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:
- Outline several of the major challenges unique to somatic genetic test stewardship strategies to address these challenges.
- Describe ways to identify champions and foster collaborative partnerships with clinicians and pathologists.
- Demonstrate through case examples ways to thoughtfully integrate novel molecular testing to guide precision medicine in pediatric cancer care