info		Amesterdão, Holanda
		11.05.2015|13.05.2015
		www.eacr.org

The European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) and the organisation for European Cancer Institute (OECI) are jointly organising the fifth edition of this course on the Molecular Pathology Approach to Cancer, to be held in Amsterdam from 11th - 13th May 2015.

Genomic analyses of human cancers are leading to the identification of the genetic determinants of targeted therapies. Treatment decisions selecting therapies for cancer patients are no longer solely based on histopathological analyses of tumours. In fact, molecular tests are rapidly being incorporated into routine clinical practice. The role of pathologists in the implementation of molecular tests in diagnostic practice and the ability of pathology laboratories to perform these tests in an optimal manner are crucial for the successful translation of scientific advancements into useful biomarkers.

In addition, a multidisciplinary approach for the delivery of optimal molecular characterisation of cancers is essential for the realisation of the promises of precision medicine.