This intensive and interdisciplinary conference incorporates sleep and circadian biology and focuses on genetics, genomics, and computational biology approaches within the fields of aging and Alzheimer’s disease.
Registration Deadlines: In-Person - CLOSED | Virtual - October 14
Registration is Open
Oct 17 - 20
2022
The fields of sleep/circadian biology and AD are turning in a new direction, using strategies that include genetic and biomarker studies in humans and model organisms such as the mouse. Research is converging on recent advances in genomic technologies (e.g., single-cell RNA-seq and epigenomics) that allow more precise description of molecular and cellular changes that occur as a function of age, sleep/circadian rhythm and AD progression. Stay up-to-date on current practices by attending this annual intensive and interdisciplinary conference which incorporates sleep and circadian biology and focuses on genetics, genomics, and computational biology approaches!
Joseph Takahashi, Ph.D., UT Southwestern
Dr. Takahashi pioneered the use of forward genetics and positional cloning in the mouse as a tool for discovery of genes underlying neurobiology and behavior, and his discovery of the mouse and human clock genes led to a description of a conserved circadian clock mechanism in animals.
David Holtzman, M.D., Washington University in St. Louis
The Holtzman lab is interested in understanding basic mechanisms underlying acute and chronic cell dysfunction in the CNS, particularly as these mechanisms may relate to Alzheimer's disease (AD) and injury to the developing brain.
Joseph Bass, M.D., Ph.D., Northwestern University
The primary focus in the Bass lab is to understand the molecular mechanisms through which the circadian clock regulates cell and organismal metabolism and the reciprocal feedback of metabolism on circadian oscillators in animals.
Carla Green, Ph.D., UT Southwestern
Dr. Green is a Professor and Distinguished Scholar of Neuroscience at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Her lab studies the molecular mechanism of the mammalian circadian clock and how it controls rhythmic physiology.
Gregory Carter, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
The Carter lab develops computational strategies using genetic data to understand complex genetic systems involving multiple genes and environmental factors.
This course is perfect for: graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior and senior investigators from the fields of aging and Alzheimer's disease, neurodegeneration, genetics of sleep/circadian biology and computational biology.
The in-person course in Bar Harbor will feature: morning seminars to introduce trainees to the fundamentals of sleep/circadian biology and advanced computational approaches in genetics and genomics; hands-on afternoon workshops focusing on 'omics' analyses, career development, grantsmanship and ethics; breaks and evening discussions for networking with faculty and participants; an opportunity for participants to present short talks or participate in a poster session.
Check-in for on-campus lodging at the Highseas Conference Center will be Sunday, October 16, and the check-out date will be Friday, October 21, 2022.
The virtual version of this course will feature: live-streamed lectures to introduce trainees to the fundamentals of sleep/circadian biology and advanced computational approaches in genetics and genomics; access to recordings of sessions, which will be made available on a centralized canvas course within 72 hours of airing; the opportunity for virtual participants to participate in Q&A with speakers. Please note: The virtual delivery of this course does not include the hands-on workshops.
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Professor of Medicine; Director, Center of Diabetes and Metabolism
Director, Center for Innovation in Brain Science
Professor, The Bernard and Lusia Milch Endowed Chair
Professor, Karl Gunnar Johansson Chair
Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Professor, Neurology
Co-Director of Center for Spatial and Functional Genomics
Professor, Department of Neuroscience
Professor of Neurology
Professor, Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Chair for Glaucoma Research
Professor, Evnin Family Chair in Alzheimer’s Research
Associate Professor
Professor, Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
Assistant Professor of Neurological Sciences
Professor of Neurology
Associate Professor
John Miclot Professor of Medicine
Professor
Assistant Professor
Professor
Professor, Neurology
Professor and Chair
Professor and Chair
Professor of Distinction
Lodging accommodations at JAX’s Highseas Conference Center is available for an additional fee. Highseas, located approximately 1 mile from The Jackson Laboratory, is a spacious estate built in 1912, overlooking the entrance to Frenchman Bay and adjacent to beautiful Acadia National Park. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation from the Conference Center to the course venue for the duration of the course. Highseas is handicap accessible (please indicate accessibility needs in registration). This lodging option cannot accommodate families. Rooms may be shared with other participants.
Highseas Lodging Fee: $250
Highseas Check-In Date: Sunday, October 16 at 2:00 pm
Highseas Check-Out Date: Friday, October 21 by 9:00 am
Participants interested in securing off-campus lodging may refer to the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce website for a guide on hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, and short-term rentals in the Bar Harbor area.
Air
Bar Harbor is serviced by two airports:
Hancock County/Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) – 20 minutes away
Bangor International Airport (BGR) – 1hr 15 minutes away
Public transportation is not available from local airports. Please visit the Bar Harbor and Bangor airport services webpages for information on shuttles to and from Mount Desert Island. Rideshare options like Uber or Lyft are not commonly available.
Ground
Bar Harbor is approximately 5 hours by car from the greater Boston area. Rental cars are available from Hertz at either nearby airport. Additionally, there is a free Island Explorer bus system which can be used around the island and the national park.
Professor of Medicine; Director, Center of Diabetes and Metabolism
Professor, Department of Neuroscience
Professor of Neurology
Associate Professor
John Miclot Professor of Medicine
Professor and Chair