Conference Program
ABRF 2010's theme is “Translating Basic Research with Advances in Biomolecular Technology”. This year’s annual meeting of the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF) will offer an exciting mix of cutting-edge science, novel technological developments, practical information on biomolecular analysis and facility operation, along with ample opportunities for networking with industry colleagues. Among these opportunities are scientific poster session receptions and evening social activities that strengthen and build ties in the ABRF network. As always, there will also be an outstanding array of commercial exhibits representing all the cutting edge technologies and reagents critical for the operation of core facilities. This is particularly relevant in light of the government’s Stimulus Package (ARRA) awards supporting biomedical research instrumentation.
The distinguishing difference of ABRF 2010 is that the program has been developed by the membership and the Research Groups of the association, and most of the sessions are being organized by members. We believe this will ensure that attendees will leave the meeting having gained a wealth of practical knowledge that they can take back for the benefit of their institutions as well as their own careers.
The three plenary lectures will focus on the translational aspects of biomolecular research facilities. Specifically, they will address the role of cores in the clinical and translational research, proteomics in translational research and genomics in translational research. The scientific sessions cover a broad spectrum of research areas of interest for research facilities. Topics include proteomics, genomics, micro RNA, metabolomics, metagenomics, and interactomics. Additional sessions will provide practical information for research facilities, including proteomic and genomic pipelines, data analysis/informatics, light microscopy, publication standards for proteomic and next-gen sequencing data and protein expression. Another exciting feature are sessions discussing models for the organization and operation of research facilities with a look forward on future research cores.
New to the meeting this year is an Experts’ Table for Proteomics, Next-Gen Sequencing, and Core Models and Management. The Experts' Table will provide a format for answering questions associated with the science, technology and operation of research facilities in these areas. Finally, the meeting will close with presentations of disruptive technologies that will impact the future of science and research facilities.
All of these sessions will be conducted in the traditional environment of networking and social interactions for which the ABRF and its members are well known.
We hope you will join us for another exciting year!