Forum for Discovery – Hosted by The Jackson Laboratory

Forum for Discovery is JAX’s annual event that brings together leading researchers focused on genomic solutions for critical health challenges, while also expressing gratitude to those who support these efforts.

Join us for a firsthand look at research-driven solutions that will forever change our approach to the great human health challenges of our time. You’ll learn more about the pioneering new work and partnerships forged at JAX that will accelerate better treatments and cures for Parkinson’s disease and cancer, and that will create pathways for faster, safer drug development for patients in need. You’ll also see how this groundbreaking work has been strengthened by JAX’s union with The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF), carrying forward NYSCF’s 20-year commitment to patient advocacy. Here’s a look at this year’s program.

With the power of world-class scientific talent, resources and expertise convened at JAX, the future is here — and we can’t wait to share it with you.

Schedule at a glance:

2:00 p.m. | Welcome Remarks
Christine Lin Egli, Vice President of Advancement                             

 State of the Laboratory
Lon Cardon, Ph.D., FMedSCi, President and Chief Executive Officer

Session I: Bringing World Class Cancer Care Closer to Home
Moderator: Christine Lin Egli
Philip Brooks, M.D., Physician, Eastern Maine Medical Center Cancer
Cora Fahy, Patient Advocate and Cancer Survivor
Jens Rueter, Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director, Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative

2:55 P.M. | BREAK

Reflections on a Summer at JAX
Class of 2026 Summer Student Program Participant

Session II: The New Era of Biomedical Research
Mary Dickinson, Ph.D., Executive Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer
Daniel Paull, Ph.D., Scientific Director, JAX-NYSCF and Vice President, Discovery & Platform Development
Matt Mahoney, Ph.D., Principal Computational Scientist

Closing Remarks
Christine Lin Egli

In-person Networking Reception

5:00 p.m.| Reception Concludes

In person and virtual.