Optimizing Oncology Test Stewardship

Speaker:

Shannon Stasi, MS, CGC, Lead Laboratory Stewardship Genetic Counselor, Seattle Children's Hospital

Contact Hours:

1.0

Date:

January 23, 2025 - January 31, 2026

Description:
This webinar explores the evolving landscape of tumor genomic sequencing (biomarker testing); highlighting its significance, challenges, and the necessity of a sophisticated lab stewardship approach. Learn about the roles of pathologists, genetic counselors and precision medicine stewards in the face of evolving testing options.
Learning Objectives:
  1. Outline several of the major challenges unique to somatic genetic test stewardship strategies to address these challenges.
  2. Describe ways to identify champions and foster collaborative partnerships with clinicians and pathologists.
  3. Demonstrate through case examples ways to thoughtfully integrate novel molecular testing to guide precision medicine in pediatric cancer care