Program Description:
The Pathology department is a broad-based collection of anatomic pathologists (who diagnose tissue and cells), clinical pathologists (who manage laboratory medicine including blood bank, chemistry, microbiology etc.) and basic/ translational researchers (who study areas of the basis of disease). This monthly series of one-hour presentations by intramural and extramural presenters is designed to update our faculty with alternative sources of information and experience on controversial or newly emerging topics that are likely to change diagnostic pathology practices that cannot be gleaned from reading the literature or standard textbooks in pathology. There are many areas in pathology where a uniformly acceptable standard has not yet been established. Direct interaction with an expert can provide the pathologist with additional insights pertaining to these 3 branches of practice with the hope that much of the audience will gain new knowledge that meaningfully changes their practice.
Key Words: Diagnosis, CME, Criteria, Technology, Pathology, Grand Rounds
Target audience:
- Physicians
- Allied Health Professionals
Learning objectives:
Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:
- Navigate diagnostic complexity in advanced prostate cancer: I will highlight the morphologic and molecular heterogeneity of metastatic prostate cancer and the evolving challenges in accurate diagnosis and classification.
- Advance precision diagnostics for disease classification: We will explore how emerging digital pathology and liquid biopsy–based approaches are transforming tumor classification, molecular phenotyping, and biomarker assessment.
- Bridge pathology and precision medicine: We will discuss emerging therapeutic targets and strategies, emphasizing the central role of pathologists in translational research, biomarker discovery, and treatment selection.
Faculty & credentials:
Planning Committee:
Navonil De Sarkar, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Pathology
The Medical College of Wisconsin
Alexander J. Gallan, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Pathology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Jessica Hoff, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Pathology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Amanda Hopp, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Pathology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Robert Nerenz, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Pathology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Kelly Simarski
Education Program Coordinator III
Department of Pathology
The Medical College of Wisconsin
Speaker:
Michael Haffner, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology
University of Washington
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- Jessica Hoff, PhD
- Amanda Hopp, MD
- Nathan Kopp, PhD, FACMG
- Kelly Simarski
The following persons in control of content disclosed the following financial relationships which were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest mitigation process and addressed.
Name | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
Alexander J. Gallan, MD | Otsaku Novartis | Consultant & Speaking or Teaching |
Robert Nerenz, PhD | Abbott Laboratories Porex | Researcher Consultant |
| Michael Haffner, MD, PhD | Novartis Genetech XYone | Researcher |
Contact
Name:
Kelly Simarski
Email:
ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Session date:
11/06/2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm CST
Location:
The Medical College of Wisconsin/Hybrid or WebEx
9200 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 226
Milwaukee, WI
53226
United States
See map: Google Maps
Add to calendar:
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 1.00 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.

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