Mouse Genome Informatics is delighted to celebrate 25 years in 2014. From its GBASE precursor, through early beginnings as the Encyclopedia of the Mouse Genome to the current incarnation – comprised of the Mouse Genome Database (MGD), Gene Expression Database (GXD), Mouse Tumor Biology (MTB), components of the Gene Ontology (GO) project, and MouseMine – we have enjoyed the support of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), The Jackson Laboratory and the mouse genetics community. We invite you to come celebrate this milestone with us on Thursday, Oct 30, 2014 at the Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine. These events are free and open to everyone, though we want to extend a special invitation to former staff, students, advisors and colleagues. In the mean time, take a trip down memory lane with the Chronology of MGI Database Releases from the 1980s to the present or go a little deeper with our Publications list. This event immediately follows the 28th Annual International Mammalian Genome Conference (Oct 26-29) though registration for that meeting is not required. Please let us know if you are able to attend, might attend, or cannot attend. If you have comments, photos or other memories to share with us,
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Agenda for Oct 30, 2014
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All group activities are free and open to guests.
Outdoor activities may be subject to weather. Average temperatures may be quite cool,
be sure to bring appropriate footwear and clothing.
Contact mgi-help@jax.org with any questions.
Links to other Bar Harbor area activities and information: www.barharborinfo.com
Information about Acadia National Park: www.nps.gov/acad/
Abbe Museum: www.abbemuseum.org/index.html
Sight-seeing cruises: Nature and Sightseeing Cruise (2h, leaves at 1:15) or
Lobster Fishing and Seal Watching (1.75h, leaves at 1:45) through Bar
Harbor Whale Watch http://www.barharborwhales.com/.
Lab Tour:
Enjoy a guided tour of The Jackson Laboratory campus.
Standard tours are estimated at 45min and will leave from the front lobby.
Group Hike in Acadia National Park:
Take a relaxed hike through the fall colors along some of
Acadia National Park's 125 miles of hiking
trails. A must-see while in the Bar Harbor area. Estimated at approximately 2h duration, if
sufficient interest and weather permits this will be split into an easy walk around Ocean
Drive or Sieur de Monts trails, and a moderate hike around Great Head, overlooking the coast
and Sand Beach.
A moderate level of fitness is required.
Transportation between The Jackson Laboratory and the trailhead can be arranged during registration.
Cycling Tour:
Rent a bicycle or bring your own for a loop around the local area including carriage trails.
Specific route TBD, estimated at approximately 2h duration, and requires a moderate level of
fitness. If you are renting a bicycle, a group rate of $20, including damage waiver has been
arranged for full day rentals through
Acadia Bike.
MGI Hands-on Exploration and Workshop:
Take the time to learn about MGI's current features by participating in a hands-on workshop.
This will include a short seminar-style demonstration followed by the opportunity to
navigate the site using a set of self-guided exercises. Participants will be instructed on how
to locate pertinent biological information, perform a variety of searches, try out the
Human-Mouse: Disease Connection translational tool and the use the MouseMine computational
access platform. User Support will be present to discuss more specific research questions
as well. Estimated at approximately 2h duration, early and late sessions may be arranged based on
interest. Computer access is provided, or participants may bring their own laptops.
Bus tour of Mount Desert Island local highlights:
Sit back and relax for a guided tour of local highlights including several stops for
photos within Acadia National Park and other areas of scenic or historical interest. Knowledgeable
local guides provide narration and stories about the island while on board. Tour is
arranged through Acadia National Park Tours and will
pick up and drop off from the Jackson Laboratory.
Appropriate for all fitness levels.
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