The Kumar Lab
We are a group of geneticists, neuroscientists, and computer scientists who are passionate about discoveries of novel targets and models for mental illness through innovation at the confluence of computational, genetic, and genomic methods.
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The Kumar Lab consists of geneticists, neuroscientists, and computer scientists. We are passionate about discovering novel targets and models for mental illness through innovation at the confluence of computational, genetic, and genomic methods. Broadly, we are interested in development of better animal models and animal phenotyping methods for human psychiatric illnesses. We use computer vision approaches to quantitate behavior and functional approaches to understand its underlying neuronal and genetic architecture. We have developed high-throughput computer vision based methods for ethologically relevant animal phenotyping. In functional genomics work, we use QTL and mutagenesis approaches to discover novel pathway that can be targeted for addiction therapeutics. Our approaches are flexible and can be applied towards many psychiatric phenotypes. In sum, we are a leading research group using genetics as its foundation, and a combination of biochemistry, physiology, imaging, and computer vision techniques to dissect complex behavior in mammals.
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Featured ArticleMay 05, 2022Ryan Tewhey: Genome explorer
JAX's Ryan Tewhey brings open-minded inquiry to the search for genetic mechanisms involved in complex traits and disease mechanisms. -
Research HighlightMay 05, 2022Investigating the non-coding genome
Ryan Tewhey, Ph.D., is leading efforts to apply high-throughput analyses to understand both how non-coding genome regulation works and its many roles in disease. -
Press ReleaseMay 03, 2022JAX announces 2022 recipients of the JAX Scholar awards
The Jackson Laboratory is proud to announce the 2022 recipients of the JAX Postdoctoral Scholar award. Eric Bogenschutz, Jayna Mistry, and Kwondo Kim represent forward-thinking research, proven leadership, and engagement with the scientific community. -
Search MagazineApril 26, 2022Using machine learning to keep an eye on healthy function and disease
JAX scientist Vivek Kumar, Ph.D., is using machine learning to automate and improve analysis of mouse behavior and movement. The new methods have already yielded important biological insights, and they may have even more profound implications for research into human diseases such as ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, and even cancer.
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Press ReleaseMay 05, 2022JAX and the Roux Institute are building a biotech workforce
The Jackson Laboratory’s Bar Harbor campus was home base for the Roux Institute at Northeastern University’s Biotechnology Applied Lab course. Trainees in attendance are Master of Science in Biotechnology students at the Roux Institute. -
Featured ArticleMay 04, 2022Putting machine learning to work for cancer patients
A research team at JAX is boosting the speed and accuracy of tumor sample image analysis, for multiple cancer types, offering the potential for more targeted treatment direction without additional testing. -
Profile StoryApril 27, 2022Data analyst visualizes life inside cells
A spotlight profile of Martine Seignon, a research data analyst specializing in data visualization in the Single Cell Biology Laboratory based at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, Conn. -
Research HighlightApril 20, 2022Fibroblasts may hold the keys to regeneration
New research from JAX indicates that fibroblasts may hold the ability to jump start human tissue repair and regeneration capabilities.