The Jackson Laboratory

JAX/ACS Cancer Course 2025

Location:  Virtual

Advance your cancer research knowledge and skills

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) are teaming up to present a week-long, virtual course featuring expert seminars focused on cancer research and experimental modeling. Topics include cancer cellular and molecular biology, systems and computational genetics, the tumor microenvironment and progression, inflammation and immunotherapy, as well as analyses and interventions of metastatic cancer.

Sessions will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET daily.

Aug

11 - 15

2025

About

Join us for the JAX/ACS Cancer Course — a virtual training opportunity for postbacs, graduate students, postdocs, and early career researchers eager to deepen their understanding and skills in cancer research. This five-day virtual learning experience highlights expert-led seminars providing a comprehensive survey of contemporary cancer research and experimental modeling.

Why Attend?

Focused & Interactive Virtual Format: Engage in a dynamic online format featuring live-streamed lectures and interactive Q&A sessions with leaders in the field of cancer biology, genetics and immunotherapy. Each day is thematically structured, allowing you to tailor your participation based on your research interests.

Flexible Access: Seminars will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET daily. All sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants for two months following the course, so you can revisit key content on your own schedule.

Cutting-Edge Topics: Stay current on emerging trends and technologies, including cancer genomics, tumor microenvironment studies and computational approaches to cancer research.

Share Your Research: Select participants will be invited to present their research during the Rising Stars Sessions, a showcase for emerging talent in the cancer research field. Abstract submission deadline: July 15, 2025.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Erin McDevitt at 207-288-6659 or [email protected].

Registration

Virtual Registration

Virtual Registration Fee: $25

Payments: Payment is due at the time of registration via credit card.

Receipts: Receipts will be provided automatically when payment is received via email through the registration system.

Cancellations and Refunds: To receive a refund on registration, written cancelation (email) must be received 30 calendar days prior to the start date of the course. Refunds will be subject to administrative fees as follows:

  • If canceled prior to 30 days from the course start date, you will be refunded your registration fee less 10% of fees paid as an administrative registration fee.
  • If canceled 14-29 days prior to the course start date, you will be refunded 50% of your registration fees.
  • If canceled less than 14 days prior to the course start date, no refund is available.
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Event Contact

Stefanie Roth, MBA

People

Karolina PaluckaKarolina Palucka, M.D., Ph.D.Professor, Director, JAX Cancer Center, Edison T. Liu Endowed Chair in Cancer ResearchThe Jackson Laboratory

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