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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: From Customization to Sustainability: A Genomics Core’s Journey to the Right LIMS. \nChoosing a LIMS is one of the most important decisions a core facility can make. Jessica Podnar at the University of Texas\, shares the GSAF’s journey from an outdated\, difficult-to-maintain system to a highly customized LIMS designed around the needs of a modern genomics core. Learn how GSAF evaluated vendors\, defined critical requirements\, and built a platform that streamlines project tracking\, customer communication\, billing\, and operational reporting while remaining flexible enough to evolve alongside emerging genomic technologies. \nAugust 4\, 2026\n4:00 pm\nRegister at this link. \nPresenter:\nJessica Podnar\nFacility Director\nUniversity of Texas\, GSAF \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/
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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:\nAugust 18\, 2026 2:00 PM\nSeptember 15\, 2026 2:00 PM\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:MAD SSCi Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:2026: MAD SSCi is returning to New Brunswick\, New Jersey! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Mid-Atlantic Directors and Staff of Scientific Cores (MAD SSCi) meeting has been developed as a forum for core directors\, staff\, core administrators\, and vendors to network\, discuss technical advances and operational challenges encountered in successful biomedical core facilities.  Each year\, more than 150 people representing all technologies come together at this meeting to share ideas and learn from each other. \nAugust 26-28\, 2026\nLearn More
URL:https://abrf.org/event/mad-ssci-annual-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T160000
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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: Data stories: using operational data to highlight the impact of core facilities \nMost cores use automated systems to track usage and bill customers. These systems capture a great deal of data about users and how they use the core facilities. In addition to standard usage metrics\, operational data can be used to show the contribution of cores to supporting research and education across the institution. At the Bindley Bioscience Center\, we are using iLab data to tell stories\, highlighting the role of our staff scientists\, the collaborative nature of our work\, and illustrating the broader impact of our core facilities on the research enterprise. \nSeptember 1\, 2026\n4:00 pm\nRegister at this link. \nPresenter:\nNatasha Nikolaidis\nAssociate Director of Operations\nPurdue University \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-2-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T120000
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SUMMARY:DEIB Virtual Education and Training Series: Bystander Intervention
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 September 14\, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET for a virtual session focused on bystander intervention. \nCreating inclusive\, respectful\, and safe professional environments is a shared responsibility. This interactive virtual session introduces the 5 D’s\, a practical framework that helps individuals recognize harmful or inappropriate behavior and respond with confidence. Participants will learn actionable strategies for intervening safely and effectively in a variety of settings\, including meetings\, virtual spaces\, conferences\, and everyday professional interactions. Through discussion\, real-world examples\, and guided practice\, the session explores the five Ds (direct\, distract\, delegate\, delay\, and document) and how to select an approach that aligns with both the situation and personal comfort level. By the end of the session\, participants will leave with practical tools\, shared language\, and increased confidence to move from awareness to action and support more inclusive and respectful workplaces. \nRegister here \nAll are welcome—come ready to listen\, learn\, and grow.
URL:https://abrf.org/event/deib-virtual-education-and-training-series-final-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T080000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T160000
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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: Stratacore \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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