Sacramento Campus is one of the campuses operated by The Jackson Laboratory. Our records show the address as Sacramento, CA, United States.
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The Sacramento Campus, known as The Jackson Laboratory West, concentrates on mammalian genetics and high-throughput phenotyping for drug discovery. Educational programs emphasize applied genetics in a West Coast context, supporting collaborations with California's biotech sector and focusing on metabolic, cardiovascular, and aging research.
- Mammalian Phenotyping and Drug Screening: Courses train in automated phenotyping pipelines, using mouse models for high-throughput screens of small molecules and biologics.
- Metabolic Disease Modeling: Workshops on diabetes, obesity, and lipid disorders, including glucose tolerance tests and adipocyte analysis in genetically modified mice.
- Cardiovascular Genetics: Training in echocardiography, vascular imaging, and genetic models of hypertension and atherosclerosis.
- Aging and Longevity Research: Programs exploring senescence, telomere biology, and interventions like caloric restriction in long-lived mouse strains.
- High-Throughput Sequencing for Phenotypes: Integration of multi-omics data, including metabolomics and proteomics, with genomic profiling.
- Reproductive and Developmental Genetics: Courses on fertility models, embryonic stem cell derivation, and teratogen screening.
- Translational Toxicology: Hands-on sessions with in vivo assays for environmental toxins and safety pharmacology.
- Collaborative Research Design: Modules on grant writing, team science, and industry partnerships for tech transfer.
Located in the vibrant Sacramento region, this campus provides short courses, bootcamps, and customized training for pharma professionals. Facilities feature the latest in automated imaging and behavioral testing suites. Courses incorporate real-time data from JAX's global repositories, allowing comparative analyses. Faculty draw from diverse expertise, including visiting scholars from UC Davis. Participants complete team-based projects simulating drug development pipelines, enhancing practical skills. The curriculum addresses regional health priorities like agricultural impacts on metabolism. With flexible formats, including online hybrids, it accommodates working scientists. Annual enrollment exceeds 150, with emphasis on diversity and inclusion. Graduates advance in roles at biotech firms like Genentech, leveraging JAX's reputation. This site's focus on scalable technologies prepares learners for the demands of modern biomedical R&D, fostering innovation in therapeutic development. Ethical training covers humane animal use and sustainable research practices, aligning with California's progressive standards.
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