Oregon Institute of Marine Biology

MITCHELL KENNEDY TO LEAD THE JACKSON LABORATORY'S JAX® MICE, CLINICAL AND RESEARCH SERVICES BUSINESS

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Approximately 2,400 organizations in 68 countries rely on over 13,000 strains of genetically-specialized JAX® Mice and research services in a wide range of therapeutic areas.

Key Points: 
  • Approximately 2,400 organizations in 68 countries rely on over 13,000 strains of genetically-specialized JAX® Mice and research services in a wide range of therapeutic areas.
  • In addition, JAX provides a variety of services to the research community including preclinical in-vivo pharmacology services, mouse model generation (e.g., genetic engineering), custom breeding services, assisted reproductive technologies (e.g., cryopreservation and IVF services), and cancer genomic testing services.
  • In this position, Kennedy will drive product development, business development, business unit management, marketing, field representation, and customer support for JMCRS, as well as lead all JMCRS operational groups.
  • "The Jackson Laboratory's scientific and academic reputation precedes itself, and I have admired the organization throughout my entire career," said Kennedy.