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JAX Genomic Education
@jaxeducation.bsky.social
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Developing the next generation of modern biomedical leaders through experiential learning and educational programming at The Jackson Laboratory, around the 🌎 and online.

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🧬 HS senior or college student curious to explore #genetics and #genomics research next summer?

Applications are open for @jacksonlab.bsky.social’s Summer Student Program: www.jax.org/education-an...

📅 May 30 – August 7, 2026
📍 Bar Harbor, Maine & Farmington, Conn.
⏰ App deadline: January 26, 2026
Summer Student Program
A 10-week research fellowship for high school seniors and undergraduates excited by discovery, driven by curiosity, and eager to contribute to genetics and genomics research.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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👋 Heading to #ABRCMS2025?

📊 Sarah Wojiski, director of education and external programs at @jacksonlab.bsky.social, will be judging posters this year. Say hi if you see her!

Good luck to all students and early-career researchers presenting this week at ABRCMS.
November 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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👏 We’re proud to support @jacksonlab.bsky.social’s Summer Student Program alums presenting at ABRCMS!

If you’re attending #ABRCMS2025, stop by during the poster sessions to explore their impactful research.

Click through to see the full list of presentations 👇
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November 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Curious how cutting-edge research is advancing #RareDisease treatment? 🧬

Explore the biology and genetics of rare disease, work through case studies and learn how preclinical research drives therapeutic development in @jacksonlab.bsky.social's 🆓 course: education.learning.jax.org/exploring-ra...
Exploring Rare Disease Through Translational Research
Learn how mouse models help researchers disentangle the complexity of rare disease and help drive preclinical drug development.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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📹 Cancer Education in Under 5 Minutes YouTube playlist:
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Cancer Education in Under 5 Minutes - YouTube
Arm yourself with education to be an informed advocate. These videos, created by The Jackson Laboratory Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative, are geared toward c...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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In his own words, JAX President & CEO Lon Cardon reflects on how the JAX-NYSCF partnership brings together people, ideas and innovation to accelerate discoveries and improve human health. 🧬
https://www.jax.org/news-and-insights/2025/october/the-power-of-3
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November 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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🧠 Ph.D. student Lauren is uncovering how exercise reshapes brain circuits and how that could lead to #Alzheimers therapies.

Through @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social's 'Neuro at JAX' track, she studies whether key brain regions can replicate exercise's benefits. Learn more: gsbs.tufts.edu/news-events/...
PhD Student Experience at Tufts GSBS: Lauren Lepeak on Neuroscience Research at JAX | Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Are you considering a PhD in neuroscience or curious about the unique opportunities available through Tufts Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) in collaboration with The Jackson Laboratory (...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Join us at this exciting Workshop on #LongReads with keynotes from @aphillippy.bsky.social @mydennis.bsky.social
co-organized by @christinebeck.bsky.social and Mark Adams @jacksonlab.bsky.social Register www.jax.org/longread
#RNA #genomics #bioinformatics #cancer #medicine #evolution #neuroscience
Long-Read Sequencing Workshop
The program will involve sessions on Genome Evolution, Genome Regulation, Transcriptomics, Rare Diseases, Common Diseases, and Viral and Microbial Genomes. Committed speakers include Adam Phillipy (NH...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Meet Dr. John Butts!

🎉 Congrats to @jacksonlab.bsky.social & @umainegradschool.bsky.social Ph.D. candidate John Butts on defending his dissertation, "Experimental & computational approaches to understanding sequence basis of cis-regulatory elements & functional human variation.

#JAXTrainee #PhDSky
John Butts headshot.
November 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Excited to connect with everyone at #SfN25! 👇

🧠 Grad Fair – Booth 46
Chat about the 'Neuro at JAX' Ph.D. and postdoc training opportunities.

🧠 Exhibit Hall – Booth 301
Learn about @jacksonlab.bsky.social's hands-on workshops and courses on #Alzheimers, #MachineLearning and #Neuroscience.

@sfn.org
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November 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Biomarker testing + the expertise to interpret results are essential to precision cancer care. MCGI & @jaxeducation.bsky.social are closing the gap to precision oncology.

Get the details: https://go.jax.org/connectingthedots

#CancerBiomarkerDay #GeneticCounselorAppreciationDay 💙
November 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Whether you're new to laboratory animal science or advancing your expertise, explore 40+ 🆓 #genetics and #genomics courses from @jacksonlab.bsky.social: education.learning.jax.org?utm_source=b...

At #AALAS2025? Stop by Booth 1605!

🐁 Check out what colony managers, vets and lab techs are learning 👇
Blue graphic with light blue and white text reads, "The Jackson Laboratory | Free online learning for lab animal professionals | Build skills in genetics and genomics with self-paced MicroLessons and MiniCourses | Top 3 Courses Right Now." Blue graphic with light blue and white text and a tablet reads, "Breeding Strategies: Simple to Complex | Depending on your research needs, breeding can be simple or complex. This course will help you figure out the most efficient breeding strategies for your experimental and control mice." Blue graphic with light blue and white text and a tablet reads, "Common Laboratory Mouse Strains | This guide introduces inbred, outbred and hybrid mouse strains and explains their nomenclature, genetic drift and more." Blue graphic with light blue and white text and a tablet reads, "Cre-lox Technology in Mouse Modeling | Learn how to use Cre-lox gene editing technology to genetically engineer general, tissue specific, and inducible knock-outs, apply the FLP-FRT system, and turn on fluorescent reporter genes."
November 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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📢 Last chance to register!

Surgical Techniques in the Laboratory Mouse at @uconnhealth.bsky.social, Dec. 2 – 5: www.jax.org/education-an...

Led by @jacksonlab.bsky.social experts, this workshop offers practical tips and hands-on practice for researchers.

See what a past participant had to say 👇
White graphic with bright blue along the bottom reads, ""The instructors were not only incredibly knowledgeable but also patient and committed to ensuring we mastered the fundamentals. Their guidance gave me the confidence to apply what I learned with precision and care." — 2024 Surgical Techniques Participant | The Jackson Laboratory."
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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👩‍🏫 💻 STEM educators: How can your students gain experience with real-world #genomics data?

The Database Tutorials module provides guidance for using #BLAST, #cBioPortal, #PolyPhen-2 and #UniProt in classrooms or independent projects: www.jax.org/education-an...

#Dataskyence #EduSky
Database Tutorials
Explore how to use BLAST, cBioPortal, PolyPhen-2, and UniProt - perfect for both classroom learning and independent projects.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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🥼🧬 How can future health care providers deliver #PrecisionMedicine if many graduate without genomics training?

JAX Clinical Education uses real-world case studies to show how genomic data informs clinical decisions in their Applied Genomics course with U. of New England: www.jax.org/news-and-ins...
Building the next generation of genomic thinkers
JAX and the University of New England are preparing future health care providers for the era of precision medicine
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November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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🔬 Recent JAX workshop participants gained hands-on experience with laboratory mouse procedures, building the knowledge, best practices and practical skills necessary to achieve reliable outcomes.

Thanks to everyone who joined us to further enhance their expertise and advance biomedical research. 👏
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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🐁 Working with mouse models in your research?

Learn about the fundamentals of mouse reproductive biology, optimizing breeding conditions and more in @jacksonlab.bsky.social's 1 – 2 hour online course.

Enroll for free: education.learning.jax.org/reproductive...
Screenshot of the "Reproductive Biology of the Laboratory Mouse" introductory MiniCourse lesson.
November 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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From rare diseases to cancer care, genomics is already transforming medicine. @jaxeducation.bsky.social and the University of New England are training future clinicians to apply genomic science to real-world care — before they even enter medical school. 🎓 🧬
Building the next generation of genomic thinkers
JAX and the University of New England are preparing future health care providers for the era of precision medicine
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November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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🧬 Attending the National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Conference in Seattle?

👋 JAX Clinical Education team members are excited to connect with colleagues in the genetic counseling profession and learn about advancements in education and research at #NSGC25!

#GCchat @jacksonlab.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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🧠 November is #NationalAlzheimersDiseaseMonth, recognizing those working to better understand, support and care for people affected by #Alzheimers.

60+ researchers joined @jacksonlab.bsky.social workshops in 2025 to strengthen the community working to #EndALZ: www.jax.org/news-and-ins...
JAX accelerates Alzheimer’s research through hands-on education
New and long-standing workshops at The Jackson Laboratory empower researchers with cutting-edge tools, data, and collaborative opportunities.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Introducing Dr. Eden Francoeur!

🎉 Congratulations to @jacksonlab.bsky.social and @uconnhealth.bsky.social Ph.D. candidate Eden Francoeur for successfully defending her dissertation, "Structural variation mechanisms and their rate in inbred mice.”

#JAXTrainee #PhDSky #PhDChat
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November 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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🔍 🧬 Wonder what it’s like to be a #JAXTrainee?

Step into a day in the life of Hilda, whose #PhD research explores mechanisms of genetic recombination & how disruptions can contribute to infertility: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0kc...

Hilda is pursuing her Ph.D. in Biomedical Science at UMaine GSBSE.
Day in the Life of JAX Predoctoral Affiliate Hilda Frempong | Biomedical Science Ph.D. Student
YouTube video by The Jackson Laboratory
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November 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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🎉 The 9th Annual JAX Scientific Symposium brought together @jacksonlab.bsky.social’s trainees and faculty to share groundbreaking research and innovative ideas.

Join us in celebrating our top awardees ⬇️
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October 31, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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🧬 🖥️ Tackling genomic data can feel overwhelming. Building confidence starts with the basics.

Explore @jacksonlab.bsky.social’s Beginner’s Guide to Genomic Databases to strengthen your skills in genomic data structures, annotation and sequence alignment: education.learning.jax.org/genomic-data...
Genomic Databases: A Beginner's Guide
Gain a basic understanding of genomic data analysis by focusing on essential topics such as genomic data structures, annotation, and sequence alignment within the context of web-based genomic database...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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🧬 Translating lab discoveries into patient care is complex. Early-career scientists often lack access to clinical context, making it challenging to connect research w/ patient outcomes.

Our virtual course offers exposure to clinical decision-making in #PrecisionOncology: www.jax.org/news-and-ins...
New JAX-led course gives early career researchers a front-row seat to personalized cancer care
Genomic tumor boards connect early career researchers with real-world cancer cases and clinical decision-making
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October 29, 2025 at 12:17 PM