Eggs & Issues: The Jackson Laboratory: Leading the Search for Tomorrow's Cures
The Jackson Laboratory was founded more than 90 years ago in Bar Harbor to uncover the genetic basis of cancer and pioneered the use of mouse models for human disease. Today, JAX’s global expertise has expanded into nearly every disease area, including a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center, aging, rare disease, the biology of addiction, and more. Employing more than 1,600 Maine-based employees in Bar Harbor, Ellsworth, and Augusta, JAX's impact to the State is widespread. In addition, JAX also has operations in Connecticut, California, and globally. In 2022, JAX received over $130M in external funding, invested in employee housing by opening a 24-unit housing complex, broke ground on a new childcare facility, continues to play a critical role in the COVID pandemic, and has brought global cancer expertise to nearly 2,000 Maine cancer patients through its Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative. Join us as we welcome JAX President & CEO Lon Cardon to share and discuss the growth of the global nonprofit biomedical institution, the scientific and economic impact of JAX, and the bright shining future of the biomedical industry in Maine. Join the Chamber to learn all about it at our January Eggs & Issues!
SCHEDULE: 7:00 AM EDT: Check-in and coffee at Holiday Inn (Please find Seats) 7:30 AM EDT: Seated breakfast at Holiday Inn 8:00 AM EDT: Doors close, program begins
Registration for this event includes breakfast, parking, and networking. FREE event parking is located in the parking garage adjacent to the Holiday Inn By the Bay.
CALL FOR PRESENTERS! The Chamber is currently accepting pitches for our upcoming 2022-23 events season! If you or your organization has a useful practice or informative presentation that our business community could benefit from, please fill out the Eggs & Issues presenter proposal form HERE or contact the Chamber directly with any questions.
Thank you to our presenting sponsors: Bank of America and Martin's Point HealthCare! To see a complete list of our sponsors, visit our Eggs & Issues page.
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