Alzheimer's Disease and Aging Workshops at JAX

The Jackson Laboratory offers specialized programs designed to advance your research and understanding of Alzheimer's disease and aging through hands-on experiences and expert-led training.

May 5–8, 2025

Workshop on Computational Techniques and Resources for Effective Translational Research in Alzheimer’s Disease

Bar Harbor ME

Registration is Open

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Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID) May 12–15, 2025
Workshop on Principles and Techniques for Improving Preclinical to Clinical Translation in Alzheimer's Disease Research May 19–23, 2025

Computational Techniques and Resources for Effective Translational Research in Alzheimer's Disease
May 5 – 8, 2025 | Bar Harbor, Maine

This hands-on workshop is designed to accelerate preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) research by equipping participants with computational techniques and tools to better utilize multi-scale data from model systems and humans. Participants will receive in-depth training and guidance from expert faculty in bioinformatics, genetics, omics technologies and AD research.

Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID) Conference
May 12 – 15, 2025 | Bar Harbor, Maine

Join us for the VCID Conference, where scientists from diverse fields—vascular biology, neurodegeneration, genetics and computational biology—will come together to tackle critical challenges in this growing area of research. With a focus on participation by graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior investigators, this conference and integrated workshops will focus on the fundamentals of VCID, the interface between the human condition and preclinical resources, and will provide networking and career development opportunities.

Principles and Techniques for Improving Preclinical Translation in Alzheimer's Disease
May 19 – 23, 2025 | Bar Harbor, Maine & virtual

Leveraging the expertise and resources of the Model Organism Development for Evaluation of Late Onset Alzheimer’s Disease (MODEL-AD) Precision Medicine consortium, which includes the University of Pittsburgh, Indiana University, and JAX, this hands-on workshop is an invaluable resource for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and researchers seeking to enhance their research capabilities in Alzheimer’s Disease studies.

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Registration Fee: $1000; $200 Optional Shared Housing

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Workshop registration fees include all workshop materials, supplies, and most meals. Optional shared lodging at the Highseas Conference Center.

Payments:

Registration is only confirmed once full payment has been received. Payment in full is due 60 days before the start of the course. You can pay using Visa, Mastercard, or American Express during registration. Wire transfers will be accepted only with prior authorization; contact the event planner for further instructions. All bank charges associated with payment are the responsibility of the course participant.

Receipts:

Receipts will be provided automatically when payment is received via email through the registration system.

Scholarship Application

Registration Fee: $1000; $200 Optional Shared Housing

Scholarship Application

Scholarships are available for this workshop, and are made possible by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, NIH Grants, foundation awards and gifts or donations to The Jackson Laboratory. The Jackson Laboratory strongly encourages students, post-doctoral fellows, or junior faculty from populations under-represented in the biomedical sciences to register, with a preference for those currently enrolled in or working at a U.S. institution. Underrepresented populations are defined by the National Institutes of Health, see NIH NOT-OD-20-031 for definitions.

Workshop registration fees include all workshop materials, supplies, and most meals. Optional shared lodging is available at the Highseas Conference Center for an additional fee.

Payments:

Payments will not be charged until your scholarship application has been reviewed. If you supply a credit card at the time of registration, a pre-authorization may be placed on the card.

Registration is not confirmed until full payment has been received (less any scholarships). Payment in full is due 60 days prior to the start of the course. During registration you can pay using Visa, Mastercard, or American Express or select Check Payment. If paying by academic or personal check, payment is due immediately upon acceptance into the workshop.

Receipts:

Receipts will be provided automatically when payment is received via email through the registration system.

Payments:

Registration is only confirmed once full payment has been received. Payment in full is due 45 days before the start of the course for in-person attendance or due at the time of registration for virtual events. You can pay using Visa, MasterCard, or American Express during registration or select Check Payment. If paying by academic or personal check, payment is due immediately upon acceptance into the workshop. Checks should be made payable to The Jackson Laboratory and mailed to Bank of America, 90260 Collection Center Dr, Chicago, IL 60693. Be sure to include your name and the event title on any checks. Wire transfers will be accepted only with prior authorization; contact the event planner for further instructions. All bank charges associated with payment are the responsibility of the course participant.

Receipts:

Receipts will be provided automatically when payment is received via email through the registration system.

Cancellations and Refunds:

To receive a refund on registration, written cancellation (email) must be received 30 calendar days prior to the start date of the course. Refunds will be subject to administrative fees as follows:

If canceled prior to 30 days from the course start date, you will be refunded your registration & lodging fee less 10% of fees paid as an administrative registration fee.
If canceled 14-29 days prior to the course start date, you will be refunded 50% of your registration & lodging fees.
If canceled less than 14 days prior to the course start date, no refund is available.
If the attendee is not able to attend the course but would like to send a qualified colleague in your place, JAX will transfer your registration to your colleague’s registration at no additional cost.

Travel Information

Lodging
Travel

On-Campus
Lodging accommodations at JAX’s Highseas Conference Center is available for an additional fee. Highseas, located approximately 1 mile from The Jackson Laboratory, is a spacious estate built in 1912, overlooking the entrance to Frenchman Bay and adjacent to beautiful Acadia National Park. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to the Conference Center. This lodging option cannot accommodate families. Rooms may be shared with other participants.

Off-Campus
Participants interested in securing off-campus lodging may refer to the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce website for a guide on hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, and short-term rentals in the Bar Harbor area.

Meals will be provided by JAX’s campus dining services throughout the event. Participants staying off-campus may still partake in evening meals at Highseas. Please refer to the event schedule for more information.

Participants must adhere to Maine State travel, health and safety guidelines at the time of the event and use good judgement when arranging lodging. We recommend participants be familiar with their hotel’s cancellation policies prior to booking. The Jackson Laboratory is not responsible for lodging expenses or losses incurred due to the cancellation or rescheduling of an event.

Workshop attendees are responsible for transportation to and from the event.

Air

Bar Harbor is served by two airports:

Hancock County/Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)
Bangor Airport (BGR)

Car

Bar Harbor is approximately 6 hours by car from the greater Boston area.

Rental cars are available from both BHB and BGR airports.

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HHMI Education

National Institute on Aging - Grant R13AG089980

Alzheimer's Disease and Aging Workshops at JAX

May 5–8, 2025

Workshop on Computational Techniques and Resources for Effective Translational Research in Alzheimer’s Disease

Bar Harbor ME

View Other Dates

Registration

Register Now

Scholarship Application

Travel Information

Air

Car

Area information:

Event Contact

Courses And Conferences

People

Asli Uyar, Ph.D.

Gregory Carter, Ph.D.

The Jackson Laboratory

Vilas Menon, Ph.D.

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Anna Greenwood, Ph.D.

Sage Bionetworks

Susan McClatchy, M.S.

The Jackson Laboratory

Supporters

Alzheimer's Disease and Aging Workshops at JAX

May 5–8, 2025

Workshop on Computational Techniques and Resources for Effective Translational Research in Alzheimer’s Disease

Bar Harbor ME

View Other Dates

Registration

Register Now

Scholarship Application

Travel Information

Air

Car

Area information:

Event Contact

Courses And Conferences

People

Asli Uyar, Ph.D.

Gregory Carter, Ph.D.

The Jackson Laboratory

Vilas Menon, Ph.D.

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Anna Greenwood, Ph.D.

Sage Bionetworks

Susan McClatchy, M.S.

The Jackson Laboratory

Supporters

Funding for this workshop has been provided by