Core Facilities Network

The ACF Network is a community that addresses challenges faced by core facilities through the sharing of knowledge and ideas and elevate best practice and so improve the quality of research support for all.

Our Key Services

Laboratory equipment and researchers collaborating on multicentre testing

ACF Multicentre Testing Initiative

Aims to examine reproducibility across participating facilities as well as to identify optimal strategies and workflows for specific research questions and/or sample types.

High-end mass spectrometry equipment and laboratory instruments

ACF Market

The ACF hosts a minimalistic "lite" marketplace for mass spectrometry equipment and associated parts/components.

ACF Survey data visualization

ACF Survey

The goal of the Survey is to capture a complete picture of the mass spectrometry facilities in Australia and New Zealand.

ACF meetings and conferences

ACF Meetings

Stay updated with our latest meetings, conferences, and networking events.

Latest Updates

7th Australasian Core Facilities Meeting

Preceding the AUS-oMicS meeting the 7th Australasian Core Facilities Meeting brings together leaders in core facility management and mass spectrometry workflows for an half-day of insightful analysis and debate. It is ideally suited to those working in or with core facilities or aspiring to move into core facility management.

The meeting will comprise of three themed sessions:

  • Performance, Perfection and Predictability
  • New Technology
  • MS Trivia

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, 17 May 2024
  • Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM AEST
  • Includes: Welcome tea/coffee, light lunch, and afternoon tea
  • Early-bird rate: $70pp (until Feb 23rd)
  • Standard rate: $90pp (from Feb 24th)
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