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The McKusick Short CourseUpcoming Event

Human and Mammalian Genetics and Genomics: The 65th McKusick Short Course

Location: Hybrid - The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME, & Virtual

"A trusted genetics and genomics resource for over 60 years"

Perfect for advanced undergraduate, graduate and medical students, genetic counselors, residents, fellows, clinicians and researchers.

In-Person Capacity: 100 | Virtual Option Available

Registration is Open

Jul22

Aug02

2024

About

Offered annually for over 60 years, the ‘Short Course’ is a 2-week program consisting of an immersive set of lectures, workshops, tutorials and demonstrations to understand the breadth of modern human genetics. The faculty includes leaders in contemporary genetics and genomics from Johns Hopkins, The Jackson Laboratory and other institutions around the world. The course covers basic science, clinical and translational aspects of human genetics and genomics, and runs the gamut from gene and variant discovery in Mendelian and complex disease, genome biology, the molecular basis of genetic disease, the use of animal models of human disease to understand pathophysiology, as well as genetic disease treatment and therapy. Workshops and lectures also cover bioinformatics, population genetics, genome manipulation, mutagenesis and phenotyping.

In-Person Option

The in-person course includes daily lectures from 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM, afternoon workshops and special sessions from 2:00 - 4:00 PM, and featured evening lectures from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. In addition there will be a mouse genetics clinic where you'll have a chance to see unique mouse models developed at The Jackson Laboratory, a human genetics clinic and ample networking opportunities such as a poster session, lunches with course faculty, and special receptions. The faculty is diverse in terms of disciplines and the students in terms of stage of career and fields of concentration. This diversity makes for an enriching experience for all. Although the course schedule is quite full, there is time set aside to enjoy the natural beauty of Mt. Desert Island and Acadia National Park.

Virtual Option

The virtual audience will have access to the live-stream for morning lectures from (approximately) 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT and will have the ability to ask questions at the end of each lecture through a virtual Q+A function. In addition, all lectures will be recorded and posted within 72 hours of airing on a centralized Canvas course that participants will have access to for six months following the course.

The virtual audience will not have access to live or recorded versions of workshops or special evening sessions.

2024 Featured Speakers:

Chen K. Chai Memorial Lecture

Nancy Cox, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University Medical School

Victor A. McKusick Memorial Lecture

Mary Claire King, Ph.D., University of Washington

Thomas H. Roderick Memorial Lecture

Sue Ackerman, Ph.D., University of California San Diego

Senior Lecturer

Jennifer Puck, M.D., University of California San Francisco

Research reported in this publication was supported by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number R25HD079344. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

Code of Conduct

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Courses and Conferences program is committed to:

(1)    Fostering an educational and working environment that encourages and supports our mission and the promotion of free and open exchange of scientific ideas;
(2)    Creating and maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all in-person and virtual participants in educational programs, including event directors and organizers, internal and invited speakers, attendees, and all staff; and
(3)    Providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment, in accordance with federal, state and local law, at all of our courses, conferences, symposia and workshops delivered both on and off of the JAX campuses.

The Code and expectations outlined below are aligned with the JAX Code of Conduct and NIH Policy and are applicable to all intramural and extramural participants including faculty, trainees, students and staff.

By registering for and attending a JAX Courses and Conferences -facilitated meeting or event, either in person or virtually, participants agree to:

Treat fellow meeting participants and staff with respect, civility and fairness, without bias based on sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, color, religion, nationality or national origin, citizenship status, disability status, veteran status, marital or partnership status, age, genetic information, or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.
Follow applicable federal, state and local laws on unlawful harassment and discrimination. Harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status protected by applicable law is prohibited.
Not engage in or encourage action that creates an intimidating, hostile, or unprofessional work environment.
Discourage and report comments or activities that are unprofessional, offensive, derogatory, bullying, discriminating or harassing.

By participating in JAX Courses and Conferences programming attendees, either in person or virtually, agree to refrain from:

Discrimination or harassment, as outlined above.
Unprofessional or disrespectful behavior that interferes with the learning environment.
Sharing of data or information, including through social media, from invite-only (e.g. not publicly-
accessible) programs and meetings without the explicit permission of the presenter.
Misuse or excessive personal use of JAX property or resources including equipment, computers, internet and network infrastructure, supplies and residential/hospitality resources.

What to do in case of breaches or violations of these guidelines:

Program organizers and leadership can be approached informally about any apparent or actual breaches or violations. Breaches or violations should be reported to the specific program leader or to JAX Courses and Conferences organizers in person or by email:

Erin McDevitt, Building 01D Room 2185 (Bar Harbor, ME campus), Erin.McDevitt@jax.org
Dr. Brent Berwin, Building 01D Room 2175 (Bar Harbor, ME campus), Brent.Berwin@jac.org

Reports can be submitted by those who experience harassment or discrimination as well as by those who witness violations of the behavior laid out in this Code. The TDCC will act as needed to resolve the matter, up to and including immediate expulsion of the offending participant(s) from the meeting and exclusion from future events offered by JAX. Individuals at any NIH-supported conference who have questions, concerns or complaints related to harassment or discrimination can also file a report with the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or notify NIH. Seeking assistance from a program leader or organizer in no way prohibits filing complaints with HHS OCR.

Schedule

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Speakers

Registration

In-Person Registration

Registration Fee: $1500; Optional Shared Lodging Fee: $1000

Course/Workshop registration fees include all workshop materials, supplies, and most meals. Optional shared lodging is available at the College of the Atlantic for an additional cost.

Payments:

Registration is only confirmed once full payment has been received. Payment in full is due 45 days before the start of the course. You can pay using Visa, Mastercard, or American Express during registration.Wire transfers will be accepted only with prior authorization; contact the event planner for further instructions. All bank charges associated with payment are the responsibility of the course participant.

Receipts:

Receipts will be provided automatically when payment is received via email through the registration system.

Cancellations and Refunds:

To receive a refund on registration, written cancelation (email) must be received 30 calendar days prior to the start date of the course. Refunds will be subject to administrative fees as follows:

If canceled prior to 30 days from the course start date, you will be refunded your registration & lodging fee less 10% of fees paid as an administrative registration fee.
If canceled 14-29 days prior to the course start date, you will be refunded 50% of your registration & lodging fees.
If canceled less than 14 days prior to the course start date, no refund is available.

If the attendee is not able to attend the course but would like to send a qualified colleague in your place, JAX will transfer your registration to your colleague’s registration at no additional cost.

In-Person Scholarship Application

Registration Fee: $1500: Optional Shared lodging: $1000

Scholarships are available for this course, and are made possible by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, NIH Grants, foundation awards and gifts or donations to The Jackson Laboratory. The Jackson Laboratory strongly encourages students, post-doctoral fellows, or junior faculty from populations under-represented in the biomedical sciences to register, with a preference for those currently enrolled in or working at a U.S. institution. Underrepresented populations are defined by the National Institutes of Health, see NIH NOT-OD-20-031 for definitions.

Scholarship applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Course/Workshop registration fees include all workshop materials, supplies, and most meals. Optional shared lodging is available at the College of the Atlantic for an additional fee.

Payments:

Payments will not be charged until your scholarship application has been reviewed. If you supply a credit card at the time of registration, a pre-authorization may be placed on the card.

Registration is not confirmed until full payment has been received (less any scholarships). Payment in full is due 45 days prior to the start of the course. During registration you can pay using Visa, Mastercard, or American Express or select Check Payment. If paying by academic or personal check, payment is due immediately upon acceptance into the workshop. Checks should be made payable to The Jackson Laboratory and mailed to Bank of America, 90260 Collection Center Dr, Chicago, IL 60693. Be sure to include your name and the title of the event on any checks. Wire transfers will be accepted only with prior authorization; contact the event planner for further instructions. All bank charges associated with payment are the responsibility of the course participant.

Receipts:

Receipts will be provided automatically when payment is received via email through the registration system.

Virtual

Standard Registration Fee: $500; Scholarship Applicant Registration Fee: $100

Virtual registration includes live access to all didactic lectures, and access to lecture recordings for 3 months after the conclusion of the event. Due to speaker permissions, some lectures may not be recorded.

Payments:

Payment is due at the time of registration via credit card.

Receipts:

Receipts will be provided automatically when payment is received via email through the registration system.

Cancellations and Refunds:

To receive a refund on registration, written cancelation (email) must be received 30 calendar days prior to the start date of the course. Refunds will be subject to administrative fees as follows:

If canceled prior to 30 days from the course start date, you will be refunded your registration fee less 10% of fees paid as an administrative registration fee.
If canceled 14-29 days prior to the course start date, you will be refunded 50% of your registration fees.
If canceled less than 14 days prior to the course start date, no refund is available.

Participants are responsible for arranging their lodging off-campus.

Subsidized, dormitory-style, shared lodging will be made available to approximately sixty attendees on a first-come, first-serve basis at College of the Atlantic.

We will be providing shuttles from the College of the Atlantic to the Jackson Laboratory and back for the duration of the course.

Refer to the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce website for a list of hotels, motels, and private rentals nearby The Jackson Laboratory.

Participants must adhere to Maine State travel, health and safety guidelines at the time of the event and use good judgement when arranging lodging. We recommend participants be familiar with their hotel’s cancellation policies prior to booking. The Jackson Laboratory is not responsible for lodging expenses or losses incurred due to the cancellation or rescheduling of an event.

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.

Additional Area Information:
Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Acadia National Park

Event Contact

Lily Schenk, B.A.

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The McKusick Short CourseUpcoming Event

Human and Mammalian Genetics and Genomics: The 65th McKusick Short Course

Location: Hybrid - The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME, & Virtual

"A trusted genetics and genomics resource for over 60 years"

About

In-Person Option

Virtual Option

2024 Featured Speakers:

Chen K. Chai Memorial Lecture

Victor A. McKusick Memorial Lecture

Thomas H. Roderick Memorial Lecture

Senior Lecturer

Code of Conduct

Schedule

Speakers

Susan Ackerman, Ph.D.

University of California San Diego

Stylianos Antonarakis, M.D., DSc

University of Geneva Medical School

Daniel Bauer, M.D., Ph.D.

Harvard Medical School, Harvard Stem Cell Institute

Mike Beer, Ph.D., M.A

John Hopkins University School of Medicine

Hugo Bellen, D.V.M, Ph.D.

Baylor College of Medicine

Larry Brody, Ph.D.

National Human Genome Research Institute

Carol Bult, Ph.D.

The Jackson Laboratory

Lon Cardon, Ph.D., FMedSci

The Jackson Laboratory

Aravinda Chakravarti, Ph.D.

NYU Langone Health

Elissa J. Chesler, Ph.D.

The Jackson Laboratory

Greg Cox, Ph.D.

The Jackson Laboratory

Nancy Cox, Ph.D.

Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer's Center

Garry Cutting, M.D.

Johns Hopkins Unviersity School of Medicine

Ralph DeBerardinis, M.D., Ph.D.

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Mary Dickinson, Ph.D.

Baylor College of Medicine

Harry (Hal) Dietz, M.D.

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Kim Doheny, Ph.D.

John Hopkins College of Medicine

Beth Dumont, Ph.D.

The Jackson Laboratory

Jill Fahrner, M.D, Ph.D.

John Hopkins College of Medicine

Loyal Goff, Ph.D.

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Ada Hamosh, M.D., M.P.H.

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Christian Happi, Ph.D.

African Center of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID) & Redeemer's University

Steven M. Holland, M.D.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH

Mary-Claire King, Ph.D.

University of Washington

Adrian Krainer

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Robert Kuhn, Ph.D.

UC Santa Cruz

Jeanne B. Lawrence, Ph.D.

University of Massachusetts Medical School

Charles Lee, Ph.D., FACMG

The Jackson Laboratory

Cathleen (Cat) Lutz, Ph.D., M.B.A.

The Jackson Laboratory

Debra Mathews, Ph.D., M.A.

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Alice Matimba

Wellcome Connecting Science

Andy McCallion, Ph.D.

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Karen Miga, Ph.D.