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Giving Guide 2021

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V O L . X X V I I N O. X X I 50 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 21– 2 0 2 2 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E BOARD OFFICERS Timothy Dattels, Board Vice Chair: Managing Partner and Co-Head, TPG Capital BOARD MEMBERS Adoara Adimora, MD, MPH: Sarah Graham Kenan Professor of Medicine, UNC School of Medicine Thomas Barry: CEO and Founder, Zephyr Management, L.P. Otis Brawley, MD: Bloomberg Distinguished Professor, Johns Hopkins University Joshua Broder: CEO, Tilson Carla Brodley, PhD: Dean, Khoury College of Computer Science, Northeastern University Timothy Dattels: Managing Partner and Co-Head, TPG Capital Julie Hembrock Daum: Partner, Spencer Stuart Steven Fink, JD: CEO, Malibu Ventures Jeffrey Friedman, MD, PhD: Marilyn M. Simpson Professor, HHMI, The Rockefeller University Bertrand García-Moreno, PhD: Vice Dean for Natural Sciences, Johns Hopkins University John Gibbons: Managing Partner, Odin Partners LP Melissa Guzy: Founder and Managing Partner, Arbor Ventures Charles Hewett, PhD: Executive Consultant Jean Hoffman: Managing Member, Q Street Advisors LLC John Lowry: Operating Partner, Beecken, Petty, O'Keefe and Company Neal Milch, JD: Executive Chairman, Autarkic Holdings, Inc. George Montgomery: Managing Director, West River Group Frank Moss, PhD: Managing Partner, Strategic Software Ventures LLC Dennis Paustenbach, PhD: President & Chief Scientist, Paustenbach and Associates Jenny Rooke, PhD: Managing Director, Genoa Ventures John Schimenti, PhD: James Law Professor of Genetics, Cornell University Geoffrey Smith, JD: Managing Partner, Digitalis Ventures Joan Steitz, PhD: Sterling Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, Yale University Sandra Waite, JD: Chief Communications Officer, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Mary Kate Wold, JD: President and CEO, Church Pension Group 2022 GOALS f Harness the power of predictive biol- ogy for a life free of disease. f Relentlessly pursue new ideas and news ways of thinking, learning, and working together. f Expand our connections, our markets, and our science around the world. f Improve quality, integration, and optimization of processes, systems, and technologies across JAX. f Position JAX as an employer of choice, promoting an exceptional employee experience and an environment that celebrates diversity of thought and inclusion of all people. f Strengthen JAX's long-term viabil- ity as a global nonprofit biomedical research institution. FUNDRAISING EVENTS e Jackson Laboratory's cutting-edge programs and research are highlighted throughout the year during free events. Join us to learn, ask questions and be inspired! All events are presented virtu- ally with tentative options for in-person participation. Learn more, register and watch the video archive by visiting www. jax.org/RSVP. rough the Laboratory's flagship speaker series, JAXtaposition, JAX scien- tists and senior leadership host conver- sations about research breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease and aging, genetics, the microbiome and more. All are welcome to join the Labora- tory's newest annual spring event, Women X Women, where scientists explore the Established: 1929 / Employees: 2,418 / Annual revenue: $484,600,000 TOP FUNDING SOURCES 75% Program revenue 20% Government support 3% Private grants and gifts 2% Other revenue CONTACT 600 Maine Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (207) 288-6000 www.jax.org JacksonLaboratory @jacksonlab AWARDS/ACCOLADES President & CEO Ed Liu named Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year and honored by the Hartford Business Journal in their 2021 C-Suite Awards / Mark Adams from JAX selected to form a National Human Genome Research Institute Technology Development Coordinating Center / Cat Lutz received the Rare Impact Award from National Organization for Rare Disorders / Catherine Kaczorowski is one of three national recipients of the Alzheimer's Association's 2021 Zenith Fellows Award / Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative awarded $11.8 million from Harold Alfond Foundation MISSION STATEMENT We discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in its shared quest to improve human health. Edison Liu, MD, President and CEO David Roux, Board Chair: Managing Partner, Baypine AT A GLANCE The Jackson Laboratory unique health issues that females face such as endometriosis, infertility and breast and ovarian cancers. During the Laboratory's Forum for Discovery, held annually in July, leader- ship and faculty celebrate JAX's greatest supporters. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES As a nonprofit biomedical research institu- tion, e Jackson Laboratory can pursue new discoveries thanks to philanthropy. Support from donors impacts every facet of the Laboratory's work, from research initia- tives and educational programs to recruit- ing and retaining the brightest minds. You can make a gift to help scientists advance treatments and cures for addiction, aging, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, neurological and immune disorders, rare diseases and more. JAX accepts gifts from companies which sponsor matching gift programs for their employees and former employ- ees. Matching gifts multiply the impact of philanthropy and help the Laboratory in its mission to improve human health. Learn more about the different ways that you can contribute to research break- throughs at JAX by emailing develop@jax. org, calling 1-800-474-9880 or visiting www.jax.org/give. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES f High school teachers are invited to join our Teaching the Genome Gen- eration (TtGG) program. TtGG provides curriculum and supplies for laboratory-based instruction in genomics, with a focus on applica- tions of personalized medicine. f High school students are encouraged to submit a science or engineering project to the Maine State Science Fair. In partnership with Maine Math- ematics and Science Alliance and Maine universities, over $1 million in scholarships are awarded. We are also seeking volunteers, with STEM expertise, to serve as judges. f Students interested in gaining biomedi- cal research experience should apply for Academic Year Fellowships or the 10-week residential Summer Student Program. See www.jax.org/education. f Local businesses, foundations and individuals are welcome to host fun- draising events to benefit JAX. Email develop@jax.org or call 1-800-474- 9880 to learn more. We discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in its shared quest to improve human health.

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