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SUMMARY:WACD 2026
DESCRIPTION:WACD 2026 \nSeptember 29-30\, 2026\nUC Berkeley’s David Brower Center\nBerkeley\, CA \nClick Here for more info
URL:https://abrf.org/event/wacd-2026/
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SUMMARY:Single Cell Sequencing: From Intake to Analysis
DESCRIPTION:The ABRF Corporate Relations Committee invites you to join us for an exciting new benefit for ABRF Members. Parse Biosciences\, a division of ABRF Signature Partner\, QIAGEN\, will be presenting a webinar\, tailored specifically to our Single Cell end users. This webinar will help answer sample prep questions and prepare your end users to bring high-quality samples to your core. \nSingle Cell Sequencing: From Intake to Analysis: A Practical Guide for Core Facilities and the Researchers They Serve\nThursday\, October 1\, 2026\n12:00 – 1:00 pm ET\nRegister Here:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kmtlm59jSXmCsEX8O1IlQA \nSingle cell sequencing keeps showing up on core facility intake forms\, and many cores are still refining how they support it\, while the researchers requesting it aren’t always sure what to expect going in. This webinar walks through a single cell project start to finish: what questions single cell answers that bulk RNA-seq can’t\, a vendor-neutral look at today’s platforms\, experimental design pitfalls that affect data quality\, QC checkpoints worth building into an SOP\, and an analysis walkthrough from FASTQ to figures. Whether you’re running the project or requesting it\, we’ll return to one question throughout: what should happen at each stage to get a project right the first time? \nPresenter: Brian Davis\nSenior Field Application Scientist\, Parse Biosciences’ \n \nPresenter Biography \n\nBrian received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Neuroscience from John Carroll University\, following which he served as an advanced Research Technician for the University of Southern California for almost 12 years.\nBrian then pursued a role in the Cedars-Sinai Genomic Core\, where he eventually served as Manager of the core.\nBrian now guides customers through their single cell RNA sequencing experiments as a senior field application scientist at Parse Biosciences.\nIn his free time\, you can probably spot Brian at the movies. He is an avid film lover and recent producer of our in-house customer training videos.
URL:https://abrf.org/event/single-cell-sequencing-from-intake-to-analysis/
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SUMMARY:ABRF Lab Operations Management Software Discussions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the monthly ABRF Lab Operations Management Software Discussion\, a recurring forum held on the first Tuesday of each month\, bringing together lab operations professionals to explore software tools and best practices. \nFollowing a brief recap of these updates\, the session will open up for Q&A and discussion\, giving attendees the opportunity to share feedback\, ask questions\, and connect with peers. \nTopic: Home Grown System \nThis presentation will provide an overview of the custom operations software used at the Nanoscale Research Facility (NRF) at the University of Florida\, highlighting how it manages more than 100 instruments\, coordinates staff and resource allocation\, processes user invoicing\, and generates operational reports. Attendees will learn about the Tool Use Monitoring Interface (TUMI)\, which integrates user access and operational data to support financial compliance\, project management\, transaction auditing\, and administrative workflows. The session will also explore the NRF’s integration of artificial intelligence into facility operations\, including the development of an AI Assistant and other AI-driven tools designed to improve efficiency. \nOctober 6\, 2026\n4:00 pm\nRegister at this link. \nPresenter:\nLuisa (Amelia) Dempere\nCore Director\nUniversity of Florida \nDon’t miss this chance to stay informed and engaged with the latest in lab operations software.
URL:https://abrf.org/event/abrf-lab-operations-management-software-discussions-2-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T080000
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SUMMARY:SC3 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SC3 Annual Meeting\nOctober 8-9\, 2026 \nThe mission of this chapter is to provide networking opportunities\, professional development\, and access to new technologies to shared research resource staff of all levels including directors\, research scientists\, technicians\, and beyond. Core Facility life is so niche that there is great benefit to having a place for core facility staff to be able to network and learn more about the opportunities available.
URL:https://abrf.org/event/sc3-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T080000
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SUMMARY:NERLSCD 2026
DESCRIPTION:NERLSCD 2026 – Worcester \nJoin us October 14th-16th\, 2026 on the beautiful campus of Worcester Polytechnic Institute\, located in the heart of the Commonwealth\, for two days of science\, networking and learning. \nClick here for more info
URL:https://abrf.org/event/nerlscd-2026/
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SUMMARY:2026 MWACD Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2026 MWACD Annual Meeting\nOctober 19-20\, 206\nUniversity of Notre Dame\nSouth Bend\, IN \nStay tuned for more details.
URL:https://abrf.org/event/2026-mwacd-annual-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Peer Mentoring Conversations
DESCRIPTION: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: \nThird Tuesdays of the Month\n2:00 – 3:00 pm ET\nRegister here. \nJoin us at our upcoming events:\nOctober 20\, 2026 2:00 PM\nNovember 17\, 2026 2:00 PM\nDecember 15\, 2026 2:00 PM \nHeld monthly\, these peer-to-peer mentoring discussions will be an opportunity to learn from one another and to identify new ideas or approaches to situations you may face within your roles. \nIf you prefer a more structured relationship\, either as a mentee or as a mentor\, we also have 1:1 Mentor-Mentee pairing options. More information about this is available here\, and everyone is welcome to participate. \nSimilar to an informal mentoring program\, these small-group conversations are an opportunity to leverage the diverse experiences and abilities within the ABRF Community.
URL:https://abrf.org/event/monthlypeermentoring/
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SUMMARY:ABRF Lab Operations Management Software Discussions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the monthly ABRF Lab Operations Management Software Discussion\, a recurring forum held on the first Tuesday of each month\, bringing together lab operations professionals to explore software tools and best practices. \nFollowing a brief recap of these updates\, the session will open up for Q&A and discussion\, giving attendees the opportunity to share feedback\, ask questions\, and connect with peers. \nTopic: Stratocore \nWhat is an API and how can it support your core facility? This session will introduce the fundamentals of APIs and share real-world examples of how Stratocore’s API is being used to connect systems\, develop customized integrations and extend the capabilities of Stratocore PPMS beyond the standard user/administrator interface. Attendees will leave with practical ideas for using APIs to address local needs and increase the value Core Management Softwares may bring to their core facilities. \nNovember 3\, 2026\n4:00 pm\nRegister at this link. \nPresenter:\nJoe Dragavon\nDirector\, Advanced Light Microscopy Core\nUniversity of Colorado\, Boulder \nDon’t miss this chance to stay informed and engaged with the latest in lab operations software.
URL:https://abrf.org/event/abrf-lab-operations-management-software-discussions-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T120000
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SUMMARY:DEIB Virtual Education and Training Series: SafeZone Training
DESCRIPTION:ABRF is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of our community. Achieving this requires continual learning and growth—together. \nJoin the ABRF DEIB Council on the November 9\, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET for a virtual series focused on equity\, inclusion\, and belonging. Each session will feature discussions\, practical strategies\, and opportunities to engage meaningfully with peers. \nUpcoming Sessions: \nSafe Zone Training: An LGBTQ+ Awareness and Ally Training\nRegister here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/F9MtdWSWTqmvsczn7GKFag \nThis interactive workshop offers a respectful\, welcoming space for members of the ABRF community to explore topics related to sexuality\, gender\, and the diverse experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals. Centered on awareness\, education\, and open dialogue — free from judgment or expectation — this session invites all participants\, regardless of their identity\, to ask questions\, challenge assumptions\, and deepen their understanding in a supportive environment where all are welcome. \nAll are welcome—come ready to listen\, learn\, and grow.
URL:https://abrf.org/event/18133/
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