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April 11, 2025

·    President's Message

·    ABRF Strategy – 2025-2028

·    ABRF 2025 Annual Meeting – A Celebration of Shared Research Resources

·    DEIB Virtual Education and Training Series

·    Chapters' Corner – Plan Now to Attend SEASR or MAD SSCi

Hello ABRF!

The ABRF community has shaped my career and continues to inspire me every day. I am honored to step into the role of ABRF President and give back to this incredible organization. ABRF has been an invaluable resource in my professional journey-from my first annual meeting as a research technician in a shared research resource to now attending as a director of multiple shared research resources. I've learned a lot from this community and hope that others can discover its value as well.

Why Get Involved?

Building a network of professional colleagues outside your own institution may seem challenging, but it offers tremendous benefits to you and your shared research resource. And there are so many ways to engage with ABRF! Here are just a few opportunities to contribute and connect:

·    Regional chapter meetings are in the works and need speakers.

·    We're always looking for ideas and hosts for online sessions.

·    Research groups and committees welcome new members regularly.

·    The next annual meeting will need session organizers and speakers, too.

Even in your own institution or within other professional associations, you can make an impact by sharing the highlights and insights from the recent ABRF meeting. From the performance of shared resources to discoveries in spatial genomics, imaging cytometry, AI and imaging, inclusive scientific workplaces, the ongoing war for core talent, and even signs of life on Mars, there's something for everyone to learn and share.

A Vision for the Future

ABRF is a home for all shared research resources and personnel-a place where expertise, collaboration, professional growth, and standards of excellence intersect. This year, we're launching our new strategic plan to preserve and enhance the long-term success of our association and its members. Together, we'll work towards ambitious goals to keep this community thriving.

As we settle back into our routines after the meeting, let's keep the momentum going. Stay connected with your new contacts, explore ways to get involved, and strengthen our ABRF community all year long.

Let's make it happen-together!

Kym Delventhal

President 

The ABRF Executive Board is pleased to share the updated ABRF Strategy for 2025-2028 which outlines four areas of focus for ABRF over the next three years:

·    Communicate the Value and Impact of SRRs

·    Build a Vibrant, Collaborative Community

·    Advance Professional Development for SRR Personnel

·    Establish Standards of Excellence for SRRs

Operational Task Forces will guide the implementation of the strategies tied to each goal, with regular updates to the ABRF membership. We look forward to working together to create a bright future for ABRF.

Over 950 shared research resource professionals and partners came together for the 2025 ABRF Annual Meeting last month. Focused on theme, "What Happens in Cores, Doesn't Stay in Cores", the annual meeting featured a unique combination of scientific content, management and leadership programming, and valuable networking opportunities. Watch this space for future highlights on key meeting sessions. Presentations and recordings from the meeting will be posted shortly.  

ABRF is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of our community. Achieving this requires continual learning and growth-together.

Join the ABRF DEIB Council on the second Wednesday of each month 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.

Click each individual session to register.

Upcoming Sessions:

·    May 14 – Establishing Group Norms and Psychological Safety

·    June 11 – Safe Zone Training: An LGBTQ+ Awareness and Ally Training🕒 Note: This is a special 2-hour session

·    July 9 – Speaking Up & Practice Session: Workplace Accommodations

·    August 13 – Exploring Generational Differences

·    September 10 – Speaking Up & Practice Session: Bystander Practice

·    October 8 – Speaking Up & Practice Session: Topic TBD

All are welcome-come ready to listen, learn, and grow.

SEASR 12^th Annual Meeting – June 18-20

Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida

Learn more from speakers from these leading academic institutions:

·    Aurora Health

·    Austin Community College

·    Cincinnati Children's Hospital

·    Florida State University

·    Moffitt Cancer Center

·    St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

·    University of Florida, ICBR

·    University of Tennessee

·    Vanderbilt University

Complimentary registration is available for academic attendees.

MAD SSCi 2025 Annual Meeting

Cores: Creating Opportunities

September 15-17

Richmond, VA

Hosted by: Virginia Commonwealth University

Along with the popular ABRF Business Skills workshop, the 2025 MAD SSCi Annual Meeting will include updates on these timely topics:

·    Biosafety in Core Facilities

·    Career Roundtable

·    CRISPR 101

·    Hot Topics in Microscopy: Super-Resolution Microscopy

·    Mentoring MeetUp

·    Rigor & Reproducibility: How to be kind to your future self

·    Rigor & Reproducibility: How to Avoid Issues Before Publication

·    Single Cell 101

·    Spatial Transcriptomics II: Multi-Core Pipelines & Management

·    The Changing Landscape of Core Facilities

·    Unique Challenges in Staffing an Animal-Related Core

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