This workshop provides training in the use of genetically defined laboratory mice as tools for asking questions about gene function and the role of genetics in the biology of cancer. The techniques learned are broadly applicable to many cancer types, such as brain, breast, colon, leukemia/lymphoma, and prostate cancer. Participants completing the course will acquire a practical knowledge of how to characterize and analyze specific mouse cancer models.
In-Person Capacity: 20
Registration is full. Please add your name to the wait list.
May 17 - 23
2024
This workshop provides training in the use of genetically defined laboratory mice as tools for asking questions about gene function and the role of genetics in the biology of cancer. Lectures will be given in the morning by world-renowned scientists, followed by intensive hands-on laboratory sessions. Didactic lectures will reflect current knowledge of modeling cancer in a variety of organ sites and will emphasize common themes in cancer research and modeling. During the hands-on laboratory sessions, participants will develop skills in cancer model manipulations and surgical techniques that they will be able to apply to their own research. The techniques learned are broadly applicable to many cancer types, such as brain, breast, colon, leukemia/lymphoma, and prostate cancer.
During this workshop, participants have the opportunity to present their work (or proposed work) and receive constructive and encouraging feedback from course faculty. While not a requirement, participants are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this offer and bring a 2-3 minute PowerPoint presentation.
Kent Scientific Corporationas part of KentGivesBack generously sponsors scholarship awards for select JAX Workshops. We would like to extend a sincere thanks to Kent Scientific Corporation for their generous support. We would also like to congratulate Mohsen Mazloomrezaei of Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, recipient of a 2024 Kent Scientific Corporation scholarship award.
Completion of this workshop may be used for continuing educational units for AALAS and Academy of Surgical Research (ASR) re-certification.
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor, Pathology
Assistant Professor
Research Scientist
Assistant Professor
Technical Training Specialist | She/Her
Associate Professor
Assistant Research Professor
Research Scientist
Includes full access to workshop instruction and materials. Fees do not cover travel or lodging.
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. We do provide shuttles to and from the main campus for the duration of the course. Highseas is handicap accessible (please indicate accessibility needs in registration). This lodging option cannot accommodate families. Lodging may be shared with other participants.
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.
Air
Bar Harbor is serviced by two airports:
Hancock County/Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) – 20 minutes away
Bangor International Airport (BGR) – 1hr 15 minutes away
Bangor Airport Travel Advisory:
Due to ongoing renovation and infrastructure improvement at Bangor International Airport, travel may be impacted between April 29-May 24th. Over this 4-week period there will be no air service between Mondays at 8:00am and Wednesdays at 3:00pm. Please take this into consideration when booking your travel.
Public transportation is not available from local airports. Please visit the Bar Harbor and Bangor airport services webpages for information on shuttles to and from Mount Desert Island. Rideshare options like Uber or Lyft are not commonly available.
Ground
Bar Harbor is approximately 5 hours by car from the greater Boston area. Rental cars are available from Hertz at either nearby airport. Additionally, there is a free Island Explorer bus system which can be used around the island and the national park.
Associate Director, Courses & Conferences | She/Her
Professor, Senior Director of Shared Resources in the School of Medicine and Public Health
Professor and The Tom and Jean McMullin Chair of Genetics, Director of the Whole Systems Genomics Initiative
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