NGS based fusion testing in solid tumours by Dr Pranav Dorwal
- The presentation will focus on real life cases where the NGS based fusion testing has helped in diagnosing challenging cases.
- When and how should the test be ordered and what are its limitations
- Therapeutic implications for targetable fusions.
About the Presenter:
Dr Pranav Dorwal is a RCPA certified molecular anatomical pathologist, who works in the department of Pathology at Monash Health. Dr Dorwal has strong interest in medical education and research and has more than 60 publications to his credit. He also holds an adjunct appointment with the Monash University, where he is involved in pathology teaching for medical students. He is an examiner for molecular anatomical pathology examinations and part of the digital pathology working group with the RCPA. He is also a diplomate of RCPath (UK) and international fellow of the College of American Pathologists. He has spent time at the molecular pathology services at MD Anderson Cancer Centre and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC, NY, USA)