LIVE: Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) for Diagnosis and Molecular Testing of Brain Tumors
LIVE WEBINAR: October 9, 2025 | 1:00pm-2:00pm ET
Registration includes the live webinar link (sent via zoom), the webinar recording, PDF of the slides, pre- and post- knowledge check questions, and continuing education credit (CME and CMLE).
This interactive live webinar is part 21 of the Emerging and Evolving Biomarkers Series.
Description:
Genomic profiling of tumor tissue is a critical component in the care of patients with cancer, particularly regarding the diagnosis and management of brain tumors. While CSF cytology represents a long-established, routine test used for diagnosis, staging, and therapeutic decisions, cfDNA from CSF is rapidly emerging as a rich source for tumor characterization via liquid biopsies. In this webinar, we will examine the biologic and pre-analytic factors that may influence cfDNA detection as well as the many laboratory considerations and approaches, and finally the clinical implementation and utilization of tumor biomarkers from CSF cfDNA.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the origin of cfDNA and biologic factors that may influence detection
- Identify techniques for collection and extraction to optimize success
- Compare several laboratory assays that have demonstrated the use of cfDNA from CSF as a source material
- Explain how molecular testing of cfDNA from CSF is being integrated into clinical care
Speaker:
Tejus A. Bale, MD, PhD
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Moderator:
Pawel Mroz, MD, PhD
University of Minnesota Medical School
Duration: 1 Hour
Live webinar: October 9, 2025 | 1:00pm ET
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- Complete the "Demographic questionnaire for Emerging and Evolving Biomarkers Series" before the webinar date. You will only need to do this once for the entire series.
Continuing Education Credit Information
CME credit: 1.0CMLE credit: 1.0
Last day to claim credit: December 31, 2027
Accreditation Statements
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
This
activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the
Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education through the joint providership of American Society
for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and Association for Molecular Pathology
(AMP). The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited
by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The ASCP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CMLE
This continuing medical laboratory education activity is recognized by the American Society for Clinical Pathology for 1.0 hours of CMLE credit. ASCP CMLE credit hours are acceptable for the
ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). CMLE credit hours meet the continuing education requirements for the ASCP Board of Certification Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) and state relicensure requirements
for laboratory personnel. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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