The Advancing the Diagnostic-to-Treatment Continuum in Cancer Care conference will take place on February 27–28, 2026, in Los Angeles, bringing together oncologists, pathologists, and translational researchers to explore how integrated diagnostics are reshaping precision cancer care.
Hosted in partnership with City of Hope, this multidisciplinary program focuses on bridging diagnostic discovery and therapeutic decision-making, highlighting how coordinated insights across pathology, molecular testing, and oncology are improving patient outcomes.
A multidisciplinary approach to precision oncology
Cancer care is increasingly driven by the integration of biomarkers, molecular profiling, and advanced diagnostics into clinical decision-making. This conference is designed to reflect that reality by uniting experts across disciplines to examine how diagnostic data can directly inform treatment selection, disease monitoring, and long-term management.
The program is co-chaired by:
- Stephen Gruber, MD, PhD, MPH
Vice President, City of Hope National Medical Center - Eric F. Glassy, MD, FCAP
Medical Director, Affiliated Pathologists Medical Group
Together, they lead a program that emphasizes collaboration across clinical and diagnostic domains, fostering meaningful connections across the West Coast oncology community.
Conference highlights and learning objectives
Participants will engage in thought-provoking sessions covering major cancer types and diagnostic strategies, including:
- Breast, lung, colorectal, hematologic, and melanoma cancers
- Biomarkers and emerging diagnostic methodologies
- Digital pathology and liquid biopsy
- Germline and somatic testing
- Minimal residual disease (MRD) and genomic testing platforms
- Early cancer detection strategies
Attendees will also have the opportunity to earn free CE/CME and MOC credits while participating in discussions that bridge science, diagnostics, and clinical practice.
Detailed agenda overview
Friday, February 27, 2026
- Breast Cancer: biomarkers and clinical insights
- Lung Cancer: diagnostic methodologies and therapeutic strategies
- Colorectal Cancer: molecular profiling and treatment integration
- Digital Pathology and Liquid Biopsy
- Germline vs. Somatic Testing
Speakers include faculty from City of Hope such as Fan Fang, MD, PhD, Leonidas Arvanitis, MD, Christine Lovly, MD, PhD, Stanley Hamilton, MD, Marwan G. Fakih, MD, and Ilana Solomon, MA, ScM, CGC.
Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Keynote address by Stephen Gruber, MD, PhD, MPH
- Lung cancer clinical advances
- Hematopathology, myeloma, and leukemia
- Early detection strategies
- Melanoma biomarkers and MRD
Featured speakers include Ravi Salgia, MD, PhD, M. James You, MD, PhD, Guido Marcucci, MD, Kevin McDonnell, MD, PhD, and Joanne M. Jeter, MD, MS, FASCO.
Why this conference matters
The future of oncology depends on seamless integration between diagnostics and treatment. This event provides a dedicated forum to:
- Translate diagnostic innovation into therapeutic impact
- Foster collaboration between pathologists and oncologists
- Explore how precision diagnostics improve clinical decision-making
- Advance best practices in personalized cancer care
By focusing on the entire diagnostic-to-treatment continuum, the program equips clinicians and researchers with actionable insights they can apply immediately in practice.
Venue and location
The conference will be held at:
Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia
130 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
Grandstand Ballroom
Located within Southern California’s biomedical corridor, the venue provides convenient access for regional and national attendees.
Registration and sponsorship
- Registration: Coming soon
- Sponsorship opportunities: Available for organizations interested in supporting education in precision oncology and pathology
The event is supported by Advancing Precision Medicine, Advancing Precision Oncology, and Advancing Pathology Education.
Event details
- Event: Advancing the Diagnostic-to-Treatment Continuum in Cancer Care
- Dates: February 27–28, 2026
- Location: Los Angeles (Arcadia), California
- Format: In-person conference
- Credits: CE / CME / MOC (TBD)