Clinical Bioinformatician Body of Knowledge—Molecular Diagnostics Core: A Report of the Association for Molecular Pathology
Clinical Bioinformatician Body of Knowledge—Molecular Diagnostics Core:
A Report of the Association for Molecular Pathology
This course contains the webinar, a handout, and continuing education credit (CME and CMLE)
Description:
Comprehensive overview of essential knowledge in molecular biology, genetics, genomics, laboratory practices, sequencing technologies, databases, and clinical applications for bioinformaticians to optimally apply their bioinformatics skills in clinical molecular diagnostics laboratories. This resource supports the effective translation of bioinformatics into clinical practice and serves as a practical reference for laboratory professionals.
See the publication here.
Learning Objectives:
- Define the role and responsibilities of the clinical bioinformatician in molecular diagnostic laboratories.
- Describe the core knowledge domains required for clinical bioinformatics practice.
- Explain the clinical test development lifecycle and validation requirements.
- Differentiate germline, somatic, and infectious disease applications of clinical sequencing.
- Evaluate database selection and pipeline governance considerations in clinical settings.
Speaker
Annette Leon, PhD
Hematogenix Laboratory
Moderator
Weiwei Zhang, PhD
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Duration: 1 Hour
Level of Instruction: Basic
Broadcast Date: August 26, 2026
Date Recorded: February 26, 2026
Planned and coordinated by the Clinical Practice Committee and Training and Education Committee
Continuing Education Credit Information
CME credit: 1.0
CMLE credit: 1.0
Last day to claim credit: March 20, 2029
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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