The Kumar Lab
We are a group of geneticists, neuroscientists, and computer scientists who are passionate about discoveries of novel targets and models for mental illness through innovation at the confluence of computational, genetic, and genomic methods.
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The Kumar Lab consists of geneticists, neuroscientists, and computer scientists. We are passionate about discovering novel targets and models for mental illness through innovation at the confluence of computational, genetic, and genomic methods. Broadly, we are interested in development of better animal models and animal phenotyping methods for human psychiatric illnesses. We use computer vision approaches to quantitate behavior and functional approaches to understand its underlying neuronal and genetic architecture. We have developed high-throughput computer vision based methods for ethologically relevant animal phenotyping. In functional genomics work, we use QTL and mutagenesis approaches to discover novel pathway that can be targeted for addiction therapeutics. Our approaches are flexible and can be applied towards many psychiatric phenotypes. In sum, we are a leading research group using genetics as its foundation, and a combination of biochemistry, physiology, imaging, and computer vision techniques to dissect complex behavior in mammals.
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Media ReleaseOctober 09, 2024Study probes how eating less can extend lifespan
Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory conduct pivotal study into aging and lifespan to uncover new details about how diets might make people live longer — but also their negative side effects -
ArticleJuly 29, 2024JAX researchers present addiction research and offer hope at Maine Governor’s Opioid Summit
JAX researchers share their findings with communities in Maine affected by addiction, creating a direct connection between scientific research and the people it impacts most. -
Featured ArticleJuly 09, 2024Bringing critical perspectives to genomic medicine research
Leading with compassion, Elizabeth Charnysh represents a team of genetic counselors established seven years ago as part of a comprehensive strategy to study the impact of genomic medicine research on human health. -
Blog PostJune 27, 20245 things: research tools and methods that may be medical game changers
Explore five research tools and methods that didn't exist ten years ago that could be medical game changers.
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Press ReleaseAugust 07, 2024Researchers develop stress-free method to weigh mice using computer vision
The Jackson Laboratory has developed a computer vision-based method to accurately and continuously measure mouse body mass, offering a new resource for researchers that promises to enhance the quality of a wide range of preclinical studies. -
Research HighlightJuly 10, 2024Charles Lee continues to sequence repetitive areas of the genome
Charles Lee co-leads the Human Genome Structural Variation Consortium and is uncovering structural variations in the human genome. -
Featured ArticleJuly 09, 2024What is genetic biomarker testing?
Genetic testing is a powerful tool in the fight against cancer, playing a crucial role in both prevention and personalized treatment. But what exactly are the different types of genetic tests, and how do they help? -
Blog PostJune 20, 2024How old is your bone marrow?
Researchers at JAX reveal that hematopoietic stem cells age differently in genetically identical mice, offering new pathways for interventions to preserve health with aging.