From Bench to Bedside: Molecular Oncology's Role in Personalized Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment - SPOC

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Lori Ramkissoon, PhD will review advancements in molecular oncology and demonstrate how this integration of this testing has advanced treatment strategies and improved patient outcomes for diverse cancer types.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the evolution and current state of molecular oncology testing methodologies, highlighting key technological breakthroughs and their impact on precision medicine.
  • Describe the integration process of molecular oncology in current cancer diagnostic workflows, including the interpretation of molecular data and its role in personalized treatment plans.
  • Discuss the contributions of molecular oncology to the advancement of treatment strategies, focusing on evidence-based improvements in patient outcomes for diverse cancer types.

 

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Course opens: 
07/01/2024
Course expires: 
06/30/2028
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The Cancer Treatment in North Carolina: Patient Centered Care webinar series covers components of patient-centered health care delivery in cancer treatment and survivorship. The focus of this series is not disease-specific but includes discussion of approaches to improving care delivery for all cancer patients and survivors.

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Lori Ramkissoon, PhD

Clinical Assistant Professor
Pathology of Lab Medicine
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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