Jackson Laboratories

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution that serves as a cornerstone of the global life sciences ecosystem. Founded in 1929 and headquartered in Bar Harbor, Maine, JAX is world-renowned for its expertise in genetics and genomics, maintaining a repository of over 13,000 genetically specialized mouse strains. The organization provides critical preclinical research services, including humanized mouse models and Patient-Derived Xenograft (PDX) platforms, to pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide. Beyond its role as a premier CRO and mouse supplier, JAX operates an NCI-designated Cancer Center and conducts extensive internal research into complex diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. Its mission focuses on accelerating the discovery of cures and advancing the implementation of precision medicine through advanced data science and genomic research.