Alex Cramer, Operations Manager and Mark Sanders, Program Director for the University Imaging Centers http://uic.umn.edu/ are hosting the Midwest Association of Core Directors (MWACD) Conference https://mwacd.org/ on October 16-18 at the TCF Bank Stadium/UofMN 
This meeting will be attended by biomedical research core facility directors, users and administrators from at least 11 states in the Midwest.
There will be presentations from leaders of institutional efforts in proteomics, genomics, imaging and administration best practices and decision makers and include speakers from the region on how we can best leverage resources to foster success of current research trends.
Cross-core collaborations and technology development will be highlighted with an emphasis on computational approaches for visualization and analysis for researchers of all levels. Scientific presentations, vendors, social events (opening reception at Mill City Museum) and core tours will be part of the activities.
Keynote presentations from; Dr. Michelle Itano from University of North Carolina and Chan Zuckerberg Awardee and our own Dr. Kamil Ugubil (awardee of the 2019 IEEE Medal for Innovation) from the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research.
Registration and details about the conference can be found at https://mwacd.org/.
1000 Westgate Drive