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Sponsored by: The Jackson Laboratory
Updated: September 26, 2022 2022 Giving Guide

The Jackson Laboratory

2023 Goals

Harness the power of predictive biology for a life free of disease; relentlessly pursue new ideas and new ways of thinking, learning and working together; expand our connections, our markets and our science around the world; improve quality, integration and optimization of processes, systems and technologies across JAX; position JAX as an employer of choice, promoting an exceptional employee experience and an environment that celebrates diversity of thought and inclusion of all people; and strengthen JAX’s long-term viability as a global nonprofit biomedical institution.

Community Impact

The Jackson Laboratory Volunteer Time Off program offers all employees two paid days per year for charitable activities in their community. JAX Community Volunteers are small groups of employees who work for a common cause including Heart of Maine United Way, American Cancer Society and the Alzheimer’s Association of Maine. JAX staff members serve on town councils, select boards and planning boards, and are involved in nonprofit organizations that support youth and families in issues including food insecurity, housing, public health, libraries and education. The JAX College Scholarship Program is supporting first-generation Maine college students pursuing a STEM degree.

Giving Opportunities

As a nonprofit biomedical research institution, The Jackson Laboratory can pursue new discoveries thanks in part to philanthropy. Support from donors impacts every facet of JAX’s work, from research initiatives and educational programs to recruiting and retaining the brightest minds. Gifts can help scientists advance treatments and cures for addiction, aging, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, neurological and immune disorders, rare diseases and more. JAX accepts gifts from companies that sponsor matching gift programs for their employees. Learn more about donating to JAX by emailing develop@jax.org, calling (800) 474-9880 or visiting https://www.jax.org/give.

Volunteer Opportunities

JAX welcomes volunteers to the Maine State Science Fair, managed by JAX and the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance. The science fair encourages high school students to submit a science or engineering project and is always seeking volunteers with STEM expertise to be judges at the event. Local businesses, foundations and individuals are welcome to host fundraising events to benefit JAX. Email develop@jax.org or call (800) 474-9880 to learn more.

Leadership

 

Board officers

Lon Cardon, Ph.D., FMedSci: President and CEO

 

Timothy Dattels: Board Chair

 

Carla Brodley, Ph.D., Board Vice Chair: Northeastern University

Neal Milch, J.D., Board Vice Chair: Autarkic Holdings, Inc.

 

Board members

Adaora Adimora, M.D., MPH: UNC School of Medicine

Thomas Barry: Zephyr Management, LP

Otis Brawley, M.D.: Johns Hopkins University

Joshua Broder: Tilson

Carla Brodley, Ph.D.: Northeastern University

Nancy Cox, Ph.D.: Vanderbilt University

Julie Hembrock Daum: Spencer Stuart

Steven Fink, J.D.: Malibu Ventures

Jeffrey Friedman, M.D., Ph.D.: The Rockefeller University

Bertrand García-Moreno, Ph.D.: Johns Hopkins University

John Gibbons: Odin Partners LP

Melissa Guzy: Arbor Ventures

Charles Hewett, Ph.D.: Executive Consultant

Jean Hoffman: Q Street Advisors LLC

John Lowry: Beecken, Petty, O’Keefe and Co.

Neal Milch, J.D.: Autarkic Holdings, Inc.

George Montgomery: Neuvogen

Franklin Moss, Ph.D.: Strategic Software Ventures, LLC

Dennis Paustenbach, Ph.D.: Paustenbach and Associates

Jenny Rooke, Ph.D.: Genoa Ventures

Janet Rossant, Ph.D.: Gairdner Foundation

David Roux: BayPine

Dinakar Singh: Axon Capital

Geoffrey Smith, J.D.: Digitalis Ventures

Joan Steitz, Ph.D.: Yale University

Sandra Waite, J.D.: Guardian Life

Mary Kate Wold, J.D.: Church Pension Group

At a glance

Established: 1929

Employees: 2,850

Annual revenue: $545.3M

Top funding sources

77% Genetic resources and clinical research services

18% Government support

3% Private gifts and grants

2% Other

Contact

600 Main St., Bar Harbor, ME 04609

(207) 288-6000

https://www.jax.org

https://www.facebook.com/JacksonLaboratory

https://www.twitter.com/jacksonlab

https://www.instagram.com/jaxlab/

Accolades

2020: Sheng Li, Ph.D., 2020 NextGen Star by American Association for Cancer Research.

2021: Edison Liu, M.D., Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year; Cat Lutz, Ph.D., Rare Impact Award from the National Organization for Rare Disorders.

2022: Ryan Tewhey, Ph.D., 2022 Maine Public Health Association’s Public Health Business Champion Award.

Mission Statement

We discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in our shared quest to improve human health.

Service locations

Worldwide