Jul
16
2026
Forum for Discovery is JAX's annual event that brings together leading researchers focused on genomic solutions for critical health challenges, while also expressing gratitude to those who support these efforts.
Join us on July 16 for a firsthand look at research-driven solutions that will forever change our approach to the great human health challenges of our time. You'll learn more about the pioneering new work and partnerships forged at JAX that will accelerate better treatments and cures for Parkinson's disease and cancer, and that will create pathways for faster, safer drug development for patients in need. You'll also see how this groundbreaking work has been strengthened by JAX's union with The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF), carrying forward NYSCF's 20-year commitment to patient advocacy. Here's a look at this year's program.
With the power of world-class scientific talent, resources and expertise convened at JAX, the future is here — and we can't wait to share it with you. Register today to reserve your spot!
2:00 p.m. | Welcome Remarks
Christine Lin Egli, Vice President of Advancement
State of the Laboratory
Lon Cardon, Ph.D., FMedSCi, President and Chief Executive Officer
Session I: Bringing World Class Cancer Care Closer to Home
Moderator: Christine Lin Egli
Philip Brooks, M.D., Physician, Eastern Maine Medical Center Cancer
Cora Fahy, Patient Advocate and Cancer Survivor
Jens Rueter, Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director, Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative
Reflections on a Summer at JAX
Class of 2026 Summer Student Program Participant
Session II: The New Era of Biomedical Research
Mary Dickinson, Ph.D., Executive Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer
Daniel Paull, Ph.D., Scientific Director, JAX-NYSCF and Vice President, Discovery & Platform Development
Matt Mahoney, Ph.D., Principal Computational Scientist
Closing Remarks
Christine Lin Egli
In-person Networking Reception
5:00 p.m.| Reception Concludes
Questions? Contact [email protected].
Daniel Paull
Ph.D.
Scientific Director, JAX-NYSCF and Vice President, Discovery & Platform Development
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