Alzheimer's and Aging CoursesUpcoming Event

Principles and Techniques for Improving Preclinical to Clinical Translation in Alzheimer's Disease Research

Location: The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Enhance Your Alzheimer's Disease Research

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.

Scholarships are available for all career stages. Learn more below.

Please contact the event organizer for more information

May 19 - 23

2025

About

Join us for the Principles and Techniques for Improving Preclinical to Clinical Translation in Alzheimer’s Disease Research workshop, a unique opportunity designed for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty interested in bridging the gap between preclinical and clinical Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) research.

This immersive workshop provides practical skills and insights for the rigorous experimental design and analysis of pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and preclinical efficacy experiments using AD research models.

Why Attend?

Enhance your understanding and application of AD research techniques through a combination of interactive lectures, hands-on laboratory training sessions and engaging group discussions. Whether attending in person or virtually, you will have access to in-depth knowledge and the opportunity to engage with the latest research methodologies.

In-person Experience:

Receive laboratory training to refine your AD research techniques using translational mouse models, including:

· Biomethods

· In vivo dosing and serial blood collections

· Cerebrospinal fluid and brain tissue collection

· Perfusion

· Pre-clinical statistical analyses

This workshop also offers a unique platform to connect with leading experts and peers in the field, foster collaborative research, and advance your career.The workshop will begin on Monday, May 19 and will conclude at 5:00 pm on Friday, May 23. Housing is available for check in after 3:00 pm on Sunday, May 18, with check out by 10:00am on Saturday, May 24.

Virtual Access:

Can’t attend in person? Our virtual format ensures you won’t miss out. Access live-streamed lectures, participate in interactive Q&A sessions, and benefit from recorded content available for six months post-course.

Although virtual participants won’t have access to hands-on workshops, poster sessions, or evening events, the comprehensive online experience ensures you stay apprised of the latest advancements in Alzheimer’s Disease research.

Research reported in this publication was supported by the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number R13AG060708. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

View the 2024 schedule here to get an idea of content and flow.

Schedule

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Registration

Apply to attend

Registration Fee: $1600; Optional Shared Lodging Fee: $375

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Course/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.

The is an application based course. Your registration will be reviewed on a rolling bases and we will notify you of your status once it is reviewed. Compleation of this registration does not confirm your attendance.

Payments:

On the check out page you can select to pay offline, or by credit card. If a credit card is provided at this time a temporary hold may be placed for up to 7 days. Upon acceptance, the card will automatically be charged the full amount. Registration is not confirmed until full payment has been received. Payment in full is due 45 days prior to the start of the course.

Scholarship Application

Registration Fee: $1600; Optional Shared Lodging Fee: $375

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Scholarship funds are available for the majority of Courses and Workshops delivered by The Jackson Laboratory. Scholarships are supported by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, NIH grants, foundation awards and gifts or donations to The Jackson Laboratory. Not all courses or workshops are funded by NIH awards.

Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed on a rolling basis, ensuring that you receive a decision as soon as possible.

The Jackson Laboratory strongly encourages individuals who are from underrepresented populations to apply. Underrepresented populations are defined by the National Institutes of Health. (See also NIH NOT-OD-15-053 for definitions regarding under-represented groups). For scholarship awards, first preference will be given to students, post-doctoral fellows, or junior faculty from populations under-represented in the biomedical sciences currently enrolled in, or working at, a U.S. institution.

Scholarship funds will offset a portion of the tuition and fees required to attend the educational program; in rare cases, scholarships will be awarded to cover the full registration fee. Funds will not be sent to scholarship awardees; rather funds are credited to applicants who register to take a course.

Virtual

Standard Registration $150.00 Scholarship Registration $30.00

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Detail Section:

Virtual registration includes live access to all didactic lectures, and access to lecture recordings for 3 months after the conclusion of the event. Due to speaker permissions, some lectures may not be recorded.

Payments:

Payment is due at the time of registration via credit card. If you are unable to pay via credit card, please contact the event planner before registering for instructions.

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 cancelation (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 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 fees.
If canceled less than 14 days prior to the course start date, no refund is available.

Payments and Cancellations

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.

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. 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. 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.

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.

Area information:

Event Contact

Lexi Hennigan, B.S.

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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

The National Institute on Aging

Alzheimer's and Aging CoursesUpcoming Event

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