Oct 23 Short Course on the Genetics of Addiction

Short Course on the Genetics of Addiction

This unique training experience combines our Annual Short Course in a hybrid format with the opportunity for mentored research experiences. The goal is to support and expand a diverse community of academics in their pursuit and advancement of addiction-related education, research, and careers.

Course funding: 1R25DA051342 (NIH/NIDA; E. Chesler, PI); 5R13DA052199 (NIH/NIDA; E. Chesler, PI)

Registration is Open

About

Training Program Overview

This training program consists of two components:

1. The Short Course on the Genetics of Addiction: A 4-day short course to learn about the multidisciplinary, foundational concepts that underlie the genetics of addiction. In-person or virtual attendance includes live and asynchronous instruction in addiction genetics and genomics, and live discussion sessions with biomedical researchers who work in the field. Topics to be covered include genetic contributions to the disease of addiction; the basis and analysis of complex trait genetics; and methods and populations for genetic studies of addiction in model organisms.

2. An opportunity to learn more about in-person, mentored research experience at JAX in Bar Harbor, Maine for faculty-level course participants. Faculty-level course participants can apply for an opportunity to come to JAX in Bar Harbor, Maine with two trainees (post-doctoral, graduate or undergraduate) for a grant-supported, multi-week, team research experience utilizing advanced methods and resources for addiction genetics while mentored by JAX host faculty.

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?

This course is be appropriate for participants who are currently undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty, and who have career interests related to addiction genetics education, research, and biomedicine. Participation by individuals and faculty-trainee teams from underrepresented and disadvantaged groups and backgrounds is strongly encouraged.

The in-person course will consist of didactic lectures, hands-on workshops and evening discussions to bring together interdisciplinary scientists, support early career scientists and trainees, and build productive collaborations. The virtual audience will have access to a live stream of didactic lectures.

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 erin.mcdevitt@jax.org.

Registration

Standard In-person Registration

Registration Fee: $400; Optional Shared Lodging Fee: $100

Course/Workshop registration fees include all workshop materials, supplies, and most meals. Optional shared lodging is available at the Highseas Conference Center for an additional cost.

Payments:

Registration is only confirmed once full payment has been received. Payment in full is due 45 days before the start of the course. You can pay using Visa, Mastercard, or American Express during registration or select Check Payment. If paying by academic or personal check, payment is due immediately upon acceptance into the workshop. Checks should be made payable to The Jackson Laboratory and mailed to Bank of America, 90260 Collection Center Dr, Chicago, IL 60693.Be sure to include your name and the event title on any checks. Wire transfers will be accepted only with prior authorization; contact the event planner for further instructions. All bank charges associated with payment are the responsibility of the course participant.

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 & lodging 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 & lodging fees.
If canceled less than 14 days prior to the course start date, no refund is available.

If the attendee is not able to attend the course but would like to send a qualified colleague in your place, JAX will transfer your registration to your colleague’s registration at no additional cost.

Scholarship In-person application

Registration Fee: $400; Optional Shared Lodging Fee: $100

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Scholarships are available for this course, and are made possible by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, NIH Grants, foundation awards and gifts or donations to The Jackson Laboratory. The Jackson Laboratory strongly encourages students, post-doctoral fellows, or junior faculty from populations under-represented in the biomedical sciences to register, with a preference for those currently enrolled in or working at a U.S. institution. Underrepresented populations are defined by the National Institutes of Health, see NIH NOT-OD-20-031 for definitions.

Scholarship applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Course/Workshop registration fees include all workshop materials, supplies, and most meals. Optional shared lodging is available at the Highseas Conference Center for an additional fee.

Payments:

Payments will not be charged until your scholarship application has been reviewed. If you supply a credit card at the time of registration, a pre-authorization may be placed on the card.

Registration is not confirmed until full payment has been received (less any scholarships). Payment in full is due 45 days prior to the start of the course. During registration you can pay using Visa, Mastercard, or American Express or select Check Payment. If paying by academic or personal check, payment is due immediately upon acceptance into the workshop. Checks should be made payable to The Jackson Laboratory and mailed to Bank of America, 90260 Collection Center Dr, Chicago, IL 60693. Be sure to include your name and the title of the event on any checks. Wire transfers will be accepted only with prior authorization; contact the event planner for further instructions. All bank charges associated with payment are the responsibility of the course participant.

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 & lodging 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 & lodging fees.
If canceled less than 14 days prior to the course start date, no refund is available.

Virtual Registration

Standard Registration Fee: $50; Scholarship fee: $25; JAX Employee Fee: Complimentary

Virtual registration includes live access to all didactic lectures, and access to lecture recordings for 3 months after the conclusion of the event. Due to speaker permissions, some lectures may not be recorded.

Payments:

Payment is due at the time of registration via credit card. If you are unable to pay via credit card, please contact the event planner before registering for instructions.

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.

Travel Information

On-Campus

Lodging accommodations at JAX’s Highseas Conference Center is available for an additional fee. Highseas, located approximately 1 mile from The Jackson Laboratory, is a spacious estate built in 1912, overlooking the entrance to Frenchman Bay and adjacent to beautiful Acadia National Park. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to the Conference Center. We do provide shuttles to and from the main campus for the duration of the course. Highseas is handicap accessible (please indicate accessibility needs in registration). This lodging option cannot accommodate families. Lodging might be shared with other participants.

Off-Campus

Participants interested in securing off-campus lodging may refer to the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce website for a guide on hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, and short-term rentals in the Bar Harbor area.

Meals will be provided by JAX’s campus dining services throughout the event. Participants staying off-campus may still partake in meals at Highseas. Please refer to the event schedule for more information.

Air
Bar Harbor is serviced by two airports:

Hancock County/Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) – 20 minutes away
Bangor International Airport (BGR) – 1hr 15 minutes away

Public transportation is not available from local airports. Please visit the Bar Harbor and Bangor airport services webpages for information on shuttles to and from Mount Desert Island. Rideshare options like Uber or Lyft are not commonly available.

Ground
Bar Harbor is approximately 5 hours by car from the greater Boston area. Rental cars are available from Hertz at either nearby airport. Additionally, there is a free Island Explorer bus system which can be used around the island and the national park.

Additional Area Information:
Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Acadia National Park

Event Contact

Short Course on the Genetics of Addiction

About

Training Program Overview

Schedule

People

Elissa J. Chesler, Ph.D.

The Jackson Laboratory

Brent Berwin, Ph.D.

The Jackson Laboratory

Rohan Palmer, Ph.D.

Emory University

Speakers

Christopher L. Baker, Ph.D.

The Jackson Laboratory

Robyn Ball, Ph.D.

The Jackson Laboratory

Julie A. Blendy, Ph.D.

University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine

Jason Bubier, Ph.D.

Danielle Dick, Ph.D.

Rutgers University

Alexander Hatoum, Ph.D.

Washington University in St. Louis

J. David Jentsch, Ph.D.

Binghamton University

Vivek Kumar, Ph.D.

The Jackson Laboratory

Amy Lossie, MD, PhD

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Kristen M.S. O'Connell, Ph.D.

The Jackson Laboratory

Kevin Peterson Ph.D.

The Jackson Laboratory

Andreas Pfenning, Ph.D.

Carnegie Mellon University

Vivek Philip, Ph.D.

The Jackson Laboratory

Marian Sepulveda, Ph.D.

Ponce Health Sciences University

Lisa Tarantino, Ph.D.

University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Ingrid Tulloch, Ph.D.

Morgan State University

Registration

Standard In-person Registration

Scholarship In-person application

Virtual Registration

Travel Information

Event Contact

Stefanie Roth, MBA

Supporters

Funding for Courses & Workshops has been generously provided by: