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ABRF promotes education and career advancement for Core facilities professionals

The Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF) is a unique membership association with more than 3,000 members, working within or in the support of resource and research biotechnology laboratories. Our members represent more than 400 laboratories and administrative offices in government, academia, research, industry and commercial settings.

The Journal of Biomolecular Techniques

The official journal of the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities

The Journal of Biomolecular Techniques is a peer-reviewed journal with four regular issues and one supplemental meeting issue per year that is published by the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities. The Journal was established to promote the central role biotechnology plays in contemporary research activities, to disseminate information among biomolecular resource facilities, and to communicate the biotechnology research conducted by the Association’s Research Groups and members, as well as other investigators.

ABRF Mission

Catalyzing excellence in shared research resources to advance collaborative science worldwide

ABRF promotes education and career advancement for scientists, core administrators, and staff through conferences, a quarterly journal, publication of research group studies and conference scholarships. The society also sponsors multi-center research studies designed to help members incorporate new biotechnologies into their laboratories.

ABRF 35th Anniversary Video - Celebrating the Core Community

Why you should become a member...

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Education

The latest scientific and technology advances.

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Benchmarking

Understand how other core facilities operate.

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Problem Solving

Connect with peers to ask questions.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Add experience to advance your career.

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Networking

Find your peers in the core facilities community.

Be part of the community

ABRF is a global network, with over 3,000 members throughout the US and around the world. ABRF Members can access more details on their colleagues by logging in to the Members’ section of the website.

Stay engaged with upcoming Events

ABRF Bioimaging Community Monthly Discussions

14 Apr 2026

Are you passionate about bioimaging, microscopy, or image analysis? Want to connect with fellow researchers, facility leaders, and imaging experts? 🔍 The ABRF Bioimaging Community invites you to our upcoming interactive…

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Monthly Peer Mentoring Conversations

21 Apr 2026

Join your ABRF colleagues to discuss shared questions, common challenges, or issues that you’re facing in your career or professional journey. The monthly ABRF Peer Mentoring conversations are scheduled for:…

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Lab Management Software Discussions

05 May 2026

Lab Management Software Discussions May 5, 2026 June 2, 2026 4:00 pm ET Register at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/60QplE4bRT28ZWBPj23rgQ 

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Monthly Peer Mentoring Conversations

20 May 2026

Join your ABRF colleagues to discuss shared questions, common challenges, or issues that you’re facing in your career or professional journey. The monthly ABRF Peer Mentoring conversations are scheduled for:…

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Monthly Peer Mentoring Conversations

16 Jun 2026

Join your ABRF colleagues to discuss shared questions, common challenges, or issues that you’re facing in your career or professional journey. The monthly ABRF Peer Mentoring conversations are scheduled for:…

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Monthly Peer Mentoring Conversations

21 Jul 2026

Join your ABRF colleagues to discuss shared questions, common challenges, or issues that you’re facing in your career or professional journey. The monthly ABRF Peer Mentoring conversations are scheduled for:…

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