Company Research Report: The Jackson Laboratory
Company Overview
- Name of the Company: The Jackson Laboratory (JAX)
- Mission of the Company: The mission of The Jackson Laboratory is to discover precise genomic solutions for diseases and empower the global biomedical community in its shared quest to improve human health.
- Founded: 1929, in Bar Harbor, Maine.
- Founder: Clarence Cook Little
- Key People:
- Lon Cardon, Ph.D., FMedSci, President & CEO
- Elizabeth "Tibby" Russell, influential historical leader at JAX
- Headquarters: Bar Harbor, Maine
- Number of Employees: Nearly 3,000 employees
- Revenue: 2023 operating budget of $628 million
- Known For: JAX is known for pioneering the use of laboratory mice as models for human disease and providing critical resources for biomedical research globally.
Products and Services
Products
1. JAX® Mice
- Description: Genetically specialized mice used as models for scientific research.
- Key Features: Over 13,000 strains of mice available for various research purposes including oncology, neurobiology, and rare diseases.
Services
1. Research and Custom Model Generation
- Description: Provides tools and services for generating custom mouse models tailored to specific research needs.
- Key Features: Includes creation of humanized, immunological, and preclinical oncology platforms.
2. Preclinical Research Services
- Description: Offers comprehensive preclinical testing platforms for drug development and assessment.
- Key Features: Focus on disease areas such as cardiovascular, oncology, and metabolic diseases.
3. Education and Learning
- Description: Offers educational programs ranging from high school students to professionals in genetics and genomics.
- Key Features: Offers courses, online learning, and professional development opportunities in bioinformatics and genomics.
Recent Developments
- Recent Studies and Research Projects:
- Conducted pivotal studies into aging and lifespan.
- Supported by a $1.6 million NIH grant to enhance mass spectrometry capabilities for decoding complex diseases.
- Collaborated with The University at Buffalo on genetic research related to digestion and diet.
- New Technologies:
- Developed an AI-driven home-cage monitoring solution for preclinical research in collaboration with Allentown.
- Introduced AI-designed DNA switches to regulate gene expression in collaboration with the Broad Institute and Yale University.
- Partnerships:
- Ongoing collaboration with oncology providers through the Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative to improve cancer care delivery.
- Engagement with over 2,400 organizations across 68 countries utilizing JAX's genetically specialized mice.
Summary
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit, and globally impactful biomedical research organization with nearly a century-old legacy. The laboratory plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between mouse and human genomics to accelerate medical discoveries and advancements in patient care through innovation in mouse models, genetic research, and educational programs. Their strategic global partnerships and advanced research services continue to push the boundaries of genetic and genomic applications, fostering a significant global scientific community.
