Calling all UW-Madison researchers!
Join us at our ninth BadgerConnect Research Services Fair. Hosted by the UW Carbone Cancer Center and UW Biotechnology Center, this fair joins UW research services with industry partners to showcase services provided to UW-Madison researchers. Learn about innovative technologies and discuss projects with life sciences research services to see how your research can be supported and enhanced. This free event features in-person flash talks, a research talk by Dr. Wei Xu, a panel discussion, a networking reception, and instrument demonstrations – all aimed to foster collaborations and take your research to the next level.
Register now!
Scroll down for more information and to register for the 2026 event.
Hosted by UW Carbone, the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, and the UW Biotechnology Center.
For questions, email badgerconnect@cancer.wisc.edu
Registration
Attendee registration is now open for the 9th Annual BadgerConnect Research Services Fair!
For registering and attending BadgerConnect26, you will be entered in a Prize Drawing that will occur at the Networking Reception! Additionally, free food and drink will be provided for all attendees!
BadgerConnect 2026 Agenda
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12:00 – 12:30 Registration
Registration table and networking at Booths open at 12:00pm in the HSLC Atrium.
12:30 – 1:15 Intro and Keynote
Begin the conference with a brief introduction, and a presentation by our invited research speaker Dr. Wei Xu.
1:15 – 1:45 Panel Discussion
Hear from several Shared Resources Managers as they discuss how shared resources can benefit your research pipelines.
1:45 – 2:00 Break
15 minute break and networking
2:00 – 3:00 Flash talks
Attend a series of brief, engaging presentations from several Shared Resources that highlight current research, services/instrumentation, and industry collaborations, offering a quick introduction to each facility and the work they support.
3:00 – 4:30 Networking Reception and Instrument Demonstrations
Connect with fellow attendees while exploring instrument demonstrations, and continue conversations with shared resources and industry partners.
2026 Participating UW Research Services / Centers
Advanced Genome Editing Laboratory
Animal Models Core
Assay Services
BioGarage
Biostatistics Shared Resource
Cancer Informatics Shared Resource
Cancer Metabolomics and Proteomics
Cancer Pharmacology Laboratory
Clinical Research Imaging Core
DNA Sequencing Core
Experimental Animal Pathology Laboratory
Flow Cytometry Laboratory
Isotope Ratio Core
Mass Spectrometry Core Facility
Radiopharmaceutical Analytics and Specimen Research Lab
Real-world Evidence to Advance Community Health
Single Cell & Spatial Transcriptomics
Small Animal Imaging and Radiotherapy Facility
Small Molecule Screening Facility
Translational Research Initiatives in Pathology
Zeeh Pharmaceutical Experiment Station
Key Themes
Discuss projects with UW life science research services
Learn about cutting-edge technologies and the latest products provided by the services and their industry partners
Discover how your colleagues’ research has been supported by UW research services
Pre-Recorded Content
Tutorials
Stay tuned for instructional videos on specific services/technology by three cores that will be released on or before event day!
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Assessing Cells for Single Cell RNA-seq Applications
GENE EXPRESSION CENTER
Better Grossing for Better Sections
Experimental Animal Pathology Laboratory
Thank you to Our 2025 Sponsoring Industry Partners!
