2025 Women X Women Hybrid Event

Female scientists have shaped scientific discovery at The Jackson Laboratory and beyond for decades. Join us for an exploration of the important health issues and a celebration of the critical role that women play in science.

Event Description

Join us for the 2025 Women X Women Hybrid Event! Discover groundbreaking insights from leading women research experts at JAX as they delve into two crucial health topics:

The evolution of our immune system as we age: Uncover the fascinating changes our immune system undergoes as we grow older
The power of genetic testing in understanding human disease: Explore how genetic and genomic testing are revolutionizing our understanding and treatment of human disease

Date: March 12, 2025
Time: 2:30 - 5 p.m.
Location: Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

Event Schedule

2:30 p.m. | Welcome & Introductions
Sarah Wojiski, Ph.D., Director & External Programs

2:35 p.m. | JAX Research Update
Mary Dickinson, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Scientific Officer

2:45 p.m. | Session I: Aging at the Cellular Level
Duygu Ucar, Ph.D., Professor

3:05 p.m. | Q&A

3:15 p.m. | Break

3:25 p.m. | Session II: Unlocking the Power of Genetic & Genomic Testing: What You Need to Know
Meghan Finn, Vice President and Chief Communications Officer (Moderator)
Leah Graham, Ph.D., Program Director, MCGI
Emily Edelman, M.S., CGC, Director, Clinical Education

3:55 p.m. | Q&A

4:10 p.m. | Closing Remarks
Mary Dickinson

4:15 p.m. | Networking Reception