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