2025 Women X Women Hybrid Event

Female scientists have shaped scientific discovery at The Jackson Laboratory and beyond for decades. Join us for an exploration of the important health issues and a celebration of the critical role that women play in science.

Join us for the 2025 Women X Women Hybrid Event! Discover groundbreaking insights from leading female research experts at JAX as they delve into two crucial health topics:

The evolution of our immune system as we age: Uncover the fascinating changes our immune system undergoes as we grow older
The power of genetic testing in understanding human disease: Explore how genetic and genomic testing are revolutionizing our understanding and treatment of human disease

Date: March 12, 2025
Time: 2:30 - 5 p.m.
Location: Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

Event Schedule

2:30 p.m. | Welcome & Introductions
Sarah Wojiski, Ph.D., Director & External Programs

2:35 p.m. | JAX Research Update
Mary Dickinson, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Scientific Officer

2:45 p.m. | Session I: Aging at the Cellular Level
Duygu Ucar, Ph.D., Professor

3:05 p.m. | Q&A

3:15 p.m. | Break

3:25 p.m. | Session II: Unlocking the Power of Genetic & Genomic Testing: What You Need to Know
Meghan Finn, Vice President and Chief Communications Officer (Moderator)
Leah Graham, Ph.D., Program Director, MCGI
Emily Edelman, M.S., CGC, Director, Clinical Education
Karina Brierley, M.S., CGC, Certified Genetic Counselor, Smilow Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program, Yale New Haven Hospital

3:55 p.m. | Q&A

4:10 p.m. | Closing Remarks
Mary Dickinson

4:15 p.m. | Networking Reception