About MWACD
The Midwest Association of Core Directors (MWACD) is a chapter of the international Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF). The purpose of MWACD is to promote the mission and purpose of ABRF, and represent and serve the interests of core resource facilities staff, users, administrators, and interested members of the scientific community across the Midwest and Canadian Prairie. MWACD members join us from academic and non-profit research institutions, such as:
Visit https://www.abrf.org/join-now to learn more about the benefits of ABRF Membership.
The 2025 Organizing Committee
Xinkun Wang | President
Northwestern University
Molly Zeller | President-Elect and 2025 Host Coordinator
University of Wisconsin
Claudia Lalancette | Immediate Past President
University of Michigan
Jessie Pirtle | Treasurer
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Ian Lightcap | 2026 Host Coordinator
University of Notre Dame
Sarah Chapman | 2026 Host Coordinator
University of Notre Dame
Bryan Hackfort | Sponsor Co-Coordinator
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Jen Van Duine | Sponsor Co-Coordinator
University of Louisville
Mary Winn | Sponsor Co-Coordinator
Van Andel Institute
Rand Haley
University of Louisville
David Morgan
Indiana University
