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In two new papers, researchers from The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) report the successful use of two approaches -- gene therapy and bone marrow transplantation – to alleviate symptoms of multiple sulfatase deficiency (MSD), an ultra-rare genetic disease with no cure.
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Media Resources
The media relations team is the first point of contact for media inquiries and can assist interested journalists with reaching out for interviews, visiting campus or finding a subject matter expert. Below are instructions on working with our office.
Journalists consult our faculty for incisive commentary, expert analysis and insightful perspectives on news and current events. To secure an expert on topics , including cancer, aging, immunology, Alzheimer’s and rare diseases, please contact us by emailing [email protected]. We monitor email both during and after business hours and will respond to urgent queries as quickly as possible.
Journalists must contact the newsroom at [email protected] before coming to campus to interview faculty and staff. We can help you arrange parking details, sign you in as a visitor and escort you to interviews at one of our three U.S. locations:
* Bar Harbor, Maine
* Farmington, Connecticut
* Sacramento, California
Director of Communications
Thania Benios joined JAX in 2024. Prior to JAX, Thanis spent more than 17 years promoting basic science and translational discoveries at universities and non-profit organizations, including the Rockefeller University, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and JDRF. Thania holds degrees in neuroscience, journalism, and science writing from Trinity College and Columbia University and is a member of the board of directors of PRSA.
Public Relations Specialist
Cara McDonough has worked at JAX since January 2021. Previously, she was a journalist, publishing essays and features for outlets including the Washington Post, The Boston Globe and the New Haven Independent. She began her writing career as a reporter at a weekly newspaper in North Carolina, where she covered town news, community events and had a regular column.
