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Virtual Molecular Rounds

January to December, 2025

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Next Round: Thursday, June 19, 2025

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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 11 AM MT/ 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET/ 2 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. Vishal Navani,
Principal POET Ambassador,
Virtual Molecular Rounds 

AGENDA

Thursday, June 19, 2025
(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 The Evolving Role of ctDNA in the Management of Patients with Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the clinical utility of ctDNA in MIBC
  2. Evaluate current evidence and ongoing trials
  3. Discuss challenges and future directions
Dr. Nimira Alimohamed, MD, FRCPC
Medical Oncologist, Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Center
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
12:50 PM – 12:55 PM Panel Discussion Dr. Nimira Alimohamed, Dr. Steven Yip & Dr. Pinaki Bose
12:55 PM – 1:00 PM Audience Questions & Answers
1:00 PM Closing Remarks Dr. Pinaki Bose & Dr. Steven Yip, POET Chairs
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