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
Barbara Fransway (Co-Chair), University of Arizona
Sean Vargas (Co-Chair), University of Texas at Austin
Samantha Adkins, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
John Ashton, University of Rochester
Roxann Ashworth, Johns Hopkins University
Timothy Bushnell, University of Rochester Medical Center
Jeff Campbell, UT Arlington
Sandra Cardona, UT San Antonio
Marcus Casperson, Mayo Clinic
Aarya Vaikakkara Chithran, Seattle Childrens Hospital
Susan Weintraub, UT San Antonio
Kylie Williams, University of Oklahoma