Step into the future of science at JAX’s annual Forum for Discovery where we showcase our groundbreaking research and bold ideas to tackle today’s biggest health challenges and shape a healthier tomorrow.

This year’s Forum for Discovery was more than an event — it was a look at the future of science and a powerful conversation about what is at stake and what is possible when we invest in discovery. Here are some key takeaways:

• Science is at a turning point. JAX President and CEO Lon Cardon, Ph.D., FMedSci, shared how funding cuts and regulatory changes could potentially impact biomedical breakthroughs
• Jennifer Trowbridge, Ph.D., professor and Dattels Family Chair revealed how aging begins in our blood and how silent mutations in stem cells may hold the key to preventing age-related diseases.
• Gareth Howell, Ph.D., professor and Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Chair for Glaucoma Research showed how the eye and brain are deeply connected — and how genetic diversity in research models is reshaping our understanding of diseases like Alzheimer’s.
• We announced a historic milestone: JAX has forged a landmark alliance with the New York Stem Cell Foundation, combining strengths in live and cellular models to tackle the most complex questions in human health.

Click here to view the 2025 Forum for Discovery Program

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