Human and Mammalian Genetics and Genomics: The 67th McKusick Short Course

Human and Mammalian Genetics and Genomics: The 67th McKusick Short Course is organized by The Jackson Laboratory and will be held from Jul 20 - 31, 2026 at The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, Maine, United States of America.

Description:
Join us for the 67th McKusick Short Course on Human and Mammalian Genetics and Genomics — a cornerstone event for advanced undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, genetic counselors, residents, fellows, clinicians, and researchers. This dynamic program, renowned for over six decades, is your gateway to the forefront of genetics and genomics, blending foundational knowledge with cutting-edge research and experiential learning.

Program Highlights:
The course covers basic science, clinical and translational aspects of human genetics and genomics, and runs the gamut from gene and variant discovery in Mendelian and complex disease, genome biology, the molecular basis of genetic disease, the use of animal models of human disease to understand pathophysiology, as well as genetic disease treatment and therapy. Workshops and lectures also cover bioinformatics, population genetics, genome manipulation, mutagenesis and phenotyping.  

Special Sessions:

• Featuring experts from American and African Societies of Human Genetics
• The Human Genetics Clinic is a unique opportunity for direct interaction with experienced medical geneticists diagnosing rare conditions. Witness the impact of genetics on real patients, making the course content vividly real.