Connecticut High School Open HousePast Event

Connecticut High Schools Open House

Location: The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine - The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, Farmington CT

The Open House is a unique opportunity for parents, educators and students from grades 9-12 to learn about the exciting science happening at our institute.

For questions please contact: eduopenhouse@jax.org

Registration is now open.

Please contact the event organizer for more information

May 21

2019

About

Our mission at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in our shared quest to improve human health. Our leading scientists will give engaging and interactive presentations about the newest breakthroughs in genomics research and personalized medicine. Students will also learn how they can best prepare themselves to pursue careers in this rapidly growing and fascinating field.

Please be advised that due to security restrictions and the large number of attendees expected for this event, tours of the Laboratory will not be a part of the Open House program.

Schedule

May21

9:15 PM	Registration, Refreshments, and Poster Session	Lobby
10:00 PM	Opening Remarks: Welcome to The Jackson Laboratory	Auditorium
	Sarah Wojiski, Ph.D. Director, Education and External Programs The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine
10:05 PM	Scientific Session 1: Microbiome	Auditorium
10:20 PM	Scientific Session 2: Immunology & Cancer	Auditorium
10:35 PM	Scientific Session 3: Clinical Genetics	Auditorium
	Mallory Ryan, MS Research Assistant III The Jackson Laboratory
10:50 PM	Scientific Session 4: Genome Structure	Auditorium
11:05 PM	Closing Remarks & Adjourn	Auditorium
	Sarah Wojiski, Ph.D. Director, Education and External Programs The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine