Courses and educational programs

Whether your focus is on a genetic disease, broader genetics research, emerging genomics or other biomedical research, we welcome you. Attend courses and workshops at The Jackson Laboratory to enjoy networking opportunities with peers, access to world-renowned scientists, and time on Maine’s beautiful coastline in the town of Bar Harbor, adjacent to Acadia National Park.


Upcoming student symposiums

Tuesday, May 6. 3:30 p.m.: Deb McGann and Denise Friant, two high school teachers who have spent the spring semester on sabbatical at the Laboratory, and Master of Science in Teaching candidate Hannah Webber, will make final presentations to complete their program requirements.

Wednesday, May 21, 3:00 p.m.: High school students who have completed an academic-year internship at The Jackson Laboratory, will describe their unique research experiences.

These free public programs are presented in the Laboratory's Auditorium. For more information, please contact Randi O'Rourke in the Education Office.

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Academic programs for students and teachers

Education programs
Explore programs tailored for interest and experience. Events on campus
Learn more about The Jackson Laboratory through programs on our Bar Harbor campus.

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Postdoctoral opportunities

The foundation of our training program is a one-to-one relationship between a trainee and their sponsor.

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