"Gene Expression-Based Diagnostics for Molecular Cancer Classification of Difficult to Diagnose Tumors"

This is a non-promotional talk sponsored by bioTheranostics, Inc. on molecular profiling. The talk will be presented by Michael Dugan, MD; Chief Medical Advisor, bioTheranostics, Inc.., San Diego, California.

Please RSVP no later than Friday, November 30, 2012 by phone to Megan Hayes at 302-224-5181 or by email at megan.hayes@medsocdel.org.

Please note that this a non-promotional, industry sponsored event and is NOT accredited for CME.

Objectives of this talk include:

1. Introduction: Difficult to diagnose tumors, an unmet diagnostic need
2. Gene expression profiling for cancer classification
3. Evidence-based diagnostics: the new paradigm
4. Current gene expression-based diagnostics for cancer classification
5. Tissue-based diagnostic algorithm: maximizing the biopsy sample
6. Integration of cancer classification with predictive biomarkers for therapy