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JAX Genomic Education
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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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This paid, 10-week program is for students who are passionate about discovery, eager to conduct their own mentored research project and ready to build skills that define great scientists — curiosity, resilience and collaboration.

Have questions? Join a virtual open house to learn more 👇
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November 21, 2025 at 1:06 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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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
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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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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 👇
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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 👇
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November 12, 2025 at 1:21 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...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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🎙️ PRE-CONFERENCE SYMPOSIA
Join us for an interactive session focused on advancing education in precision oncology.

📊 POSTER
Chat with Kalisi as she shares insights on whether GCs are prepared for emerging roles in precision oncology and highlights findings from an educational needs assessment.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:51 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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Discover how JAX supports the next generation of scientific leaders: www.jax.org/education-an...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:18 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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Erica draws on lessons from the JAX Virtual Cancer Genomics Program, which scaled from 26 to 200+ students participating per year, including many from schools without research infrastructure.

Students explore #CancerGenomics, #PrecisionMedicine & #BiomedicalCareers — no lab required.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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💻🧬 How can virtual platforms make inquiry-based STEM learning more accessible in high-enrollment undergrad courses?

Erica Gerace, Ph.D., program manager at @jacksonlab.bsky.social, shares practical strategies in a new blog featured by the AAAS IUSE Initiative: aaas-iuse.org/how-to-use-v...
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October 28, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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New to mouse models or need a refresher? Build a foundation with @jacksonlab.bsky.social’s Basics of Mouse Genetics MicroSeries with 3️⃣ short lessons on key concepts.

✅ Complete the lessons and knowledge check to earn an optional JAX digital badge: education.learning.jax.org/page/basics-...
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October 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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🧬 🎨 Volunteers from @jacksonlab.bsky.social hosted a pipette art booth at the recent Girl Scouts of Maine Build. Create. Innovate. event, inspiring young scientists to explore creativity & #STEM hands-on.

We're grateful to have been part of this community event. Thank you to all who joined us! 👏
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October 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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📣 Recognizing #HereditaryCancer saves lives.

🩺 🥼 This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, learn when genetic testing for hereditary breast cancer is appropriate — a crucial step in personalized cancer risk & management.

🆓 CME/CNE: education.clinical.jax.org/page/genetic...

#EarlyDetection #PinkOctober
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October 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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✅ Learn essential techniques for high-quality results
✅ Receive personalized feedback from JAX experts
✅ Practice in a supportive environment
✅ Leave with skills you can apply immediately

Need help justifying your attendance?
📩 Download a justification letter template for your PI or supervisor.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Designing a better mouse model starts here. 🐁 🧬

Optimize your #GeneEditing experiments with cutting-edge #CRISPR techniques in @jacksonlab.bsky.social's self-paced, online course: education.learning.jax.org/basics-of-cr...

💡 Practical, 1 – 2 hour #GeneticEngineering intro for all skill levels.
October 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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With guidance from #neuroskyence experts, participants explored innovative approaches to analyzing complex behavioral datasets, gaining the skills and confidence to advance their own research. 👏

📅 Thinking ahead to 2026?
🔔 Get notified when registration opens: form.jotform.com/251175439247...
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October 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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✅ Another successful short course at @jacksonlab.bsky.social!

Participants gained experience applying #MachineLearning to behavior quantification, refining their ability to use data analysis and advanced modeling integrations in their #Neuroscience and #BehavioralScience research. 🧠 🤖
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October 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Participants successfully enhanced their research skills at @jacksonlab.bsky.social's recent hands-on workshop, learning both advanced vascular catheterization techniques in the laboratory mouse and best practices for achieving successful surgical outcomes. 👏
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October 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🧬 Did you know @jacksonlab.bsky.social has 40+ free online courses, making it easy to advance your knowledge in #genetics & #genomics topics?

➡️ Build skills on your schedule: education.learning.jax.org?utm_source=b...

Currently trending among grad students, research associates & colony managers 👇
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October 9, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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🎉 Congrats to Ann Wells, Ph.D., a postdoctoral associate at @jacksonlab.bsky.social, for being awarded an honorable mention in Phase 1 of the NIH National Eye Institute S-index challenge for her project, "Quantifying Research Transparency."

🔗 www.nei.nih.gov/about/news-a...

#JAXTrainee
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October 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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👉 Have 15 minutes? Gain professional skills to grow your career in #BiomedicalScience:
✅ Scientific Communication
✅ Mentoring Students & Trainees
✅ Laboratory Management
✅ Team Science
✅ Project Management
✅ Scientific Teaching

Free to access: education.learning.jax.org/page/biomedi...
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October 2, 2025 at 12:07 PM