Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center The Pathology of Neoplastic Diseases 2026

This four-and-a-half–day course provides an up-to-date review of the pathology of selected subspecialty areas of neoplastic disease, including genitourinary (GU), gastrointestinal (GI), and thoracic pathology. Lectures will incorporate the appropriate use of advanced diagnostic techniques — such as immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology — including the evaluation of therapeutic biomarkers.
Course Date: Monday, April 27, 2026, – Friday, May 1, 2026
Learning Objectives

Label current classifications and diagnostic criteria for tumors and tumor-like lesions
Highlight the appropriate use of ancillary diagnostic techniques
Discuss differential diagnoses and understand the practical, problem- oriented approach
Identify clinical pathological features of the various tumor entities

Target Audience

This course is designed for practicing pathologists in academic and private practice settings, as well as pathology residents and fellows interested in expanding their knowledge of neoplastic diseases.

Topics

A Brief History of Genitourinary Pathology at MSK and a Sneak Peek into the Future

Anal Tumors (Squamous and Adeno-)- The AJCC 9 Staging System and Selected Diagnostic Issues

Appendiceal Tumors – Behind and Beyond Mucin Pools

Artificial Intelligence in Genitourinary Pathology- Implementation and Challenges Ahead

Atypical Intraductal Proliferations of the Prostate Gland- 2026 Update

Biomarkers for GI Tumors

Challenges in Frozen Section Diagnosis of Lung Cancer

Challenging Cases in Genitourinary Pathology Through the Eyes of Our GU Pathology Fellows – 01

Challenging Cases in Genitourinary Pathology Through the Eyes of Our GU Pathology Fellows – 02

Cystic and Intraductal Neoplasms of the Pancreatobiliary System

Cytology of Cystic Pancreatic Neoplasms

Diagnosis of Lung Cancer in Small Biopsies and Cytology

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications of Molecular Testing in Genitourinary Neoplasms

Diagnostic Pitfalls and Mimickers Among Renal Cell Carcinomas with Clear Cytoplasm

Diagnostic Strategies for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma

Established and Emerging Predictive Biomarkers in Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

Evolution of the WHO Classification of Lung Cancer

Grading and Quantifying Prostate Cancer on Needle Core Biopsy- An Approach to Common Reporting Challenges

Hepatocellular Tumors

Interesting Cases in the Differential Diagnosis of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

Mediastinal Tumors

Mesenchymal tumors of the GI System

Molecular Pathology of Lung Cancer

Molecular Solutions to Challenges in Thoracic Pathology

Neuroblastoma — The Basics of Pathological Reporting and Clinical Implications

Overlooked Issues in Neuroendocrine Neoplasms of the GI Tract

Pathologic Reporting of Advanced Prostate Cancer with Molecular and Clinical Implications

Pathological Staging of CRC- Existing Challenges and Emerging Changes

Pleural Tumors

Practical and Challenging Topics of the Upper GI Tract Neoplasms

Prognostic and Predictive Biomarkers in Urothelial Cancers- A Morphologic and Molecular Update

Q&A Session – 01

Q&A Session

Questions & Discussions

Recognizing Hereditary Renal Syndromes in Pathology Practice- What Is New

Risk Stratification in Non–Muscle Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma

Solid Tumors of the Pancreas

Spectrum of HPV-Independent and HPV-Associated Penile Cancer- Diagnosis and Clinical Implications

The Most Interesting Case of My MSKCC Thoracic Pathology Fellowship – 01

The Most Interesting Case of My MSKCC Thoracic Pathology Fellowship

The New IASLC Classification of Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Lung

Thoracic Unknowns- Selected Pitfalls and Differentials

Unusual Tumors of the Lung

Updates in Diagnostic Pathology of the Adult Adrenal Gland