this paradigm shift. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how emerging liquid biopsy methodologies, high-sensitivity digital platforms, and integrated pathology workflows are overcoming traditional diagnostic limitations. The session will also highlight practical approaches to optimizing tissue stewardship, streamlining specimen logistics, and establishing standardized reporting to ensure consistent, actionable insights for patient care.
Date: November 6, 08:00 AM PT
Live Platform: X (OncoDaily)
Presenster: Joe Lennerz (Medical Director for Pathology Innovations at Natera)
Host: Sona Karamyan (OncoDaily)
Who Should Attend
This session is designed for oncologists, surgical and molecular pathologists, clinical laboratory directors, diagnostic researchers, and healthcare professionals seeking to integrate modern MRD testing strategies into clinical practice.
Presenters
Presenter: Joe Lennerz, MD, PhD, is Medical Director for Pathology Innovation at Natera, leading digital pathology, AI-enabled diagnostics, and molecular pathology innovation. Previously, he served as CSO at BostonGene and was faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. His work focuses on regulatory science, computational diagnostics, biomarker development, and the responsible implementation of AI in healthcare.
Host: Sona Karamyan, MD is a medical oncologist and serves as the Scientific Content Lead at OncoDaily.
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Inessa Mkhitaryan
Head of Global Events, OncoDaily
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