Leading JAX scientists will discuss infertility caused by endometriosis and cancer treatments, and the impact of genetic diversity on our ability to fight disease. This special event is being offered virtually and in person.

Session I

Infertility is a global health issue affecting every one in six women. While there are many factors that contribute to this disease, JAX scientists are searching for answers on two leading causes: endometriosis and cancer treatment.

Session II

Genetic diversity and the immune system is crucial for women's health. This session will focus on the influence of genetic diversity on traits that impact human health and the effect of immunotherapy on the body's ability to fight disease.

LOCATION

Hybrid event The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine | Auditorium 10 Discovery Drive | Farmington, CT Virtual audience via Zoom

AGENDA AT A GLANCE

2:00 p.m. | Welcome & Introductions Nancy Fox, Senior Director, Development2:05 p.m. | Special Address from Manisha Juthani, M.D., Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Public Health

2:10 p.m. | Session I: Moderated by Francesca Menghi, Ph.D., Associate Research ScientistInfertility and EndometriosisElise Courtois, Ph.D., Director, Single Cell Biology Lab & Senior Research ScientistCancer Treatments and Reproductive HealthEwelina Bolcun-Filas, Ph.D., Associate Professor

2:45 p.m. | Q&A2:55 p.m. | Break3:10 p.m. | Session II:Moderated by Meghan Finn, Vice President & Chief Communications OfficerMechanisms of Genetic Diversity Through the Lens of EvolutionBeth Dumont, Ph.D., Associate Professor & Summer Student Program AlumnaSupercharging Immune Cells to Fight Solid TumorsSilke Paust, Ph.D., Professor

3:45 p.m. | Q&A

4:00 p.m. | Scientific program concludes & in-person networking reception begins5:00 p.m. | Networking reception concludes