Advanced Cancer Courses

Aug

7 - 15

2025

About

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is a National Cancer Institute designated cancer center that provides education as well as resource and service initiatives that support cancer research worldwide.

As part of our education initiative, JAX offers two signature cancer courses:

Annual Short Course on Experimental Models of Human Cancer
Workshop on Techniques in Modeling Human Cancer in Mice

Short Course on Experimental Models of Human Cancer

This signature cancer training program at JAX combines expert-led seminars with hands-on workshops and computational sessions, providing a broad survey of contemporary cancer research and experimental modeling for postbacs, graduate students, postdocs and early career researchers. Engage and network with leading experts in cancer genetics, cell biology, tumor immunology, and emerging animal models of human cancers during interactive workshops, poster sessions and evening receptions. Registration includes full access to lectures and course materials. Special pricing is available, including scholarships, group discounts and virtual rates.

Workshop on Techniques in Modeling Human Cancer in Mice

Join us for a comprehensive, hands-on workshop where you'll learn to harness the power of genetically defined laboratory mice to explore gene function and the role of genetics in cancer biology. Didactic lectures by world-renowned scientists reflect current knowledge of modeling cancer in a variety of organ sites and emphasize common themes in cancer research and modeling. During intensive hands-on laboratory sessions, participants will develop skills in cancer model manipulations and surgical techniques that are broadly applicable for many cancer types, such as brain, breast, colon, leukemia/lymphoma and prostate cancer.

Other Event Dates:

Workshop on Techniques in Modeling Human Cancer in Mice Sep 18–24, 2025

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Travel Information

Attendees will be responsible for their own travel and lodging arrangements for the duration of this event.

On-Campus

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 to the Conference Center. We do provide shuttles to and from the main campus 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.

Off-Campus

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.

Meals will be provided by JAX’s campus dining services throughout the event. Participants staying off-campus may still partake in evening meals at Highseas. Please refer to the event schedule for more information.

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.