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The Jackson Laboratory
The Jackson Laboratory's mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to...
The Jackson Laboratory
The Jackson Laboratory's mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
1929
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Bar Harbor
Corporate office
600 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States
Additional offices
Farmington, CT · Sacramento, CA · Ellsworth, ME · Gainesville, FL · Atsugi, Japan · Yokohama, Japan
Principals
Lon Cardon
President and CEO
Mary Kate Wold
Trustee and Chair of the Investment Committee
Geoffrey W. Smith
Trustee and Chair of the Finance & Investment Committee
Neal Milch
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How is The Jackson Laboratory funded beyond its endowment?
JAX operates on a diversified non-profit revenue model. The largest sources are National Institutes of Health research grants and the JAX Mice & Services business, which supplies genetically standardized mouse models to laboratories globally. Philanthropic gifts, including endowed chairs like the Bernard and Lusia Milch Endowed Chair, supplement these operating revenues. The endowment provides a long-term financial cushion but is not the sole lifeblood of the institution.
What is JAX's relationship with the drug development industry?
JAX occupies a position upstream of pharmaceutical R&D. Its mouse models are the standard substrate for preclinical drug testing across oncology, immunology, and rare disease research. In 2024, JAX deepened its translational footprint by initiating a drug-candidate identification collaboration with Unravel Biosciences, directly applying its genomic data resources to therapy development rather than solely supplying research tools.
Who are JAX's governance leaders as of early 2025?
Neal Milch was elected Chair of the Board of Trustees in early 2025. Mary Kate Wold serves as Trustee and Chair of the Investment Committee. Geoffrey W. Smith serves as Trustee and Chair of the Finance & Investment Committee. President and CEO Lon Cardon holds the senior executive position, overseeing day-to-day strategy and operations for all JAX campuses.
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