Annual Meeting Committee

Annual Meeting Committee

About the Annual Meeting Committee

The ABRF Annual Meeting Committee is responsible for developing and organizing the scientific and educational program for the Annual ABRF Meeting. Drawing on the expertise of core facility professionals, academic scientists, and industry partners, the Committee curates an international program that highlights cutting-edge scientific advances and their application within shared resource and core facility environments.

In shaping the meeting’s content, the Annual Meeting Committee identifies emerging trends, selects compelling speakers, and designs sessions that deliver timely, practical insights for attendees across diverse technology and service platforms. The Committee also oversees the planning of hands-on workshops, discussion forums, and professional development offerings that support the growth and effectiveness of the global core facilities community.

Through its work, the ABRF Annual Meeting Committee ensures that the Annual Meeting provides robust opportunities for scientific exchange, skill building, and networking—connecting participants with academic colleagues, corporate partners, and technology innovators to foster collaboration, innovation, and excellence in shared research resources.

Current Committee Membership

Deborah Hollingshead (Co-Chair), University of Pittsburgh
Karen Martin (Co-Chair), West Virginia University

Samantha Adkins, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Roxann Ashworth, Johns Hopkins University
Christine Brantner, University of Maryland Baltimore Schools of Medicine and Dentistry
Kathleen Brundage, West Virginia University
Timothy Bushnell, University of Rochester Medical Center
Claudia Cosentino, Columbia University
Matt DeVries
Joe Dragavon, University of Colorado Boulder
Barbara Fransway, University of Arizona
Justine Karungi Kigenyi
Jennifer Koblinski, Virginia Commonwealth University
Meghan Kraft, University of North Carolina
Shannon Kramer, Texas A&M University Core Facilities
Polly Mattila, University of Pittsburgh
Jennifer Page, Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Anoja Perera, Stowers Institute for Medical Research
Dhivyaa Rajasundaram, University of Pittsburgh
Kaye Thomas, University of Rochester Medical Center