Dear ABRF Colleagues,
On behalf of the South Central Core Collective (SC3), we invite you to join us for the 2026 SC3 Annual Regional Meeting, taking place at the University of Oklahoma Health Campus in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. SC3 serves the ABRF community across Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado, providing opportunities for shared resource professionals, researchers, administrators, trainees, and industry partners to connect, learn, and collaborate.
The meeting will feature:
- Scientific presentations
- Flash talks
- Vendor exhibits
- Technology demonstrations
- Professional development sessions
- Networking opportunities
Pre-Meeting Workshops - October 8, 2026
We are also excited to offer two hands-on pre-meeting workshops designed to provide practical skills that participants can immediately apply in their facilities and research programs:
R for Core Facilities: Data-Driven Decisions for Core Operations
- Learn practical approaches to analyzing operational metrics, instrument utilization, and financial trends using R.
Flow Cytometry CSI: Solving the Mystery Behind Bad Data
- Strengthen your troubleshooting skills through interactive case studies focused on data quality assessment and flow cytometry best practices.
Both workshops include a certificate of completion.
Travel & Accommodations
The conference will be held at Nicholson Tower, 1000 NE 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73104. Shuttle service will be available between the conference venue and the Renaissance hotel, and on-site parking is available.
Discounted hotel blocks are available, including:
- Renaissance Oklahoma City Downtown Bricktown Hotel ($189/night + tax)
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oklahoma City Downtown Bricktown ($129/night + tax; book by September 7, 2026, for the group rate)
For the complete agenda, registration information, and hotel details, please visit:
Conference Agenda: https://sc3.abrf.org/agenda/
Hotel & Travel Information: https://sc3.abrf.org/hotel-travel/
We welcome all ABRF members and colleagues with interests in shared resource management, technology, and research support. We hope you'll join us in Oklahoma City for an engaging meeting filled with learning, collaboration, and networking.
Best regards,
The SC3 Regional Planning Committee
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Shannon Kramer
Senior Laboratory Coordinator
Texas A&M University Core Facilities
Dallas TX
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