Research campuses

Our major research campuses in Maine, Connecticut, and New York bring together scientists, technologies, and partners driving breakthroughs in genetics and biomedicine. Each site contributes distinct expertise — from model development and data science to translational and stem cell research — all advancing JAX’s mission to improve human health.

Our Bar Harbor campus is the historic headquarters of The Jackson Laboratory, opened in 1929 and home to generations of discovery that have shaped modern genetics. Set on 169 acres on Mount Desert Island, the site anchors research grounded in our Power of 3 approach, bringing together mouse models, stem-cell systems, and data science to uncover the mechanisms of human biology. Bar Harbor remains a foundational setting for JAX’s scientific mission—where deep curiosity and collaborative science drive breakthroughs with global impact.

Our Farmington campus is home to The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, where researchers investigate human genomics and the molecular mechanisms that shape health and disease. Opened in 2014 alongside the UConn Health campus, it’s a center of collaboration that connects JAX science with clinicians, academic partners, and the broader biomedical community. Farmington is also a hub for future growth in stem-cell biology and data science, reflecting the strength of our Power of 3 approach as we deepen our understanding of human biology and accelerate discovery.

Our New York campus was acquired in 2025 and builds on the legacy of NYSCF to strengthen JAX’s leadership in stem-cell science, automation, and advanced technology development. The team here drives innovation across our Power of 3 approach—integrating stem-cell systems, mouse models, and data science to accelerate discovery and translational research. Situated on Manhattan’s West Side, the site is embedded in a dense network of academic, clinical, and industry partners, enabling fast, collaborative progress on technologies and tools that push human biology forward.

Additional JAX Locations

Beyond our research campuses, JAX operates production, service, and collaborative sites across the U.S. and abroad. These facilities extend our global reach, ensuring that JAX resources, models, and expertise are accessible to scientists everywhere.

Japan

Order and inquiry

Phone: +81-45-474-9350

Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.jax.or.jp/

Technical support

Email: [email protected]

Other inquiries

Email: [email protected]

The Jackson Laboratory Japan is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JAX with approximately 250 employees, three production sites in Atsugi, Hino and Tsukuba, and an administrative office in Yokohama. Our facilities in Japan provide researchers in Japan, Korea and Taiwan with direct access to the highest standard of leading-edge animal research models — including specialty models such as humanized mice and advanced immunodeficient models based on the NSG-platform mouse — as well as services, technical support and scientific expertise.

Sacramento, California | JAX® Mice, Clinical, and Research Services

Our Sacramento site delivers JAX® Mice and a broad range of in vivo, cancer, and stem-cell research services, supporting pharmaceutical, life sciences, and medical research teams across the western United States and Canada.

Gainesville, Florida | JAX® Mice, Clinical, and Research Services

Our Gainesville-area site expands JAX’s preclinical capabilities, delivering advanced in vivo and translational research to support pharmacokinetic, safety, and efficacy studies across oncology, autoimmunity, neurological, and rare disease programs.

Ellsworth, Maine | Charles E. Hewett Center

Our Ellsworth site is home to the Charles E. Hewett Center, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advanced mouse production and breeding, providing the global research community with reliable access to high-health-status JAX® Mice.

Portland, Maine | JAX Data Science

Our Portland site strengthens JAX’s data-science leadership, bringing together scientists, engineers, and partners to develop the computational tools and collaborations that power data-driven discovery across our global research community.

Augusta, Maine | Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative

Our Augusta site is home to the Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative, a statewide program that partners with oncology providers to bring precision cancer care and advanced genomic technologies to patients across Maine.