IDEXX | October VetSpecialist Exchange Webinar – What Makes an Mast Cell Tumor Aggressive? Evolution of Risk Assessment from Microscope to Molecule

Subject: What Makes an Mast Cell Tumor Aggressive? Evolution of Risk Assessment from Microscope to Molecule
Speakers: Dr. Rebecca George
Organizer: Idexx
LINK: REGISTER HERE

NOTE: EVENT WAS POSTPONED FROM 14TH OCTOBER TO 28TH OCTOBER.

Mast cell tumor behavior spans a huge range — some resolve with surgery alone, others metastasize aggressively. This session traces how risk assessment has evolved, from traditional grading to today’s molecular tools.

We’ll cover:
Proliferation indices, KIT expression, and c-kit mutational analysis
Lymph node evaluation in staging
Tumor microenvironment, heterogeneity, and genomic profiling
Liquid biopsy-based biomarker testing

You’ll leave with a practical framework for integrating these tools into prognosis and treatment planning — and explaining risks to clients.

Meet your presenter:

Dr. Rebecca George, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
Veterinary Oncologist and Medical Affairs Specialist in Oncology, IDEXX

A graduate of Auburn University, where she also completed her Master’s and oncology residency, her clinical and research interests include osteosarcoma, leukemia, lymphoma, and immunotherapy. She’s focused on translating emerging cancer science into practical tools for veterinary teams.

Can’t make the live webinar?
Don’t worry. All sessions are recorded and available several weeks after the live event on the VetSpecialist Exchange landing page
on the IDEXX Learning Center.

Disclaimer: This information is exclusively intended for registered veterinary and para-veterinary professionals.