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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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Biomarker testing + the expertise to interpret results are essential to precision cancer care. MCGI & @jaxeducation.bsky.social are closing the gap to precision oncology.

Get the details: https://go.jax.org/connectingthedots

#CancerBiomarkerDay #GeneticCounselorAppreciationDay 💙
November 13, 2025 at 8:46 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 👇
Blue graphic with light blue and white text reads, "The Jackson Laboratory | Free online learning for lab animal professionals | Build skills in genetics and genomics with self-paced MicroLessons and MiniCourses | Top 3 Courses Right Now." Blue graphic with light blue and white text and a tablet reads, "Breeding Strategies: Simple to Complex | Depending on your research needs, breeding can be simple or complex. This course will help you figure out the most efficient breeding strategies for your experimental and control mice." Blue graphic with light blue and white text and a tablet reads, "Common Laboratory Mouse Strains | This guide introduces inbred, outbred and hybrid mouse strains and explains their nomenclature, genetic drift and more." Blue graphic with light blue and white text and a tablet reads, "Cre-lox Technology in Mouse Modeling | Learn how to use Cre-lox gene editing technology to genetically engineer general, tissue specific, and inducible knock-outs, apply the FLP-FRT system, and turn on fluorescent reporter genes."
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 👇
White graphic with bright blue along the bottom reads, ""The instructors were not only incredibly knowledgeable but also patient and committed to ensuring we mastered the fundamentals. Their guidance gave me the confidence to apply what I learned with precision and care." — 2024 Surgical Techniques Participant | The Jackson Laboratory."
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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👩‍🏫 💻 STEM educators: How can your students gain experience with real-world #genomics data?

The Database Tutorials module provides guidance for using #BLAST, #cBioPortal, #PolyPhen-2 and #UniProt in classrooms or independent projects: www.jax.org/education-an...

#Dataskyence #EduSky
Database Tutorials
Explore how to use BLAST, cBioPortal, PolyPhen-2, and UniProt - perfect for both classroom learning and independent projects.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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🥼🧬 How can future health care providers deliver #PrecisionMedicine if many graduate without genomics training?

JAX Clinical Education uses real-world case studies to show how genomic data informs clinical decisions in their Applied Genomics course with U. of New England: www.jax.org/news-and-ins...
Building the next generation of genomic thinkers
JAX and the University of New England are preparing future health care providers for the era of precision medicine
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November 10, 2025 at 2:07 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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From rare diseases to cancer care, genomics is already transforming medicine. @jaxeducation.bsky.social and the University of New England are training future clinicians to apply genomic science to real-world care — before they even enter medical school. 🎓 🧬
Building the next generation of genomic thinkers
JAX and the University of New England are preparing future health care providers for the era of precision medicine
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November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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🧬 Attending the National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Conference in Seattle?

👋 JAX Clinical Education team members are excited to connect with colleagues in the genetic counseling profession and learn about advancements in education and research at #NSGC25!

#GCchat @jacksonlab.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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🧠 November is #NationalAlzheimersDiseaseMonth, recognizing those working to better understand, support and care for people affected by #Alzheimers.

60+ researchers joined @jacksonlab.bsky.social workshops in 2025 to strengthen the community working to #EndALZ: www.jax.org/news-and-ins...
JAX accelerates Alzheimer’s research through hands-on education
New and long-standing workshops at The Jackson Laboratory empower researchers with cutting-edge tools, data, and collaborative opportunities.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:31 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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🔍 🧬 Wonder what it’s like to be a #JAXTrainee?

Step into a day in the life of Hilda, whose #PhD research explores mechanisms of genetic recombination & how disruptions can contribute to infertility: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0kc...

Hilda is pursuing her Ph.D. in Biomedical Science at UMaine GSBSE.
Day in the Life of JAX Predoctoral Affiliate Hilda Frempong | Biomedical Science Ph.D. Student
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November 3, 2025 at 3:47 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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🧬 🖥️ Tackling genomic data can feel overwhelming. Building confidence starts with the basics.

Explore @jacksonlab.bsky.social’s Beginner’s Guide to Genomic Databases to strengthen your skills in genomic data structures, annotation and sequence alignment: education.learning.jax.org/genomic-data...
Genomic Databases: A Beginner's Guide
Gain a basic understanding of genomic data analysis by focusing on essential topics such as genomic data structures, annotation, and sequence alignment within the context of web-based genomic database...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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🧬 Translating lab discoveries into patient care is complex. Early-career scientists often lack access to clinical context, making it challenging to connect research w/ patient outcomes.

Our virtual course offers exposure to clinical decision-making in #PrecisionOncology: www.jax.org/news-and-ins...
New JAX-led course gives early career researchers a front-row seat to personalized cancer care
Genomic tumor boards connect early career researchers with real-world cancer cases and clinical decision-making
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October 29, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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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...
Screenshot of blog post titled, "How to use virtual platforms to design accessible inquiry projects for high-enrollment undergraduate courses."
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! 👏
Young scientists and their family members gather under a tent at The Jackson Laboratory's booth, exploring a hands-on pipette art activity with guidance from two JAX volunteers at a table filled with pipettes and tips, colorful racks, and plastic tubes filled with dye. Three JAX volunteers smile for a selfie under the event tent at The Jackson Laboratory's booth during the Girl Scouts of Maine outreach activity. Young scientists focus on a pipette art activity at The Jackson Laboratory's booth, using pipettes to place colored dye onto a worksheet at a table with colorful racks and tubes. Young scientists and their family members gather under a tent at The Jackson Laboratory's booth, exploring a hands-on pipette art activity with guidance from JAX volunteers at a table filled with pipettes and tips, colorful racks, and plastic tubes filled with dye.
October 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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The bold new alliance between JAX and NSYCF promises to transform biomedical research and bring life-changing therapies to patients faster than ever before. 🧬 🧪 🔬

Learn more: www.jax.org/news-and-insights/2025/october/scope-speed-scale-

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October 22, 2025 at 11:31 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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Together, we’re redefining what’s possible.​
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With the acquisition of the New York Stem Cell Foundation, The Jackson Laboratory is connecting the power of mouse, cell, and AI models to speed breakthroughs from discovery to therapy and transform the future of medicine.​
Breakthroughs
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October 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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New to laboratory mouse surgery or aiming for more consistent results? Differences in technique can lead to variability that affects reliability of your research.

Build skills that support reproducible science at our upcoming hands-on workshop.

⚠️ Only a few seats left: www.jax.org/education-an...
Workshop on Surgical Techniques in the Laboratory Mouse - December 2025
Discover the key to mastering mouse surgical techniques in our four-day workshop. This workshop offers an in-depth look at essential skills and select surgical procedures. Ideal for newcomers and seas...
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October 22, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Connecting research and clinical practice: training the next generation of translational scientists - @jacksonlab.bsky.social @jaxeducation.bsky.social go.nature.com/4qlnjEI
Connecting research and clinical practice: training the next generation of translational scientists - Nature Biotechnology
A virtual course provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to witness the translation of basic and preclinical research to inform clinical decisions related to precision oncology.
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October 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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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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🧠🔬 Curious what it’s like to be a #JAXTrainee?

Watch a day in the life of Kiley, whose #PhD research is advancing understanding of the brain after injury: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1-h...

Kiley is pursuing her Ph.D. in Neuroscience at Tufts University School of Medicine.
Day in the Life of JAX Predoctoral Affiliate Kiley Martin | Neuroscience Ph.D. Student
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October 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM