Program Overview

This program will provide academic and scientific information pertaining to the use of Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH) for detection of genomic alterations in oncology. Clinical issues related to personalized targeted therapy selection and technical issues addressing advantages and limitations of the test will be discussed.

Target Audience

This educational program is intended for medical, surgical and radiation oncologists, pathologists, oncology nurses, laboratory and other clinical healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be better able to:

1. Identify why EGFR signaling is critical in lung cancer
2. Differentiate prognostic and predictive markers
3. List 2 biomarkers for EGFR Inhibitors in NSCLC
4. Explain the result interpretation of the EGFR FISH test
5. Describe advantages and limitations of the EGFR FISH test

Faculty

Marileila Varella Garcia, PhD
Professor in Medicine
Department of Medicine / Medical Oncology
University of Colorado Denver, School of Medicine

Credit Designation - Lab Professional, P.A.C.E.^®

The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science's Professional Acknowledgment for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E.^®) Program will provide 1.0 contact hour of credit.

Commercial Support Statement

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Abbott Molecular.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interests

Global Education Group (Global) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by Global for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CME (ACCME) Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of  Global Education Group and Dane Garvin Ltd. Global Education Group is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation - Physician, CME

Global Education Group designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For any questions concerning the accreditation of this activity, please contact Global Education Group at 303-395-1782.

Faculty Disclosure

The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:

Faculty Disclosure Summary

Global Education Group adheres to ACCME Essential Areas and Policies, including the Standards for Commercial Support regarding industry support of continuing medical education In order to resolve any identified conflicts of interest, disclosure information is provided during the planning process to ensure resolution of any identified conflicts. Disclosure of faculty and commercial relationships, as well as the discussion of unlabeled or unapproved use of any drug, device, or procedure by the faculty, are made known above.

Dane Garvin Ltd. Disclosure

Employees of Dane Garvin Ltd., the joint sponsor for this activity, do not have any financial relationships or relationships to products or devices with any commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity for any amount during the past 12 months.

Policy on Privacy and Confidentiality

Global Education Group protects the privacy of personal and other information regarding participants, educational partners, and joint sponsors. Global and our joint sponsors will not release personally identifiable information to a third party without the individual’s consent, except such information as is required for reporting purposes to the appropriate accrediting agency.

Global Education Group and Dane Garvin, Ltd. maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with federal regulations to guard your nonpublic personal information.

How to Obtain CME Credit

Viewers are expected to visit all presentations before attempting to take the test and activity evaluation. Successful completion will lead to the issuance of a certificate for AMA PRA Category 1Credit(s)™. To receive credit, the course must be completed before January 23, 2010.

Participation in this activity should be completed in approximately 1.25 hours. Please follow these steps in order to receive CME credit for viewing the webcast:

• Read all of the CME accreditation information above.
• View the complete webcast program.
• Click on the link to apply for CME credits.
• Complete the online registration (registration is free).
• Complete the online test and/or evaluation. Participants must receive a test score of at least 75% and answer all evaluation questions to receive a certificate.

After successfully completing the online test and evaluation, your application will be processed by the CME provider and your certificate will be sent to you. Please allow 3-4 weeks for this process.

Should you have any CME questions regarding this activity, please contact:

Global Education Group
8156-E S. Wadsworth Boulevard
Suite 208
Littleton, CO 80128
Phone: 303-395-1782
Fax: 303-648-5311
Email: inquire@globaleducationgroup.com
Web: www.globaleducationgroup.com

How to Obtain P.A.C.E.^® Credit

Viewers are expected to complete the presentation before attempting to submit contact information and the session evaluation. Successful completion will lead to the issuance of a certificate for 1.0 contact hour of P.A.C.E.^® approved continuing education. To receive credit, the course must be completed before January 23, 2010.

Participation in this activity should be completed in approximately 1.25 hours. Please follow these steps in order to receive P.A.C.E.^® credit for viewing the webcast: 

• Read all of the information above.
• View the complete webcast program.
• Click on the "Lab Professional" link to apply for P.A.C.E.^® credit.
• Complete the online registration (registration is free).
• Complete the online test and/or evaluation. Participants must receive a test score of at least 75% and answer all evaluation questions to receive P.A.C.E.® credit.
  
• After successful completion of this process, you will be redirected to the ASCLS CE Organizer where you may create and print an official ASCLS P.A.C.E.^® certificate based on your attendance and completion of this ASCLS-sponsored P.A.C.E.^® approved learning activity.
  

Should you have any P.A.C.E.^® questions regarding this activity, please contact:
ASCLS P.A.C.E.^®
6701 Democracy Blvd., Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20817-1574
Ph: 301-657-2768
Fx: 301-657-2909
http://www.ascls.org/

For technical difficulties, please consult our Technical Instructions.

Archive Webcast Release Date: January 23, 2009
Archive Webcast Expiration Date: January 23, 2010

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This program has been made available online.
“EGFR FISH in Lung Cancer Therapy Selection”

Legal Disclaimer

The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not reflect the views of Global Education Group and/or Dane Garvin, Ltd. This educational activity may discuss off-label and/or investigational uses and dosages for therapeutic products/procedures that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Global Education Group and Dane Garvin, Ltd. do not recommend the use of any product/procedure outside of the labeled indications. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product/procedure discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product/procedures for approved indication, contraindications, and warnings.

Copyright

Copyright © January 23, 2009 – January 23, 2010. Dane Garvin, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Permission for accreditation is granted to Global Education Group (Global) and American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.

Global Education Group Disclosure

The planners and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity: Employees of Global Education Group, the accredited provider for this activity, have disclosed that they have no significant financial relationships.