Virtual Molecular Rounds

March to December, 2026

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Next Round: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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WELCOME TO POET MOLECULAR ROUNDS

POET National Virtual Molecular Rounds is a one hour monthly educational program which takes place at 12PM MT / 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET/ 3 PM ATL.

POET is an academic program based out of the University of Calgary focused on Precision Oncology biomarker discovery, registries and access to novel diagnostics and therapeutics. POET strives to have accessible education across Canada for health care clinicians about molecular diagnostics and advancements in precision oncology biomarker driven practice.

By the end of the webinar series, each audience member will have the opportunity to:

  1. Learn the latest developments in molecular oncology and precision medicine through world-renowned speakers.
  2. Discuss and understand approaches to the challenging clinical interpretation of comprehensive genomic profile results shared among experts.
  3. Discuss areas of controversy and the challenges of molecular and polyomic diagnostics in relation to biomarker driven precision oncology therapeutics.

We look forward to this very informative virtual webinar series.

Best regards,

Dr. Pinaki Bose
Scientific Lead, POET Molecular Rounds

Dr. Steven Yip
Medical Lead, POET Molecular Rounds

Dr. Megan Mahoney,
Principal POET Ambassador,
Virtual Molecular Rounds 

NEXT VMR:

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
(Times listed in Mountain Time)

Please note this session begins at 12PM MT / 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET/ 3 PM ATL.

12:00 PM – 12:05 PM Welcome Remarks Dr. Steven Yip , POET VMR Co-Chair
12:05 PM – 12:50 PM Utilizing Long Read Sequencing for Improving our Understanding of Cancer and Cancer Predisposition

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand what meant by phasing of genomic sequence and why is it is important to cancer genomics
  2. Appreciate the utilility of long DNA sequence reads in determining structural variants in human cancer
  3. Comprehend the importance of haplotyping DNA methylation in determining gene activity in human cancer and its treatment
Dr. Steven Jones,
Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer,
Vancouver, BC
12:50 PM – 12:55 PM Panel Discussion Dr. Steven Jones & Dr. Steven Yip
12:55 PM – 1:00 PM Audience Questions & Answers
1:00 PM Closing Remarks Dr. Steven Yip, POET VMR Co-Chair
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