Human & Mammalian Genetics & Genomics 2025 – Jackson Lab (Videos with subtitles + Slides)

Human and Mammalian Genetics and Genomics: The 66th McKusick Short Course

Location: The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine & Virtual
Discover the future of genetics and genomics
With over 7,000 past trainees and 600+ esteemed faculty participants globally, the McKusick Short Course has shaped the careers of many. As the leading genetics and genomics educational resource for over 60 years, the course’s rich history and ongoing dedication to excellence provide an unparalleled learning experience.
We recommend this course to advanced undergraduate, graduate and medical students, genetic counselors, residents, fellows, clinicians and researchers. There’s something for everyone!
About

Join us for the 66th 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.