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ABRF promotes education and career advancement for Core facilities professionals
The Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF) is a unique membership association with more than 3,000 members, working within or in the support of resource and research biotechnology laboratories. Our members represent more than 400 laboratories and administrative offices in government, academia, research, industry and commercial settings.
The Journal of Biomolecular Techniques
The official journal of the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities
The Journal of Biomolecular Techniques is a peer-reviewed journal with four regular issues and one supplemental meeting issue per year that is published by the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities. The Journal was established to promote the central role biotechnology plays in contemporary research activities, to disseminate information among biomolecular resource facilities, and to communicate the biotechnology research conducted by the Association’s Research Groups and members, as well as other investigators.
ABRF News
- ABRF Welcomes New Executive Board Members, Sara Bowen and Molly Zeller - Read More
- ABRF and CTLS invite nominations for the inaugural Spencer Shorte Legacy Award - submit yours by January 19
- ABRF26 Registration is now OPEN! Click here to register! Check out the membership bundle option in the registration if you would like to renew your membership when you register.
- Responding to the Changing Landscape for Federal Research Funding - Working Set of Resources - add yours
- The Value of Shared Research Resources Infographics - customize for your use
- Additional resources on the Value and Impact of Shared Research Resources
- Summary of ABRF Strategy 2025-2028
ABRF Annual Meeting Updates
- Register NOW: ABRF 2026 held March 28-31, in Pittsburgh, PA (Saturday-Tuesday)
- ABRF26 Poster Submission Deadline Extended to January 30th! Learn more or submit your poster now!
- ABRF 2025: Session Recording & Resource Page
- ABRF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award presented to Dr. George Langford
- Nanopore sequencing creator David Deamer Received ABRF Award for Outstanding Contributions to Biomolecular Technologies
Click here for the written and video interview.
The Value of ABRF Membership
Join today to be a part of the growing ABRF Community.
ABRF Member Spotlight - Emma McLaughlin, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Catalyzing excellence in shared research resources to advance collaborative science worldwide
ABRF promotes education and career advancement for scientists, core administrators, and staff through conferences, a quarterly journal, publication of research group studies and conference scholarships. The society also sponsors multi-center research studies designed to help members incorporate new biotechnologies into their laboratories.
ABRF 35th Anniversary Video - Celebrating the Core Community
Why you should become a member...
Education
The latest scientific and technology advances.
Benchmarking
Understand how other core facilities operate.
Problem Solving
Connect with peers to ask questions.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Add experience to advance your career.
Networking
Find your peers in the core facilities community.
Be part of the community
ABRF is a global network, with over 3,000 members throughout the US and around the world. ABRF Members can access more details on their colleagues by logging in to the Members’ section of the website.
Stay engaged with upcoming Events
DEIB Virtual Education and Training Series: Bystander Intervention
ABRF is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of our community. Achieving this requires continual learning and growth—together. Join the ABRF DEIB Council on January 26, 2026…
Learn More Register NowLab Management Software Discussions
Lab Management Software Discussions February 3, 2026 4:00 pm ET Dec 2nd: Comparing NU Core/iLab/Stratocore – UNC case study UNC will present their recent comparative analysis on the overall cost…
Learn More Register NowMonthly Peer Mentoring Conversations
Join your ABRF colleagues to discuss shared questions, common challenges, or issues that you’re facing in your career or professional journey. The monthly ABRF Peer Mentoring conversations are scheduled for:…
Learn More Register NowABRF Strategy Update – New Resources, New Opportunities, More Value for You
ABRF Strategy Update – New Resources, New Opportunities, More Value for You Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET Zoom Link Meeting ID: 879 8521 0600 Passcode: 491618
Learn MoreMonthly Peer Mentoring Conversations
Join your ABRF colleagues to discuss shared questions, common challenges, or issues that you’re facing in your career or professional journey. The monthly ABRF Peer Mentoring conversations are scheduled for:…
Learn More Register NowABRF 2026 Annual Meeting
Join us in Pittsburgh, PA, March 28–31, 2026, for the ABRF Annual Meeting, taking place on a special Saturday–Tuesday schedule at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. With the theme, Innovating at the Intersection of Science,…
Learn More Register NowMonthly Peer Mentoring Conversations
Join your ABRF colleagues to discuss shared questions, common challenges, or issues that you’re facing in your career or professional journey. The monthly ABRF Peer Mentoring conversations are scheduled for:…
Learn More Register NowMonthly Peer Mentoring Conversations
Join your ABRF colleagues to discuss shared questions, common challenges, or issues that you’re facing in your career or professional journey. The monthly ABRF Peer Mentoring conversations are scheduled for:…
Learn More Register NowMonthly Peer Mentoring Conversations
Join your ABRF colleagues to discuss shared questions, common challenges, or issues that you’re facing in your career or professional journey. The monthly ABRF Peer Mentoring conversations are scheduled for:…
Learn More Register NowMonthly Peer Mentoring Conversations
Join your ABRF colleagues to discuss shared questions, common challenges, or issues that you’re facing in your career or professional journey. The monthly ABRF Peer Mentoring conversations are scheduled for:…
Learn More Register NowABRF YouTube Channel
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