About Us

The South Central Core Collective (SC3), a regional chapter of the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF) aims to provide networking opportunities, professional development, and access to new technologies to shared research resource staff of all levels including directors, research scientists, technicians, and beyond. Core Facility life is so niche that there is great benefit to having a place for core facility staff to be able to network and learn more about the opportunities available. This includes those in fields such as microscopy, genomics, material characterization, proteomics, flow cytometry, and animal research. Serving Texas, Colorado, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, SC3 fosters a collaborative environment that advances scientific discovery through shared resources.

Organizing Members

Ashlyn Montgomery Texas A&M University, President

Jessica Podnar University of Texas at Austin, President-elect

Yordanos Bisrat Texas A&M University, Speaker Coordinator

Keith Cockrum Becton Dickinson, Sponsor Liaison-elect

Rebecca Fitch University of Texas at Austin, Communications Coordinator-elect

David Haviland Houston Methodist Hospital, Program Committee

Yava Jones-Hall – Texas A&M University, Treasurer

Yuenhee Kim University of Texas at Dallas, Host-elect

Sunja Kim Texas A&M University, Website Coordinator-elect

Shannon Kramer Texas A&M University, Sponsor Coordinator

Nghi Nguyen Texas A&M University, Program Host

Brian Sanderson Element Biosciences, Speaker Liaison-elect

Joel Sederstrom Baylor College of Medicine, Program Chair

Rene Stutt Texas A&M University, Treasurer-elect

Sean Vargas University of Texas San Antonio, Program Chair-elect

Kylie Williams University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Membership Coordinator-elect

Gus Wright Texas A&M University, Website Coordinator