Connecticut High Schools Open House

Guest Registration

Opening Remarks: Welcome to The Jackson Laboratory

Our mission at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine (JAX-GM) is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and to educate future and current scientists. The Open House event is a unique opportunity for parents, educators, and students from grades 9-12 to learn about the exciting science happening right in their own backyard here at JAX. Our leading scientists will give engaging presentations about the newest breakthroughs in genomics research and personalized medicine. Students will also have the opportunity to engage with professionals and learn how to prepare for careers in biosciences.

Scientific Session 1: 3D Genomics

Scientific Session 2: Computational Cancer Biology

Scientific Session 3: Microbiome

Closing Remarks

Networking Session - Preparing for College and a Future Career in Bioscience

Join us for a networking reception and connect with local professionals. Students will also learn how they can best prepare themselves to pursue careers in the rapidly growing and fascinating field of biomedical research. Light refreshments will be served.

Featured networking professionals will span several fields in bioscience, including:

• College Professors
• Clinical & Healthcare
• Data & Computer Science
• Forensic Biology
• Graduate Students in Biomedicine
• Science Communication

Adjourn