Jackson Laboratory
Jackson Laboratory is a non-profit genetics research institution located in Bar Harbor, Maine, United States. It was founded in 1929 by Clarence Cook Little, a prominent geneticist known for his work on cancer and inbreeding. The laboratory is named after its founder's mother, Abbie L. Jackson.
History[edit | edit source]
The Jackson Laboratory was established with the aim of understanding the genetic basis of human disease and improving human health through research, genetic resources, and education. The laboratory has made significant contributions to the field of genetics, including the development of the first genetically modified mice and the discovery of genes associated with diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease.
Research[edit | edit source]
The Jackson Laboratory conducts research in various areas of genetics, including cancer genetics, genomic medicine, immunology, neurobiology, and reproductive biology. The laboratory's research is supported by a variety of funding sources, including NIH grants, philanthropy, and revenue from the sale of laboratory mice.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The Jackson Laboratory's main campus is located in Bar Harbor, Maine. The laboratory also has facilities in Sacramento, California, and Farmington, Connecticut. These facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories, animal facilities, and computational biology centers.
Education and Training[edit | edit source]
The Jackson Laboratory offers a variety of education and training programs, including graduate school programs, postdoctoral training, summer student programs, and continuing education courses. The laboratory also hosts scientific conferences and workshops on a variety of topics in genetics and genomics.
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