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Empowering the next generation of modern biomedical leaders through experiential learning and educational programming at The Jackson Laboratory, around the world, and online. www.jax.org/education @jax.org

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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
👏 Congratulations to our partners at MCGI on their recent #MedEd publication highlighting the importance of competency-based training for healthcare professionals! This is an important step in preparing the cancer workforce for the future of precision oncology: www.linkedin.com/posts/jax-mc...
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Building a genomics-capable cancer workforce | The Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI)
Advances in precision oncology are changing how we understand and treat cancer, but bringing these advances into routine cancer care requires more than access to genomic testing. Healthcare profession...
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🌱 Build skills to support your growth as a scientist with @jax.org's Foundational Skills for Scientists MicroPath. For trainees, early-career scientists & research staff, covering: ✅ Scientific communication ✅ Mentorship ✅ Lab management Enroll for free: education.learning.jax.org/path/foundat...
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Foundational Skills for Scientists MicroPath
This MicroPath highlights foundational skills essential for a scientific career, including science communication, mentoring students and trainees, and laboratory management. Start with three 15-minute...
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#MedEd faculty are using @jax.org clinical education content to bring genetics into the classroom. 💬 Flexible, asynchronous online format 💬 Highly adaptable for a variety of courses 💬 Knowledge checks & interactive cases support comprehension Learn more: www.jax.org/education-an...
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🔬 Build practical mouse surgery skills you can apply immediately through @jax.org's hands-on workshop: ☑️ Surgical planning & aseptic technique ☑️ Anesthesia & post-op care ☑️ Reproductive, endocrine, immune & organ-specific procedures 🔗 Need these skills? Register soon: www.jax.org/education-an...
Purple graphic reads, "December 1 – 4, 2026 | Farmington, CT @ UConn Health | Workshop | Surgical Techniques in the Laboratory Mouse | The Jackson Laboratory."Purple and white graphic reads, "The high-standard facilities create an ideal environment for learning. The training was extremely hands-on, which greatly strengthened my precision and confidence. The trainers were very nice, helpful, and approachable, providing close supervision and real-time feedback that refined my technique. | — 2025 Surgical Techniques Participant | Ph.D. Student, Texas Tech University."
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Attending #SciEd2026? We’re excited to connect with fellow SEPA programs! 📊 Sept. 29 | 11 a.m. EDT Alexa Wnorowski, Ph.D., shares insights from the Teaching the Genome Generation team on how data analysis lessons impact student engagement & quantitative skill development in high school classrooms.
Green graphic reads, "SciEd 2026 | Evaluating the Impact of Contextualized Data Analysis Lessons on Engagement & Quantitative Skill Development in High School Biology Classrooms | Alexa Wnorowski, Ph.D. | Tuesday, September 29 | 11:00 A.M. EDT."
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📸 A few highlights from this week's #NPAW2026 celebrations at @jax.org. We're proud to recognize the postdocs whose research, mentorship and collaboration help move science forward. Postdocs have been part of our community since 1938, and their impact is stronger than ever. 🧬👏 #JAXTrainee
JAX postdoctoral researchers stand together in front of a large projector screen that reads, "Postdoc Research Day" at The Jackson Laboratory's Farmington campus as part of NPAW celebrations.JAX postdoctoral researchers gather together for teatime at The Jackson Laboratory's Bar Harbor campus as part of NPAW celebrations.JAX postdoctoral researchers sit together for pizza at The Jackson Laboratory's Farmington campus as part of NPAW celebrations.JAX postdoctoral researchers practice tai chi at The Jackson Laboratory's Bar Harbor campus as part of NPAW celebrations.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
✨ Meet Lubriel Sambolín-Escobales, Ph.D. As a postdoctoral associate at @jax.org, Lubriel researches how sensory cells in the inner ear support hearing and how aging, noise exposure, and genetic mutations contribute to hearing loss. 👂 Learn more: www.jax.org/people/lubri... #NPAW2026 #JAXTrainee
Green graphic reads, "Meet JAX Postdoc Lubriel Sambolín-Escobales, Ph.D. | Tarchini Lab | Lubriel researches how sensory cells in the inner ear maintain structures essential for hearing and how aging, noise exposure, and genetic mutations contribute to hearing loss, informing potential therapeutic strategies."Green graphic reads, "Why JAX? "JAX has provided an outstanding environment for professional growth. Through mentorship and access to state-of-the-art technologies, I have expanded my expertise." Lubriel Sambolín-Escobales, Ph.D."
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
✨ Meet Sonali Mishra, Ph.D. As a postdoctoral associate at @jax.org, Sonali studies how metabolites and lipids respond to disease and environmental exposures, helping enable earlier disease detection and more personalized treatments. Learn more: www.jax.org/people/sonal... #NPAW2026 #JAXTrainee
Orange graphic reads, "Meet JAX Postdoc Sonali Mishra, Ph.D. | Li Lab | Sonali investigates how metabolites and lipids change in response to disease and environmental exposures, identifying patterns that could enable earlier disease detection and more personalized treatment approaches."Orange graphic reads, "Why JAX? "JAX has given me the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment, where I can learn from scientists with expertise in metabolomics, genomics, computational biology, and data science." Sonali Mishra, Ph.D."
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🧬 On #WorldCancerResearchDay, explore how genomics is advancing research. @jax.org's 🆕 #CancerGenomics Research Learning Path helps you build a foundation in the genetics, biology & research tools that drive discovery, with two interactive MiniCourses: education.learning.jax.org/path/cancer-...
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Cancer Genomics Research Learning Path
Genomics has transformed cancer research. This 2-course Learning Path explores the biology, genetics, and inheritance of cancer alongside the sequencing technologies, cell-based models, and mouse mode...
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
✨ Meet Sasha Khan, Ph.D. As a postdoctoral associate at @jax.org, Sasha explores compounds that could slow age-related decline in heart function and help protect the aging heart. 🫀 Learn more: www.jax.org/people/aleksandra-aljakna-khan?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social #NPAW2026 #JAXTrainee
Purple to pink gradient graphic reads, "Meet JAX Postdoc Sasha Khan, Ph.D. | Korstanje Lab | Sasha explores compounds that could slow age-related decline in heart function, laying the groundwork for testing potential interventions to protect the aging heart."Purple to pink gradient graphic reads, "Why JAX? "The research environment at JAX has taught me what rigorous, reproducible science looks like at scale — few places in the world can do this." Sasha Khan, Ph.D."
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
⌛ LAST CALL: Build practical skills in #MachineLearning, #DataScience & #BehaviorAnalysis you can apply to your research. 💻 Design more efficient experimental workflows 📊 Use animal tracking algorithms for analysis 🧰 Apply statistical & ML tools to behavioral data Meet a few of the speakers ⬇️
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Short Course Machine Learning for Automated Quantification of Behavior
This course covers fundamentals of quantitative behavior analysis, machine learning, and data science for neuroscience, genetics, and biomedical researchers.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
✨ Meet Ashok Dhinakaran, Ph.D. As a postdoctoral associate at @jax.org, Ashok investigates how aging shapes interactions among the skin microbiome, immune system and skin barrier to better understand healthy skin aging & resilience. 🦠 Learn more: www.jax.org/people/ashok... #NPAW2026 #JAXTrainee
Blue graphic reads, "Meet JAX Postdoc Ashok Dhinakaran, Ph.D. | Jalili Lab | Ashok investigates how aging affects interactions among the skin microbiome, immune system and skin barrier to understand what supports healthy skin aging and resilience."Blue graphic reads, "Why JAX? | "JAX has given me the scientific freedom to explore new ideas, and the resources and mentorship to turn those ideas into meaningful research." Ashok Dhinakaran, Ph.D."
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
✨ Meet Maëva Devoucoux, Ph.D. As a postdoctoral associate at @jax.org, Maëva is investigating new approaches to understanding and treating triple-negative breast cancer. 🧬 Learn more: www.jax.org/people/maeva-devoucoux?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npaw26 #NPAW2026 #JAXTrainee
Purple graphic reads, "Meet JAX Postdoc Maëva Devoucoux, Ph.D. | Anczukow-Camarda Lab | Maëva studies how alternative splicing affects chromatin-modifying proteins in triple-negative breast cancer, exploring its potential as a new therapeutic strategy."Purple graphic reads, "Why JAX? "JAX has given me access to an unusually complete toolkit under one roof, from mouse models and genomic technologies to direct collaboration with computational scientists." Maëva Devoucoux, Ph.D."
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
💡 Some of the best ideas emerge when scientists learn together. This week, researchers gathered at @jax.org to build hands-on skills in modeling human cancer, share their #CancerResearch and exchange ideas with peers and experts. Thanks to all who made the workshop a success! 👏
Group picture of the participants and organizers of the Techniques in Modeling Human Cancer in Mice workshop outside The Jackson Laboratory's High Seas conference center.Group picture of the participants and organizers of the Techniques in Modeling Human Cancer in Mice workshop on the stairwell inside The Jackson Laboratory's High Seas conference center.A participant of the Techniques in Modeling Human Cancer in Mice workshop presents to other attendees sitting and standing around couches in a large room at The Jackson Laboratory's High Seas conference center.A participant of the Techniques in Modeling Human Cancer in Mice workshop presents to other attendees sitting and standing around couches in a large room at The Jackson Laboratory's High Seas conference center.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A collaboration between @jax.org and Connecticut State Colleges & Universities created Genomics in Action: 13 free online modules connecting genomics concepts to real-world applications, careers and workforce skills. #EduSky Read the story:
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JAX and Connecticut State Community College educators advance genomics workforce training with online modules
Genomics in Action learning path brings applied science, career exploration, and workforce-ready skills to community college students.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🔬 Working in pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic studies, therapeutic evaluation or drug development? Build advanced skills in vascular catheterization through @jax.org’s immersive, hands-on workshop for researchers seeking advanced surgical training in the laboratory mouse.
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2026 Workshop on Vascular Catheterization in the Laboratory Mouse
This three-day workshop is designed for researchers seeking hands-on, advanced surgical training in vascular catheterization techniques in the laboratory mouse.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🎉 Double congratulations in the Bloss Lab at @jax.org! JAX trainees Lauren Lepeak and Emily Nickerson have been awarded highly competitive F31 fellowships from the National Institute on Aging. 👏 📸: Lauren (left) and Emily (right) #JAXTrainee #Neuroscience
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🧬🥼 Genetics & genomics are becoming part of everyday clinical practice, but health professions programs have limited room for new content. Find out how faculty incorporate genetics into a full curriculum with @jax.org's adaptable online courses: www.jax.org/education-an... Highlights below ⤵️
Dark blue graphic reads, "The role of genetics in healthcare keeps growing. Class time doesn’t. How do the faculty training PAs keep up? | JAX Education"Light blue graphic reads, "PA faculty use our courses to integrate genetics into their curricula in different ways...| JAX Education"Light blue graphic reads, "... as a foundational genomics primer...| “In our introductory course, students are required to complete one module per week. This allows them to really adapt to rigorous PA studies, but also be able to fit this in a more flexible manner.” Professor Randy Brush | Valparaiso University | JAX Education."Light blue graphic reads, "... and in a flipped classroom model. | “Our big use of the course comes with the case studies. We divide the class into small groups and assign each one a case.” Professor MaryAnn Campion | Stanford University | JAX Education."
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
👋 Meet Megan Callender, a predoctoral affiliate in the Varn Lab at @jax.org! Megan is earning a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science through @uconnhealth.bsky.social. Her research explores genomics approaches to investigate the impact of aging on brain cancer progression. 🧠
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 03/09/2026
JAX @jaxeducation.bsky.social & the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system have completed development of Genomics in Action—a federally-funded series of 13 online modules designed to prepare undergraduate students for careers in bioscience, biotechnology and precision medicine. 🧬
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JAX and Connecticut State Community College educators advance genomics workforce training with online modules
Genomics in Action learning path brings applied science, career exploration, and workforce-ready skills to community college students.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Why can people with similar genetic variants experience different health outcomes? Explore the interplay between genes, epigenetics and environmental influences in this self-paced online course from @jax.org. 🧬 Free to access: education.learning.jax.org/beyond-genes...
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Beyond Genes: Epigenetics, Environment, and Health
Gain a basic understanding of genetics versus epigenetics and learn about environmental causes and consequences of epigenetic changes in human and mouse model studies.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
A team led by JAX scientists created a new map of immune cells across the human lifespan and found that infants do not simply have an immature immune system; they have a fundamentally different one. The study was published in Nature Communications. 🧪 @natureportfolio.nature.com
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A lifelong journey: Researchers create first single-cell atlas of the human immune system from infancy to age 105
A team led by researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) creates new map of immune cells from infancy to old age, finding that infants have a fundamentally different immune system from adults.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🎓 Considering grad school? Explore @jax.org's Cooperative Ph.D. Program. Gain research experience and mentorship from affiliated JAX faculty in mammalian genetics, neuroscience and biomedical sciences. 🐁🧬🧠🖥️ 📅 Apply by December 1: www.jax.org/education-an...
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Explore interactive, free resources developed by #RareDisease experts at @jax.org! 👇 ⏱️ 15 MINUTES | Learn about the complexity of rare disease & the unique challenge it presents. Explore the patient journey—from diagnosis to research to drug development: education.learning.jax.org/the-complexi...
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The Complexity of Rare Disease
Learn about the complexity of rare disease and the unique difficulty it presents to patients and families by exploring the patient journey—from diagnosis to research to drug development.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🚀🐁 High school #STEM educators: Spark students’ curiosity with Mighty Mice in Space, a free #NGSS-aligned module from @jax.org. 🛰️ Take students beyond the classroom to study muscle & bone loss while exploring connections to human health: www.jax.org/education-an... 🔭 #astro #iTeachBio #EduSky
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Mice in Space Module
Explore the Mighty Mice in Space research project through engaging lessons and videos that focus on developing high school students' skills in prediction, experimental design, data interpretation, and...
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
💥 UPDATE: Abstract submissions have been extended to September 14! 🔁 Help spread the word. #CTC2026
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🍦 A sweet start to the academic year! We celebrated with ice cream socials at @jax.org. We are excited to welcome new JAX trainees from @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social, @umainegradschool.bsky.social & @uconnhealth.bsky.social to our vibrant trainee community. 💙
JAX trainees and staff gather around outdoor tables at The Jackson Laboratory's campus in Bar Harbor, Maine.Meet-and-greet ice cream sundae station with ice cream, scoops, and a variety of toppings.JAX trainees and staff gather at tables at The Jackson Laboratory's campus in Farmington, Connecticut.JAX trainees and staff gather at tables at The Jackson Laboratory's campus in Farmington, Connecticut.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🧬 The next generation of genomic thinkers starts with curious students and the educators who inspire them. 📽️ See how @jax.org’s Teaching the Genome Generation (TtGG) program helps bring genomics to life in the classroom: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jovy... #STEMEducation #iTeachBio #SciEd
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How One Teacher Can Inspire Thousands of Genomic Thinkers
YouTube video by The Jackson Laboratory
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Genetic drift can introduce unwanted variation into mouse colonies & complicate your #BiomedicalResearch. Do you know when to refresh your colony’s genetic background? 🧬 Learn about genetic drift, substrains & strategies for maintaining reproducibility: education.learning.jax.org/common-labor...
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Common Laboratory Mouse Strains: A Beginner's Guide
This MiniCourse introduces inbred, outbred and hybrid mouse strains and explains breeding schemes, nomenclature, genetic drift and more.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🧠 Behavioral datasets are growing in size & complexity. How do researchers separate biological signal from noise? At @jax.org's upcoming short course, participants will learn how #MachineLearning can improve the rigor, resolution & reproducibility of behavioral studies: www.jax.org/education-an...
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Short Course Machine Learning for Automated Quantification of Behavior
This course covers fundamentals of quantitative behavior analysis, machine learning, and data science for neuroscience, genetics, and biomedical researchers.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
🐭 Bringing together professionals from across the mouse research community, @jax.org's Mouse Colony Management Workshop combined hands-on training and expert instruction in colony health, breeding management and research quality. Fantastic group! 👏 📷 Workshop participants in the JAX training lab
Participants of the Mouse Colony Management Workshop, wearing lab coats and gloves, pose together in the JAX training lab.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Would you take an ancestry test? 🧬 This @jax.org #STEM module helps HS students: ✔️ Explore genetics through a real-world scenario ✔️ Discuss data privacy and ethics ✔️ Practice evidence-based reasoning Access the updated module, including teacher slides and student activities ⤵️
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TtGG Ancestry Testing Module
The Ancestry Testing module teaches students quantitative and data analysis skills through the engaging story of a high school student exploring ancestry DNA testing, while also incorporating bioethic...
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🔬 Precise surgical technique is critical for reliable data and high standards of animal care in laboratory mouse studies. Join @jax.org for a hands-on workshop to build expertise in reproductive, endocrine, immune, and organ-specific procedures, aseptic technique, and post-op care. Save your seat:
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Workshop on Surgical Techniques in the Laboratory Mouse - December 2026
Develop core mouse surgical skills in a 4-day workshop covering essential techniques and procedures for both new and experienced practitioners.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🧬 When should you choose a targeted gene panel over whole genome or exome sequencing? Learn to understand the differences between approaches and how to choose the right sequencing strategy with @jax.org’s 🆕 MiniCourse: education.learning.jax.org/gia-genomic-... Self-paced | Online | Free
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Genomic Sequencing in the Clinic
In this module, you’ll explore three powerful genomic technologies at the heart of modern medicine: targeted gene panels, whole exome sequencing (WES) and whole genome sequencing (WGS).
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Do your studies require repeated IV dosing, longitudinal blood sampling or continuous infusions? Learn essential vascular catheterization techniques for pharmacokinetic & pharmacodynamic studies, therapeutic testing & drug development at @jax.org's workshop. Register: www.jax.org/education-an...
White testimonial graphic with light to dark green gradient across the bottom reads, "Excellent instruction! I always got the enthusiastic help I needed, explained in a way that gave me actionable next steps and the confidence to move forward. | 2025 Workshop Participant | The Jackson Laboratory."Green graphic reads, "November 3 – 5, 2026 | Bar Harbor, ME | Workshop | Vascular Catheterization in the Laboratory Mouse | The Jackson Laboratory."
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
👏🔬✨ Hands-on laboratory training, discussions about personal genetics and genomics, and conversations with researchers gave high school students a firsthand look at biomedical research careers during the inaugural JAX-NYSCF Collaborative Summer Immersive. A few highlights ⤵️
JAX-NYSCF Summer Laboratory Immersive group photo.JAX-NYSCF Summer Laboratory Immersive participants wearing PPE work at a laboratory bench in a training lab.JAX-NYSCF Summer Laboratory Immersive participants work at a table in a classroom while Senior Manager of Education and External Relations, Michael Duran, Ph.D., discusses the activity with them.JAX-NYSCF Summer Laboratory Immersive participants wearing PPE work at a laboratory bench in a training lab.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
⏰ Submit your abstract by August 31! Join the Complex Trait Community annual meeting, hosted by @jax.org at @rouxinstitute.bsky.social in Portland, ME: www.jax.org/education-an... 🔹 Share your latest findings 🔹 Exchange ideas in interactive roundtables 🔹 Help shape a white paper for Genetics or G3
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23rd Annual Meeting of the Complex Trait Community
This meeting brings together early-career researchers and senior investigators exploring the genetic basis of complex traits across model organisms.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
#MedSky: When should genetic testing be part of a pediatric neurology workup? @jax.org's case-based course helps you understand when to use genetic testing, select appropriate tests & know when genetics expertise is needed. Earn 0.5 CME/CNE/AAPA credits: education.clinical.jax.org/page/genetic...
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Genetic Testing in Pediatric Neurology
Free CME Education in Genetic Testing in Pediatric Neurology
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🧠 #NeuroSkyence: Learn the knowledge and skills needed for stereotaxic-guided brain manipulations in laboratory mice from JAX experts. Gain hands-on experience in cannulation, injection and CSF collection to support precise targeting and reproducible experiments: www.jax.org/education-an...
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Workshop on Stereotaxic Surgery in the Laboratory Mouse at The Jackson Laboratory
Intensive training in precise & reproducible stereotaxic surgical techniques for brain manipulation (incl. brain cannulation, brain injection & CSF collection)
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Introducing Dr. Brianna Gurdon! 🎉 Congrats to @jax.org & @umainegradschool.bsky.social Ph.D. candidate Brianna Gurdon for successfully defending her dissertation, "Leveraging Multimodal Approaches to Investigate Genetic & Cellular Sources of Phenotypic Variation in the Brain.” #JAXTrainee #PhDSky
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🔤 Unsure what transgenic, knock-out or backcross means? If you're working with mouse models, genetic terms are everywhere. Don't let them slow you down. In 15 minutes, @jax.org’s online lesson helps you build vocab you should know: education.learning.jax.org/abcs-of-mous...
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ABC's of Mouse Genetic Terminology
Did you know that some genetic terms can have multiple meanings? Let's learn something new or refresh what you already know!
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
🧬 From cancer modeling and immunotherapy to genomics and data analysis, participants in @jax.org’s 34th Annual Short Course on Experimental Models of Human Cancer gained hands-on experience with the tools, technologies and approaches shaping cancer research today. A few highlights 🧵👇
Participants of the Short Course on Experimental Models of Human Cancer, wearing PPE, pose for a group photo inside The Jackson Laboratory's training laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine.Participants of the Short Course on Experimental Models of Human Cancer discuss scientific posters at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine.Two participants discuss a scientific poster at the Short Course on Experimental Models of Human Cancer at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine.A panel of three speakers sitting at a table at the front of an auditorium. One speaker stands at a lectern. Slides are displayed on a screen behind them.
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American Cancer Society @americancancersoc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿. We were proud to sponsor 16 Center for Innovation in Cancer Research Training post-bacc fellows to participate in @jax.org's 34th Annual Short Course on Experimental Models of Human Cancer.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🎥 What does a day in the life of a researcher look like? Go behind the scenes with @jax.org grad students & postdocs as they share their research, experiences & the community shaping their scientific journeys. ▶️ Watch the series: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Screenshot of The Jackson Laboratory's Day in the Life of JAX Trainees YouTube playlist.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🙌 🌟 #JAXSSP26 participants recently wrapped up an incredible summer of scientific discovery at @jax.org. Over 10 weeks, Summer Student Program participants immersed themselves in hands-on research, developed new scientific skills, explored research questions and gained collaborative experience.
Summer Student Program participants stand together with JAX President and CEO Lon Cardon, Ph.D., FMedSci, and JAX Director of Education Sarah Wojiski, Ph.D., at The Jackson Laboratory in Farmington, Connecticut.Summer Student Program participants stand together with JAX President and CEO Lon Cardon, Ph.D., FMedSci, and JAX Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer Mary Dickinson, Ph.D., at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine.Summer Student Program participants stand together with Vice President for Education Charlie Wray, Ph.D., and Senior Manager of External Relations Michael Duran, Ph.D., at JAX-NYSCF in New York, New York.A Summer Student Program participant holding a certificate of participation stands at the front of the auditorium with JAX President and CEO Lon Cardon, Ph.D., FMedSci, and Edem Wordi.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🧬 Are you familiar with next-generation sequencing (NGS)? Enhance your knowledge of this technology transforming genomic discoveries in the free @jax.org Online MiniCourse: education.learning.jax.org/gia-what-is-... 🕐 Complete in 1 – 2 hours, at your own pace!
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What Is Next-Generation Sequencing?
Have you ever wondered how researchers gather genetic and genomic data, like DNA and RNA sequences? In this module, you will discover different sequencing techniques, learn about their applications, a...
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
🔬 Advance your preclinical research capabilities with hands-on training from @jax.org. Explore cancer modeling & specialized mouse research techniques designed to support more rigorous, reproducible & translationally relevant studies. Explore the workshops: www.jax.org/education-an...
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Courses and Workshops offered by The Jackson Laboratory
List of courses, conferences, webinars and workshops at The Jackson Laboratory.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Experiential learning doesn't have a single format. This summer, undergrads explored #Genomics & #BiomedicalResearch in many ways: discussing cancer genomics virtually, contributing to stem cell research in the JAX-NYSCF Collaborative Summer Internship & in labs in the JAX Summer Student Program.
Summer Student Program participants stand together in front of the Atlantic Ocean in Bar Harbor, Maine.Summer Student Program participants from NYSCF and JAX Genomic Medicine stand together in front of The Jackson Laboratory in Farmington, Connecticut.Two Summer Student Program participants and a mentor wearing PPE work together in a laboratory space.Summer Student Program participants sit around a large table in an office space during a journal club meeting.
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🧬 New to sequencing analysis? @jax.org's video series covers essential methods for generating, analyzing & interpreting sequencing data. Explore how to: 🔹 Perform Sanger sequencing 🔹 Interpret GWAS results 🔹 Analyze gene expression with RNA sequencing Watch here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Introduction to Sequencing Analysis - YouTube
Build a strong foundation in sequencing analysis with this introductory video series. Designed for learners new to genomics, this playlist covers essential m...
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JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Introducing Dr. Shawn David! 🎉 Congrats to @jax.org & @umainegradschool.bsky.social Ph.D. candidate Shawn David for successfully defending his dissertation, "MHC Class II Repression in Clonal Hematopoiesis and Its Implications for CD4+ T Cell Surveillance.” #JAXTrainee #PhDSky #PhDChat
Shawn David professional headshot.
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