thejacksonlaboratory

About

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution founded in 1929 in Bar Harbor, Maine. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for diseases and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. Over the decades, JAX has pioneered the use of laboratory mice as models for human disease. JAX has evolved into a global team of nearly 3,000 employees located in multiple countries including the U.S., Japan, and China. With an operating budget of approximately $628 million as of 2023, JAX focuses its research on critical areas including cancer, aging, diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases. It operates under the National Cancer Institute designation, making significant contributions to cancer research. JAX also emphasizes education, offering programs tailored for scientists at all career stages. The laboratory provides access to over 13,000 strains of genetically specialized mice and multiple educational resources targeting various levels of scientific expertise.