The Jackson Laboratory

09/30/2025

In this new featured image from the Single Cell Biology Lab at The Jackson Laboratory, the single-cell spatial transcriptomic map reveals the uterus's inner lining (endometrium) during the “receptive phase” of the menstrual cycle, the short window when it’s ready for embryo implantation.

Researchers in the Courtois Lab at The Jackson Laboratory, in collaboration with the UConn Health Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, are using images like these to study how endometriosis, a disease affecting at least 1 in 10 female-born individuals, alters the endometrium’s receptivity and impacts fertility.

🔬: Image captured on the Xenium platform (10x Genomics) in JAX’s Single Cell Biology Lab, enabling multi-omic phenotyping of intact tissue.

Learn more: https://www.jax.org/news-and-insights/2025/september/mapping-the-cellular-landscape-of-the-human-endometrium

09/29/2025

Rising scientific leaders at JAX are taking on two of the human body’s most critical yet understudied organs: the placenta and the colon.

Ramalakshmi Ramasamy’s work could improve pregnancy outcomes by understanding how placental cells balance growth, while Daniel Alfonso Peñarete-Acosta studies the colon’s microbiome to inform treatments for gastrointestinal diseases, including colon cancer.

Join us for our Scientifically Speaking virtual event on September 30 to learn more about their groundbreaking research and the difference they hope to make. Visit the link in the first comment to register!

Learn more about these scientists: https://www.jax.org/news-and-insights/2025/september/-scientifically-speaking-explores-the-body-s-innermost-workings

09/25/2025

Sarcomas account for only about 1% of pediatric cancers, but for the children and families who face them, that rarity makes them especially hard to diagnose.
More than 100 subtypes exist, and symptoms can be vague—pain, swelling, or a lump somewhere in the body. Pinning down the exact type of sarcoma often requires a complicated chain of tests: genetics, protein staining, and, critically, the judgment of pathologists trained to recognize these uncommon tumors.

JAX researchers are training AI to read tumor slides of rare pediatric sarcomas— delivering fast, consistent diagnoses that can lead families to better treatments, faster.

Sarcomas account for only about 1% of pediatric cancers, but for the children and families who face them, that rarity makes them especially hard to diagnose.

09/24/2025

🧬 Since our founding in 1929, JAX has been dedicated to advancing cancer research—a commitment that continues to drive discovery across the world.

💡 On September 24, our buildings glow green in recognition of World Cancer Research Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of cancer research as a key driver for advancements in prevention and therapeutic strategies that increase survival and reduce the global cancer burden.

JAX’s impact shines through in the work of our scientists. We note especially the achievements of the JAX Cancer Center, which has earned the National Cancer Institute’s highest rating of “exceptional.” And The Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative, which has demonstrated how patients receiving genome-matched treatments saw a significant one-year survival benefit, setting a new standard for community-based precision oncology.

From global collaborations to local breakthroughs, we’re proud to be lighting the way forward in cancer research.

09/23/2025

Knowledge can help you feel more confident when talking with your care team. 🩺✨
The Jackson Laboratory’s Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative created this playlist to give patients and caregivers a clear introduction to cancer genomics. Watch to learn the basics and feel empowered in your journey.
🎥 Watch the playlist here:

Arm yourself with education to be an informed advocate. These videos, created by The Jackson Laboratory Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative, are geared toward c...

09/22/2025

The Simons Foundation supports innovative research at JAX to understand aging and cognitive decline by funding state-of-the-art mass spectrometry system that allows scientists to analyze proteins present within individual cells.

Simons Foundation supports innovative research at JAX to understand aging and cognitive decline

09/19/2025

, meet Suraj Chakravarty, Ph.D., a postdoctoral associate in the Tarchini Lab at JAX.

👂 Suraj is studying how inner ear cells are structured and organized — work that could inform new ways to restore hearing after injury or loss.

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🔗 More about Suraj: https://www.jax.org/people/suraj-chakravarthy?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npaw25

09/18/2025

🔬 , meet Iyanu Owolabi, Ph.D., a postdoctoral associate in the Agoro Lab at JAX.

🫀 Iyanu is investigating how the heart can be protected from sickle cell disease — work that could help prevent cardiovascular complications and improve patient outcomes through targeted treatments.

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🔗 More about Iyanu: https://www.jax.org/people/iyanuoluwani-owolabi?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npaw25

09/17/2025

🔬 , meet Yi Juin Liew, Ph.D., a postdoctoral associate in the Carter Lab at JAX.

🧠 Yi Juin is examining how genetic differences shape brain aging — research that could lay the groundwork for personalized strategies to prevent and treat age-related brain disorders.

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🔗 More about Yi Juin: https://www.jax.org/people/yi-juin-liew?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npaw25

09/17/2025

There's still time to register for Sept. 30's Scientifically Speaking virtual event! Join us to see how young scientists at The Jackson Laboratory are reshaping our understanding of disease — one microbe, cell, and gene at a time. Learn more at the link in our bio! All are welcome to attend. Register here: https://www.jax.org/education-and-learning/series/scientifically-speaking

09/17/2025

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is pleased to announce the election of Neal Milch, global business executive, entrepreneur, and innovator, as chair of its Board of Trustees. Milch succeeds Timothy Dattels, who led the Board through a period of significant growth and strategic investment. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3IhyUUo

09/17/2025

🔬 , meet Hyeongu Kang, Ph.D., a postdoctoral associate in the Anczuków Lab at JAX.

🧬 Hyeongu is investigating how errors in genetic messaging may raise cancer risk — work that could uncover new prognostic markers or treatment targets.

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🔗 More about Hyeongu: https://www.jax.org/people/hyeongu-kang?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npaw25