JACKSON LABORATORY

Jackson Laboratory specializes in the breeding, preservation, and distribution of genetically defined laboratory mice for biomedical research, alongside supporting services such as cryogenic storage, vivarium housing, and biological product manufacturing. Their core expertise lies in maintaining and supplying complex murine models—including transgenic, knockout, and humanized strains—critical for studying neurodegenerative diseases, immunology, cancer, and metabolic disorders. They provide end-to-end support for preclinical research, from animal procurement and phenotyping to plasma analysis and shipment logistics, with deep proficiency in C57BL/6J and CD34 mouse models. Their technical differentiation stems from sustained, high-fidelity genetic stewardship and compliance with rigorous animal welfare and biosafety standards, enabling reproducible research outcomes for government-funded science. The organization maintains a strong, long-standing relationship with the Department of Health and Human Services, delivering essential animal models and cryopreservation services to NIH institutes and other HHS components. The Department of Veterans Affairs relies on Jackson Laboratory for specialized mouse models to support veteran-relevant biomedical research, while the Department of Defense utilizes their capabilities for life sciences studies requiring controlled genetic backgrounds. These agencies consistently return for reliable, scalable, and ethically managed biological resources. Their primary industry focus is on animal production for research, biological product manufacturing, and life sciences R&D, positioning them as a mission-critical supplier in the preclinical research ecosystem. They serve the biomedical, pharmaceutical, and academic research sectors by providing genetically validated models that underpin translational studies in human disease. As a non-profit entity headquartered in Bar Harbor, Maine, Jackson Laboratory operates as an 8H-certified organization with no additional federal certifications. Their physical presence and operational infrastructure are centered in Maine, but their biological products and services support research nationwide, making them a foundational resource in the U.S. government’s biomedical research supply chain.