The Jackson Laboratory

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Workshops

The Jackson Laboratory offers specialized programs designed to advance your research and understanding of Alzheimer's disease and aging through hands-on experiences and expert-led training.

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Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID) Workshop

April 28 – May 1, 2026 | Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri

Scientists from diverse fields will come together at the VCID Workshop to address critical challenges in this rapidly growing area of research. With a focus on participation by graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior investigators, this conference and integrated workshops will focus on the fundamentals of VCID and the interface between the human condition and preclinical resources.

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Principles and Techniques for Improving Preclinical Translation in Alzheimer's Disease

May 4 – 8, 2026 | Bar Harbor, Maine & Virtual

Leveraging the expertise and resources of the Model Organism Development for Evaluation of Late Onset Alzheimer’s Disease (MODEL-AD) Precision Medicine consortium, this hands-on workshop is an invaluable resource for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and researchers seeking to enhance their research capabilities in Alzheimer’s Disease studies.

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Computational Techniques and Resources for Effective Translational Research in Alzheimer's Disease

May 17 – 23, 2026 | Bar Harbor, Maine

This hands-on workshop is designed to accelerate preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) research by equipping participants with computational techniques and tools to better utilize multi-scale data from model systems and humans. Participants will receive in-depth training and guidance from expert faculty in bioinformatics, genetics, omics technologies and AD research.

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