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SUMMARY:Core Director's Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a core director’s meeting and social event with a potluck snack/dessert! \n  \nWe hope you’ll join us to celebrate the end of 2025 and hear some important updates for core facilities from the OVCR Research Core Development team and the Office of Research Technologies. \nPlease bring a dessert or snack to share ahead of the event! Weather permitting\, we have reserved the outside patio at Bioinformatics for extra space. Ensure any food has a label including ingredients/potential allergens.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/core-directors-meeting-4/
LOCATION:BioInformatics Building Room 1131
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T160000
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SUMMARY:Core Social Event and Director's Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday December 3\, 2025 from 1:30 – 2:30 for a Social Hour and Potluck in the Bioinformatics Lobby and (weather pending) back patio. Come catch up with your fellow core directors\, meet new core staff\, and celebrate the end of 2025! \n  \nIf you choose to participate in the potluck\, please ensure any food has ingredient labels. Thank you! \n  \nStay from 2:30 to 4:00 pm for a Core Director’s Meeting in Bioinformatics 1131. \n  \nUnable to join us in person? Register for a zoom link for the meeting portion of this event: \n\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/zyvC0BheQHyCFanThbbJYw\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/core-social-event-and-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:BioInformatics Building Room 1131
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20251103T170324Z
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SUMMARY:Core Staff Recognition Awards Nominations Due
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Research Technologies is excited to announce the Core Facility Staff Recognition Program is open for nominations. These awards recognize the value and importance of the staff in our biomedical research core facilities.  This program will offer up to three awards acknowledging the efforts and contributions of SHRA and EHRA non-faculty staff members in the biomedical research cores at UNC.  One award may be given in each of three categories: \n\nTechnical Achievement\nCustomer Service\nPerformance Excellence\n\nSpecific criteria and examples for each of these awards can be found on the website. \n  \nAnyone can nominate a staff member for the award (no self-nominations\, though) so please forward the award announcement to other core facility stakeholders\, customers or other lab members who may wish to nominate a staff member! \nNominees and nominators can be from any of the Schools at UNC.  Nominations are open through November 30\, 2025 with winners announced in December. If you have any questions after reading the criteria on our website please contact the Office of Research Technologies at corefacilities@med.unc.edu \nEach winner will receive $1\,000 (pre-tax) and a feature on the Office of Research Technologies website. \n  \nWebsite link: https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/core-facilities-staff-recognition-program \n  \nWe look forward to your nominations!
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/core-staff-recognition-awards-nominations-due/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20251031T022417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T193152Z
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SUMMARY:UNC Spatial Biology and Single Cell Symposium
DESCRIPTION:University of North Carolina researchers are invited to join Bruker Spatial Biology and the Pathology Services Core for an exciting and engaging afternoon filled with scientific innovation. Throughout the summit various single-cell experts will share best practices\, real world experiences\, and their enthusiasm for what’s to come in single-cell research! We invite you to stay for the whole event or join us for the session that best fits your research questions.\n\nNew to single-cell research? Single-cell research is a cutting-edge field in spatial biology that focuses on studying individual cells rather than bulk populations. This approach allows scientists to uncover cellular diversity\, understand complex biological systems\, and identify rare cell types that would otherwise be masked in averaged data. Cells are a fundamental unit of life. A comprehensive understanding of how cells organize themselves in different layers of information to form tissues is not yet fully achieved. Further\, no matter how seemingly homogeneous a tissue might appear\, it contains a diverse population of cells\, all of which represent different manifestations of that tissue type.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\nTitle\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:30AM\n\n\n\n\nCheck In & Introduction\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:30 – 11:00AM\n\n\n\n\nBreaking the Spatial Whole Transcriptome Multiomic Ceiling with Unmatched Protein Discovery\n\n\n\n\nMartin Shelton\, PhD\, Associate Director\, Product Management\, Bruker Spatial Biology\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:30AM\n\n\n\n\nBiomarker Discovery and Validation Using CellScape Precise Spatial Proteomics\n\n\n\n\nJeff Stone\, Spatial Account Manager\, Bruker Spatial Biology & Gavin Gordon\, PhD\, VP of Market Development\, Bruker Spatial Biology\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30AM – 12:15PM\n\n\n\n\nGrab Lunch!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:15 – 12:45PM\n\n\n\n\nSpatial Immunoprofiling of Invasive Breast Cancers\n\n\n\n\nAlyssa J. Cozzo\, MD\, PhD\, University of North Carolina\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:45 – 1:15PM\n\n\n\n\nGlands in Space; Utilizing Spatial Technologies to Investigate Endometrial Cancer Signaling\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Gladden\, PhD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:15 – 1:30\n\n\n\n\nA survey of AAC Single Cell Services\n\n\n\n\nCarlton Anderson \n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 – 2:30\n\n\n\n\nRevolutionizing Immune Cell Therapy with Functional Single-Cell Analysis\n\n\n\n\nChad Walesky\, PhD\, Scientific Liaison & Edward Han\, PhD\, Director\, Product Management\, Bruker Cellular Analysis\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 – 2:50\n\n\n\n\nLevitation technology: a pathway towards preclinical targets and translational discoveries\n\n\n\n\nJason McKinney\, PhD\, Levitas Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/unc-spatial-biology-and-single-cell-symposium/
LOCATION:G-202 MBRB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T170000
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SUMMARY:Core Staff Recognition Awards Open for Nomination
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Research Technologies is excited to announce the Core Facility Staff Recognition Program is open for nominations. These awards recognize the value and importance of the staff in our biomedical research core facilities.  This program will offer up to three awards acknowledging the efforts and contributions of SHRA and EHRA non-faculty staff members in the biomedical research cores at UNC.  One award may be given in each of three categories: \n\nTechnical Achievement\nCustomer Service\nPerformance Excellence\n\nSpecific criteria and examples for each of these awards can be found on the website. \n  \nAnyone can nominate a staff member for the award (no self-nominations\, though) so please forward the award announcement to other core facility stakeholders\, customers or other lab members who may wish to nominate a staff member! \nNominees and nominators can be from any of the Schools at UNC.  Nominations are open through November 30\, 2025 with winners announced in December. If you have any questions after reading the criteria on our website please contact the Office of Research Technologies at corefacilities@med.unc.edu \nEach winner will receive $1\,000 (pre-tax) and a feature on the Office of Research Technologies website. \n  \nWebsite link: https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/core-facilities-staff-recognition-program \n  \nWe look forward to your nominations!
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/core-staff-recognition-awards-open-for-nomination/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T160000
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CREATED:20251016T043233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T043355Z
UID:10000557-1760965200-1760976000@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Core Facility Technology Talks
DESCRIPTION:From multi-omics technologies to cutting-edge tools for biomarker discovery such as Olink and clinical proteomics\, specimen collection\, data analysis\, and mixed-method evaluation\, UNC Chapel Hill core facilities have some new services and instrumentation ready to support your research. \nCore Facility Technology Talks\nMonday October 20\, 2025 | 1 – 4 PM \nVirtual and in person attendance available! \nVirtual Registration for Webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fw4h3C41TwWHdj4zt5jVzg#/registration \nIn-Person Location: Mary Ellen Jones 3112 \nJoin us for an engaging session where you can hear directly from the directors and staff of 12 core facilities: \n\nScreening Live Cancer Explants Core\nMicrobiome Core\nBiomarker Mass Spectrometry Core\nBioSpecimen Processing Facility\nHigh-Throughput Sequencing Facility\nAbacus Evaluation\nRespiratory TRACTS Core\nStructural Bioinformatics Core\nMetabolomics and Proteomics Core\nNeuroscience Microscopy Core\nPathology Services Core\nClinical Genome Analysis Core
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/core-facility-technology-talks/
LOCATION:Mary Ellen Jones 3112
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20250822T024344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T024344Z
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SUMMARY:Thermo Fisher Mass Spectrometry Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The UNC Michael Hooker Metabolomics and Proteomics Core is hosting the 2025 UNC Thermo Fisher Mass Spectrometry Symposium. \n  \nApplications for Lightning Talks are accepted through September 1st. \n  \nFor more information and to apply for a Lightning Talk please visit the event website.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/thermo-fisher-mass-spectrometry-symposium/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20251001T005241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T005241Z
UID:10000556-1759737600-1760029200@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Leica Laser Microdissection and Laser Microcapture Demo Workshop
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URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/leica-laser-microdissection-and-laser-microcapture-demo-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20250819T195105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T195158Z
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SUMMARY:UNC SOM Core Voucher Program Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:The voucher program is intended for UNC researchers with a primary or joint appointment to the UNC School of Medicine and their trainees to apply for up to $10\,000 in funding to be spent at one or more SOM core facilities which invoice for services. This is specifically intended for NEW method development or PILOT DATA for currently unfunded projects that ALSO meets one of the following criteria:\n\nEstablishes the applicant as a new customer of at least one core facility\nCreates a multi-core pipeline\nAllows a customer of a core facility to use a new technique or methodology within a core they have previously used in other capacities (this is at the discretion of the core director)\nApplicant has been impacted by a recent grant termination (last 6 months) or a programmatic change at the NIH or other federal agencies\, and is collecting pilot data to target new federal funding opportunities or new internal collaborations (see special note in Application Instructions)\n\nApplicants (who may be PIs or trainees)  will be required to meet with and have the written approval of the core directors for core facilities they intend to use at the time of submission and must plan to fully spend out their funds by June 30\, 2026. Carry-over of funds is not guaranteed\, and applicants should be aware that the technical feasibility to complete the study within the proposed timeframe will be an important factor in award decisions.\n\nCores which can be used are limited to those administered by the School of Medicine or who serve a majority-SOM customer base. To request an eligibility review of a non-SOM core\, please e-mail kara_clissold@med.unc.edu.\n\nPlease find the full RFA and list of eligible cores attached and all information\, including necessary documentation\, a submission form template to aid in organizing the application\, core director/applicant signature forms\, and submission instructions\, can be found on the ORT/CFAC Voucher Program‘s Website: https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/core–voucher–program/\n\nApplications for the Voucher Program are now open for submission and will be due September 22\, 2025 at 11:59 pm \n\nPlease direct any questions about this program to Kara Clissold in the SOM Office of Research Technologies at kara_clissold@med.unc.edu
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/unc-som-core-voucher-program-applications-due/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20250905T201714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T201824Z
UID:10000555-1757635200-1757721599@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:CFAC Fall RFA Submissions Due
DESCRIPTION:The Core Facilities Advocacy Committee (CFAC) Fall RFA funding mechanism applications are due today. Please refer to the website: https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/fall–rfa/\n\nAll applications must be submitted using our online forms\, which are linked on both the word documents and the website. To assist you in planning the submission\, word document submission templates are attached so that your answers may be easily copied and pasted into the online submission form.\n\nAdditionally\, all cores must have an active CFAC core survey on file.\n\nSubmissions are due September 12th at 11:59 PM. 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/cfac-fall-rfa-submissions-due-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20250822T020748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T020748Z
UID:10000553-1757408400-1757430000@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry Workshop hosted by UNC Chemistry Core Facilities
DESCRIPTION:The workshop’s goal is to raise awareness about the Bruker UltrafleXtreme MALDI-TOF MS available at the UNC Mass Spectrometry Core Lab for open instrument access and sample submissions. Additionally\, we plan to provide MALDI-TOF users with useful knowledge and skills to help them succeed in their analyses. \nThis workshop\, conducted in partnership with Bruker Daltonics and UNC Mass Spectrometry (MSCL) and Soft Matter (UNCSMCL) core labs\, centers on the practical utilization of MALDI-TOF MS for precise mass measurement of small to macromolecular analytes that include many soft materials. Tailored for both current and prospective MALDI-TOF MS users\, the event highlights optimization strategies and practical applications while promoting collaboration within the scientific community. \nAttendees can participate in this event either in person or virtually. Space is limited for in-person attendance\, so be sure to register now. For those attending the in-person presentations\, join us for a light lunch where you may engage in open conversation with Bruker representatives\, UNC core lab directors\, and other scientists. There will also be a limited in-person sample preparation and instrument operation demonstration after lunch for invited current and prospective UNC MALDI-TOF users. \n  \nVisit the event webpage for a full schedule and registration information. 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/maldi-tof-mass-spectrometry-workshop-hosted-by-unc-chemistry-core-facilities/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20250729T194112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T194112Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar: AI-Driven Approaches to Validate NAMs and Reduce Animal Dependency in Biomedical Research
DESCRIPTION:This session will go into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and computational modeling on biomedical science. Dr. Melissa Haendel\, a prominent figure in biomedical data science and translational informatics\, will discuss how AI-driven models are advancing human-relevant systems such as organoids\, iPSCs\, and digital twins. This webinar will emphasize the vital role of AI in validating NAMs and minimizing the necessity for traditional animal models. Registration is required to attend. \nRegister at: http://go.unc.edu/nam-zoom
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/seminar-ai-driven-approaches-to-validate-nams-and-reduce-animal-dependency-in-biomedical-research/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20250708T175452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T175452Z
UID:10000545-1754035200-1754067600@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Applications Due for UNC Research Week Core Technology Talks
DESCRIPTION: If you are are a core director or core staff scientist interested in presenting a talk during this opportunity to showcase new core technologies\, methods\, and services please complete the following application to present on or before August 1\, 2025:\n\nhttps://unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_es9Vev3tVm05NVs\n\nAs a reminder\, these talks should present original data collected in the core facility to highlight . This data may have been collected in collaboration with a UNC researcher\, who may also be a co-presenter.\n\nEligible topics are:\n– new instrumentation\, services\, technologies\, methodologies\,  etc. that have been onboarded into the core on or after July 1\, 2024\n– Technologies and instrumentation acquired or made possible through ANY state or federal instrumentation grant programs (no time restriction on date of award)\n\nApplication Due Date: August 1\, 2025\n\nApplications will be reviewed in early August and acceptances will be announced by August 15\, 2025.\n\nWe are still determining a date and time for the Technology Talks and may split them into multiple days  based on interest\n\nThank you! We look forward to hosting a great event to showcase our core facilities!
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/applications-due-for-unc-research-week-core-technology-talks/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20250708T165618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T165618Z
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SUMMARY:Spatial Biology Seminar hosted by the Pathology Services Core
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to an upcoming seminar hosted by the UNC Pathology Services Core (PSC)\, highlighting cutting-edge advancements in spatial transcriptomics and in situ gene expression profiling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nJoin us as we explore the powerful capabilities of 10x Genomics’ Visium Spatial and Xenium In Situ platforms—technologies that are transforming how we understand tissue architecture and cellular function. \n🍽 Lunch will be provided. \n\nFeatured Speaker:\n🔹 Dr. Kathryn Gessner – UNC Research Assistant Professor\, Lineberger Cancer Center\nPresenting Xenium spatial data generated right here at UNC. \n🔹Poster presentations showcasing research from UNC colleagues \nYou’ll also have the chance to engage with experts from 10x Genomics and learn how these platforms can enhance your research by providing unparalleled resolution and spatial context. \n  \n💬 One-on-one Consultations Available!\nConsultations with the PSC will be available from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on the day of the event.\nBook your consultation today to discuss your project needs and learn how we can support your spatial biology workflows. \nCan’t make that time? No problem—consultations are also available by appointment year-round. \n   \n🔗 Register here: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GAq7R3FJxCDpP1BIn6c-9_SGRHjBYDoFtedMXs6V_NQ/viewform?ts=684c343f&edit_requested=true \n(Or QR code in attached Flyer) \n\nFor questions\, feel free to reach out to:\n📩 PSC at gdelacruz@med.unc.edu \n\nAgenda \n11am: PSC\, UNC-CH \n11:10am: Ryan Mote\, 10x-Genomics \n12:00pm: Kate Gessner\, UNC-CH \n12:30 pm: Kaleb Naegeli\, Humacyte \n12:50pm: BARC\, UNC-CH \n\nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/spatial-biology-seminar-hosted-by-the-pathology-services-core/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T141000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20250604T142729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T142729Z
UID:10000542-1749556800-1749564600@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Soft Matter Infrastructure Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Building upon the success of the Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network\, planning has begun between UNC-CH\, NCSU\, Duke\, and the University of Kansas to create a community formed around soft-matter infrastructure across our region and beyond. On June 10th\, we will be hosting a virtual kick-off from 12pm – 2:10pm and we’d be delighted if you and interested members in your group can join us. The agenda is attached and can also be found here. There is no cost to attend. \n  \nPlease distribute the attached flier to your networks who want to: \n\nBecome part of a community of users and researchers who leverage soft-matter shared research infrastructure\nIdentify soft-matter fabrication and characterization capabilities across the US that should be developed locally\nProvide input on services and support that will be most helpful to their research in soft matter\n\nDiscuss emerging technologies and vision for supporting the future of soft-matter research\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here and contact Cynthia Corley or Bob Geil with any questions. Please also consider joining our LinkedIn group here to continue the conversation after the symposium. \n  \nBest regards\, \nThe Soft Matter Infrastructure Symposium Planning Committee
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/soft-matter-infrastructure-symposium/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20250414T222829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T222829Z
UID:10000277-1747213200-1747220400@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Core Facility Advocacy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Want to suggest an agenda item? Contact your CFAC representative or ORT ahead of the meeting to suggest an agenda item.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/core-facility-advocacy-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20250507T152643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T152643Z
UID:10000280-1747137600-1747141200@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:ABRF Workshop: AI In Bioimaging
DESCRIPTION:Due to overwhelming demand for the “AI in bio imagining” workshop at this year’s ABRF meeting\, the series will continue: \nTuesday\, May 13\n12:00 – 1:00 pm ET\nRegister here:\nhttps://lnkd.in/gjWn56S3 \nThe first several sessions will replicate some of the workshop content. The first part will use AI in Fiji\, led by David Kirchenbuchler. \n  \nThis session is available to core facility directors and staff. If you have not activated your ABRF membership through UNC Chapel Hill’s institutional membership\, please reach out to Kara Clissold (kara_clissold@med.unc.edu)
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/abrf-workshop-ai-in-bioimaging/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20250414T222443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T222443Z
UID:10000276-1746172800-1746205200@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Core Staff Recognition Awards Due
DESCRIPTION:Nominations close for the UNC Spring 2024 Core Facility Staff Recognition Program. Get your nominations in! Core staff can be nominated for an award in one of three areas: \n  \n\nTechnical Achievement\nCustomer Service\nPerformance Excellence
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/core-staff-recognition-awards-due/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20250414T223013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T223013Z
UID:10000278-1745409600-1745413200@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Mass Spectrometry Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Please join the UNC Metabolomics and Proteomics Core for a lunch and learn presented by Seer‘s Senior Field Applications Scientist\, Dr. Pierre Mbarushimana. Seer is a biotech company dedicated to transforming proteomics through innovative nanoparticle technology. By enabling the comprehensive and unbiased analysis of proteins across a wide dynamic range\, Seer’s platform empowers researchers to uncover novel biomarkers\, accelerate drug discovery\, and advance precision medicine.\n\nLunch will be provided but spots are limited\, so please RSVP here to attend.\n\nDetails:\nWhen? Wednesday April 23\, 2025; 12-1PM\nWhere? 2004 Marsico Hall (and virtually)\nWhat’s it about? Attending the Seer seminar will provide you with insights into an advanced nanoparticle technology that enables researchers to enrich both low- and high-abundance proteins across various sample types. By coupling Seer’s automated nanoparticle enrichment platform with mass spectrometry\, researchers can measure and quantify thousands of proteins that were previously undetectable.  Additionally\, we will present research and clinical studies that have leveraged this technology to identify novel biomarkers and drug targets.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/mass-spectrometry-seminar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20250414T223502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T223502Z
UID:10000279-1745222400-1745600400@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Zeiss CD7 Demo
DESCRIPTION:The Neuroscience Microscopy Core is excited to be hosting the Zeiss CD7 demo 4/21-4/25.\nSome of the many capabilities of this microscope includes:\n-long term imaging with incubation\n-widefield to confocal workflows\n-a special objective for organoids/thick samples for deep higher resolution imaging.\nFor more information on the demo and to sign up for a one on one imaging session\, please see the flyer.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/zeiss-cd7-demo/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20250411T143939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T143939Z
UID:10000275-1744623000-1744628400@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Core Director Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a Core Director Meeting \n  \nMonday April 14\, 2025 from 9:30 – 11:00 AM \n  \nIn person: \nBioinformatics 1131 \n  \nZoom link: \nTopic: UNC Core Director’s Meeting\nTime: Apr 14\, 2025 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/95710442070\n\nMeeting ID: 957 1044 2070\n\n—\n\nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,95710442070# US (Washington DC)\n+13052241968\,\,95710442070# US\n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/core-director-meeting/
LOCATION:BioInformatics Building Room 1131
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20250106T161314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T170020Z
UID:10000274-1738342800-1738342800@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:CFAC Travel Award Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:he UNC Core Facility Director and Staff Travel Awards are designed to encourage attendance of core facility directors and staff at regional\, national\, or international conferences..There will be two award cycles per year\, and within each award cycle up to 5 awards of up to $1\,000 will be awarded. \nAwards are intended to enable core directors and staff to participate in continuing education within their field and to stay abreast of ongoing technological and service advancements that will benefit their core and the UNC research enterprise.   \nAwards will be decided by the School of Medicine Office of Research Technologies and the Core Facility Advocacy Committee. \n  \nThe applications will be scored based on the following criteria: \n\nWill conference attendance  Impact applicant’s professional development\nWill conference attendance result in new method development within the core:\nWill conference attendance Result in new technological capabilities within the core:\nWill conference attendance Improve core operations and management (training customers or staff\, business management\, marketing\, etc.):\n\n  \nFor more details and to access the application:  https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/travel-awards/
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/cfac-travel-award-applications-due/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20250106T161120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T161120Z
UID:10000273-1737637200-1737644400@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Cytek Biosciences ImageLearn Live (UNC Flow Cytometry Core event)
DESCRIPTION:The UNC Flow Cytometry core\, which houses a Cytek ImageStream\, invites you to attend a webinar hosted by Cytek: \n\nWe are excited to invite you to our upcoming ImageLearn Live educational webinar series “Insights Into Amnis® Imaging Flow Cytometry – Basic and Advanced Techniques with the ImageStream® System”. This webinar consists of 2 sessions. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, January 22\, 2025 & Thursday\, January 23\, 2025 \n\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST / 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST \n\nDuration: Each Session is 2 Hours \n\nKey Topics: Sample Acquisition\, Compensation\, Image Analysis\, Machine Learning\, and Data Reporting \n\nSpeakers: Garry Cuneo\, Senior Field Applications Specialist\, and Rich DeMarco\, Senior Field Applications Specialist \n\nRegister Here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5088136736051939930 \n\nWho Should Attend? This webinar is ideal for current as well as prospective users of the Cytek® Amnis® ImageStream® imaging flow cytometer interested in learning more about acquisition and analysis. Key topics discussed in this webinar include a general overview of sample acquisition\, basic data analysis\, and advanced data analysis. The techniques discussed will be applicable across all imaging applications.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/cytek-biosciences-imagelearn-live-unc-flow-cytometry-core-event/2025-01-23/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20250106T161120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T161120Z
UID:10000272-1737550800-1737558000@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Cytek Biosciences ImageLearn Live (UNC Flow Cytometry Core event)
DESCRIPTION:The UNC Flow Cytometry core\, which houses a Cytek ImageStream\, invites you to attend a webinar hosted by Cytek: \n\nWe are excited to invite you to our upcoming ImageLearn Live educational webinar series “Insights Into Amnis® Imaging Flow Cytometry – Basic and Advanced Techniques with the ImageStream® System”. This webinar consists of 2 sessions. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, January 22\, 2025 & Thursday\, January 23\, 2025 \n\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST / 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST \n\nDuration: Each Session is 2 Hours \n\nKey Topics: Sample Acquisition\, Compensation\, Image Analysis\, Machine Learning\, and Data Reporting \n\nSpeakers: Garry Cuneo\, Senior Field Applications Specialist\, and Rich DeMarco\, Senior Field Applications Specialist \n\nRegister Here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5088136736051939930 \n\nWho Should Attend? This webinar is ideal for current as well as prospective users of the Cytek® Amnis® ImageStream® imaging flow cytometer interested in learning more about acquisition and analysis. Key topics discussed in this webinar include a general overview of sample acquisition\, basic data analysis\, and advanced data analysis. The techniques discussed will be applicable across all imaging applications.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/cytek-biosciences-imagelearn-live-unc-flow-cytometry-core-event/2025-01-22/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20240425T185550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T185803Z
UID:10000248-1734444000-1734447600@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:ABRF Peer Mentoring Session
DESCRIPTION: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: \nThird Tuesdays of the Month \n2:00 – 3:00 pm ET \nRegister here. \nHeld monthly\, these peer-to-peer mentoring discussions will be an opportunity to learn from one another and to identify new ideas or approaches to situations you may face within your roles. \nSimilar to an informal mentoring program\, these small-group conversations are an opportunity to leverage the diverse experiences and abilities within the ABRF Community. \nPossible topics for peer conversations include: \n–          Professional development options \n–          Core facility career paths \n–          Balancing cost recovery with the need to be cutting edge \n–          Authorship and tracking publications \n–          Training \nThe specific number and  topics discussed during the Peer Mentoring Conversations will be determined by the participants. Everyone will have the opportunity to move among topics based on their interests and the value they receive from the discussions. \nRegister today and include any suggested topics you’d like to discuss with your ABRF peers.  Capacity for this pilot Peer Mentoring Conversation session will be limited\, so sign up today to save your seat. \nFeel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions.  We look forward to seeing you.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/abrf-peer-mentoring-session/2024-12-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241212
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20240913T180641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T180641Z
UID:10000269-1733875200-1733961599@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:CFAC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/cfac-meeting-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241201
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20240913T180408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T180553Z
UID:10000268-1732924800-1733011199@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Core Facility Staff Recognition Award Nomination Deadline
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/fall-core-facility-staff-recognition-award-nomination-deadline/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20240425T185550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T185803Z
UID:10000247-1732024800-1732028400@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:ABRF Peer Mentoring Session
DESCRIPTION: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: \nThird Tuesdays of the Month \n2:00 – 3:00 pm ET \nRegister here. \nHeld monthly\, these peer-to-peer mentoring discussions will be an opportunity to learn from one another and to identify new ideas or approaches to situations you may face within your roles. \nSimilar to an informal mentoring program\, these small-group conversations are an opportunity to leverage the diverse experiences and abilities within the ABRF Community. \nPossible topics for peer conversations include: \n–          Professional development options \n–          Core facility career paths \n–          Balancing cost recovery with the need to be cutting edge \n–          Authorship and tracking publications \n–          Training \nThe specific number and  topics discussed during the Peer Mentoring Conversations will be determined by the participants. Everyone will have the opportunity to move among topics based on their interests and the value they receive from the discussions. \nRegister today and include any suggested topics you’d like to discuss with your ABRF peers.  Capacity for this pilot Peer Mentoring Conversation session will be limited\, so sign up today to save your seat. \nFeel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions.  We look forward to seeing you.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/abrf-peer-mentoring-session/2024-11-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20241030T150510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T150510Z
UID:10000271-1731495600-1731506400@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:UNC Mass Spectrometry Imaging Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/proteomics-metabolomics/event/mass-spectrometry-imaging-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTSTAMP:20260403T142006
CREATED:20240913T180254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T180254Z
UID:10000267-1731456000-1731542399@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:CFAC Meeting (Voucher Program Evaluation)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/cfac-meeting-voucher-program-evaluation/
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