Courses and conferences

The Jackson Laboratory sponsors a wide variety of stimulating courses and conferences on its campus in Bar Harbor and at other locations with cosponsors. Explore the cutting edge of research in genomics, genetic diseases and biomedicine. Participate in these courses, meetings and workshops to reap a variety of benefits:  

  • Learn from world-renowned scientists
  • Network with peers and industry leaders
  • Gain hands-on experience in the training lab
  • Enjoy scenic Acadia National Park and charming Bar Harbor 

Upcoming courses:


June 30 - July 3
Frontiers in Microscopy: Whole Animal Imaging

July 20 - August 1
49th Annual Short Course on Medical and Experimental Mammalian Genetics

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Upcoming meetings:


August 8 - 9
7th Annual Mount Desert Island Stem Cell Symposium: Epigenetic Regulation of Stem Cells

Sep 18 - Sep 21
The Mouse as an Instrument for Ear Research III

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Upcoming workshops:


June 22- 26
Comprehensive Approaches to the in vivo Assessment of Cardiovascular Function in Mice

Sep 15 - Sep 19
Phenotyping Mouse Models of Human Lung Disease

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