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? See how machine learning is revolutionizing research on cognitive function and its potential impact on breakthroughs in neuropsychiatric conditions, Alzheimer's and more. Join us for the second edition of JAX's virtual series, Scientifically Speaking! Register ?? https://lnkd.in/ekaXGdwH See you soon!

NEW from JAX Education & The Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) -- ?? Genomic Tumor Boards for Early Career Researchers ?? ?? Learn more about this innovative course for the next generation of scientists focused on translating basic research from the lab to real-world clinical care for improved patient outcomes: https://lnkd.in/efbE_Abw #TranslationalResearch

JAX’s Elise Courtois and Jasmina Kuljancic, alongside UConn Health's Danielle Luciano, welcomed Connecticut Public's Michayla Savitt to the JAX Farmington, Conn. campus in August to discuss the impact they're making to improve the lives of people living with endometriosis. Courtois and Luciano co-direct EndoRISE, a JAX, UConn and Connecticut state collaboration that has created the CT endometriosis biorepository – the nation's first public, multi-institution biorepository of its kind. ??? Listen to the 4:42-minute audio segment and read the feature story: https://lnkd.in/eRRBY9tD ??? Visit www.jax.org/endo for more on endometriosis research at JAX.

Read and learn more about Charles Lee, PhD, DSc, FACMG's election to The Royal Society of Canada | La Société royale du Canada incoming class of 2024 Fellows, in recognition of his outstanding achievements in the field of human genetics. ?? : https://lnkd.in/eH2Cs9UV The RSC is an elite 141-year-old Canadian scientific organization and the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence in Canada. This milestone, and RSC's highest honor, acknowledges Lee's enduring impact on the scientific community. ?? The exceptional group will be officially inducted into the RSC on November 8 at #COEE2024 in Vancouver. ??

Summer 2024 Intern Spotlight - Emma Hussey! This summer, we were fortunate to have Emma Hussey join the MCGI team through her internship experience at Colby College. During her time with us, Emma played a pivotal role in enhancing the operational efficiency of our Genomic Tumor Board (GTB) session series. She collaborated closely with various team members to design, archive, and implement a new data entry structure, improving the organization and accessibility of our administrative session data. Emma’s attention to detail and innovative approach helped streamline our processes, significantly reducing the time spent on data entry and creating a centralized reference point, eliminating the need for multiple sources. Thank you, Emma, for your hard work and dedication this summer! We’re excited to see all the great things you’ll accomplish in the future. The Jackson Laboratory

Are you planning a study with aged mice and in need of expert guidance? Save the date for our September 10 webinar where you'll discover key experimental planning strategies to boost the efficiency and reproducibility of your aging studies. We’ll cover: ? Aging mouse study design considerations ? Sources of potential variation in aging cohorts and longevity studies ? Phenotypic changes throughout the mouse lifecycle ? Aging phenotypes in the C57BL/6J and HET3 models Take advantage of this chance to learn from the JAX Technical Information Services team and register today to secure your spot! https://bit.ly/479zjA5

Cathleen Lutz, PhD, Vice President of the Rare Disease Translational Center at The Jackson Laboratory #JAX discusses how the laboratory is addressing unmet needs in rare diseases. #CheckRare #RareDisease The Jackson Laboratory https://lnkd.in/ei4ENZf9

????Congratulations to Jennifer SanMiguel, Ph.D., a lead scientist in the JAX Rare Disease Translational Center, who received a Patient First Scientist Award at Casey McPherson's 2024 Rose Gala in honor of her work with the To Cure a Rose Foundation. SanMiguel has developed multiple humanized HNRNPH2 mouse models representing variants in the X-linked HNRNPH2 gene that cause a rare, neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by intellectual disability, developmental delay, motor function, and seizures in some patients. She leads the preclinical portfolio focused on antisense oligonucleotide knockdown of the HNRNPH2 gene and evaluating safety, dose ranging, and molecular and behavioral efficacy of the compounds. In collaboration with colleagues at Everlum Bio, this work will support the clinical development of a lead therapeutic for HNRNPH2 neurodevelopmental disorder. ??

Congratulations to The Robert Alvine Family Endowed Chair and Professor Charles Lee, PhD, DSc, FACMG, who has been selected as a Fellow of The Royal Society of Canada | La Société royale du Canada. Lee is one of 51 new Fellows elected to the Academy of Science for his outstanding scholarly achievements: https://lnkd.in/gcTYgkBX #COEE2024

??Paddles up! Congratulations to the JAX employees who participated in the 2024 Hartford Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival. This year, the JAX team (which included 15 new paddlers, nine seasoned veterans, and three teammates from the Bar Harbor campus) made it to division A, ranking fifth in the highly competitive community division. ??: Jillian Manierre https://riverfront.org/