Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities - ABRF 2027
Event Date
April 4–7, 2027
Location
Dallas, TX
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF) Annual Meeting is the flagship conference for professionals who run and support scientific core and shared research resource facilities. The ABRF Annual Meeting is an international program that provides timely updates on cutting-edge science and its execution in a shared resource/core facility setting, and it also offers informative and practical workshops as well as ample networking opportunities with academics, corporate, and technology partner colleagues.
The meeting is presented by ABRF, which describes itself as a membership community advancing shared research resources. The Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF) is a unique membership association with more than 4,000 members, working within or in the support of resource and research biotechnology laboratories, and its members represent more than 400 laboratories and administrative offices in government, academia, research, industry and commercial settings.
Attendees include core facility directors, research scientists, technicians, core administrators, and technology and corporate partners across disciplines such as genomics, proteomics, flow cytometry, light microscopy, and spatial transcriptomics. It is worth attending for the combination of technical education, benchmarking with peers, professional development, and access to an exhibit hall of instrument and technology vendors.
Show Highlights
- Scientific sessions and keynotes spanning core technologies including genomics, proteomics and mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, light microscopy, immunohistochemistry, and spatial transcriptomics.
- Hands-on and practical workshops for core facility staff at all career levels.
- An exhibit hall featuring instrument, reagent, and technology vendors, plus corporate satellite sessions.
- Extensive networking events, receptions, and career-development and mentoring opportunities.
- ABRF Research Group studies and award presentations recognizing contributions to shared research resources.
The 2027 meeting continues ABRF's tradition of pairing cutting-edge science with the operational know-how of running a shared resource facility.
Registration
Registration for ABRF 2027 is handled through the official ABRF Annual Meeting event site. As of this writing, ABRF has published a "Save the Date" for the Dallas meeting, with full registration, pass types, and deadlines expected to open closer to the event. Prospective attendees should monitor the official ABRF Annual Meeting page and abrf.org for registration announcements, and ABRF members typically receive discounted rates.
History
The ABRF Annual Meeting is the long-running yearly conference of the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities. Recent host cities have included ABRF 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA; ABRF 2025 in Las Vegas, NV; ABRF 2024 in Minneapolis, MN; ABRF 2023 in Boston, MA; and ABRF 2022 in Palm Springs, California. Earlier editions were held in San Antonio, Texas (2019); Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (2018); San Diego, California (2017); and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (2016), among many others dating back years. The 2027 meeting brings the conference to Dallas, Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the ABRF 2027 Annual Meeting?
ABRF 2027 will be held April 4-7, 2027 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel in Dallas, Texas.
Who should attend the ABRF Annual Meeting?
It is designed for core and shared research facility professionals, including facility directors, research scientists, technicians, and core administrators, along with corporate and technology partners. ABRF is a membership association with more than 4,000 members supporting resource and research biotechnology laboratories.
What happens at the ABRF Annual Meeting?
The meeting is an international program that provides timely updates on cutting-edge science and its execution in a shared resource/core facility setting. It also offers practical workshops and ample networking opportunities with academics, corporate, and technology partner colleagues.
How do I register for ABRF 2027?
Registration is handled through the official ABRF Annual Meeting event site. ABRF has posted a Save the Date for Dallas, with full registration details, pass types, and deadlines expected to be announced closer to the event on abrf.org.
What are the best ways to get to the venue?
The Sheraton Dallas Hotel is in downtown Dallas, served by Dallas Love Field (DAL) just a few miles away and DFW International Airport about a 35-minute drive from downtown. The DART light rail stops steps from the hotel, and rideshare and taxis are available at both airports.
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