Diseases & disorders

JAX research extends far beyond any single disease area. The conditions highlighted below reflect just some of the many ways our scientists are advancing understanding of health and disease through integrated, collaborative research.

Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the most common cause of dementia.

Breast cancer

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide and the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women.

Cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular diseases are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels that include heart failure, stroke, and atrial fibrillation.

Diabetes (Type 2)

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that affects more than 37 million Americans and an estimated 530 million people worldwide.

Endometriosis

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 female-born individuals globally, causing pain and infertility. Diagnosis is challenging, often requiring surgery.

Infectious disease

Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.

Lung cancer

Lung cancer is one of the most common and deadly forms of cancer, affecting millions of people worldwide each year.

Ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is a group of gynecologic cancers that affect the ovaries, fallopian tubes and surrounding tissues.

Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than one million Americans and 10 million people worldwide.

Rare Disease

While each rare disease affects only a small number of people, together they impact millions and offer clues about how biology works.