HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

Your life based on your A, C, T, & Gs? Not a far off reality if you've seen the 1997 movie, GATTACA. The movie brings up an important note: how genetic technology and genetic information used in our society.

Listen to Tiny Expeditions Season 5, Episode 4, “Designing Destiny: Ethics of Genetic Engineering,” to learn about the ethical, social, and legal ramifications of using our genetic makeup to re-engineer ourselves and the world around us: https://www.hudsonalpha.org/designing-destiny-ethics-of-genetic-engineering/

Mark your calendars! In two weeks, HudsonAlpha President Dr. Neil Lamb will give an update about the groundbreaking research happening at HudsonAlpha!

Join us for the event on August 20th at 5:30 p.m. at the Jackson Center.

Register now: https://donate.hudsonalpha.org/event/a-special-update-from-dr-neil-lamb/e593320 Thank you to the EKTA Foundation for making this event possible!

on this to an incredible event hosted by HudsonAlpha at Stovehouse!

Craft beer enthusiasts and scientists gathered for the “Cheers to Alabama Barley” tap takeover event earlier this summer, where attendees enjoyed craft beer made with locally-grown barley and learned the science behind brewing. The event showcased a collaborative effort to boost Alabama’s brewing industry and create an economic pipeline for the state.

The event featured beers from Brewers Cooperative, Cahaba Brewing Company, Goodland Pour House and more, highlighting the potential of barley as a profitable winter crop alternative in the southeastern U.S.

Cheers to Alabama Barley was made possible by a statewide project funded by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, with collaborators from HudsonAlpha, Auburn University, and Alabama A&M University. Together, we’re helping local farmers and brewers create a sustainable future for Alabama’s brewing industry.

Celebrate by raising a glass to local innovation and sustainability!

Hear from the HudsonAlpha President!

In a few weeks, Dr. Neil Lamb will discuss the impressive research happening at HudsonAlpha and how it impacts you, our community, and the world around us.

This event, made possible by the EKTA Foundation, takes place on August 20th at 5:30 p.m. at the Jackson Center Center. Reserve your seats today: https://donate.hudsonalpha.org/event/a-special-update-from-dr-neil-lamb/e593320

What an amazing summer with our BioTrain interns! 🎉

Shoutout to Angela McDonough, our rockstar HudsonAlpha Educational Outreach intern this year! Her internship is made possible by Shirley and George McCrary, who support our Educational Outreach BioTrain interns every year. Because of their generosity, students get the training they need to shine bright and change lives in their future classrooms.

MATCHING GIFT LAST CHANCE 🚨 Tomorrow, July 31, is the last day for our matching gift!

Your donation will be doubled up to $10,000 thanks to a matching gift by Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC, but you have to act fast. When you support HudsonAlpha's Annual Fund, you're fueling vital programs like our genomics research, STEM education, and the Smith Family Clinic for Genomic Medicine.

You are making it possible for us to solve some of the world's biggest challenges, train the next generation of the STEM workforce, and improve healthcare through personalized medicine. Be a part of something big and donate today!

Why people are praising this Huntsville-made genetics podcast Now in its fifth season, the podcast has gained a following and is nominated for two honors in this year’s People’s Choice Podcast Awards

Join us for an update from the HudsonAlpha President!

Dr. Neil Lamb will speak next month about the life-changing work HudsonAlpha scientists do and how it shapes our lives. Join us for this free event on August 20th at 5:30 p.m. at the Jackson Center.

Register today: https://donate.hudsonalpha.org/event/a-special-update-from-dr-neil-lamb/e593320

Thank you to the EKTA Foundation for making this event possible!

Read all about Tiny Expeditions & listen to our latest season now!

https://www.hudsonalpha.org/tinyexpeditions/

Why people are praising this Huntsville-made genetics podcast Now in its fifth season, the podcast has gained a following and is nominated for two honors in this year’s People’s Choice Podcast Awards

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey awarded more than $15 million in funding to the next tax cycle of the ‘Growing Alabama’ program! The program funds Economic Development Organizations through donation-based tax credits so they can tackle projects to stimulate economic growth.

HudsonAlpha was awarded funding in this program in 2021. Since its inception, HudsonAlpha has generated more than $4.5 billion in economic impact for the state of Alabama.

Read more about this year's recipients:

$15.5M devoted to Alabama taxpayers who help ‘stimulate economic growth’ Money from the ‘Growing Alabama’ project funded over 50 projects from 2017 to 2023.

Diagnosing pediatric genetic conditions is critical for ensuring each child receives the best possible care. The Smith Family Clinic for Genomic Medicine is an expert in genetic diagnoses for pediatric patients. Having a diagnosis allows doctors to tailor treatment plans to each child's unique needs, leading to better patient outcomes, both in and out of the PICU.

Your support of HudsonAlpha's Annual Fund makes this life-changing work possible. Right now, your donation to support this work and other important programs on HudsonAlpha's campus can go even further!

Thanks to a generous matching gift by Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC, all donations up to $10,000 made by July 31 will be doubled. 💙 Make a donation today and help us continue to provide essential genetic diagnoses for children in need.

MDA's investment in research translates into hope and progress. Every funded project is a step closer to new discoveries in neuromuscular disease treatment. Learn more from Greg Cooper, faculty investigator at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, and visit MDA.org/Science for more information.

Calling all professionals & leaders in City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government and Cummings Research Park!

Please join us this Friday as our Biotrain Interns present what they have been working on over the summer! Join us in the HudsonAlpha atrium from 11am - 1pm as our interns present their posters. Learn about their work in our various research labs, on our Communications, IT, Economic Development and HudsonAlpha Educational Outreach teams as well as their work with associate companies.

We hope to see you there!

Lab Managers are an essential part of successful research. HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology Wiregrass Lab Manager, Abby Burch, is no different! She shares about her background and future aspirations (with some exciting news!) in this installment of Everyday DNA.

Get to know Abby now: https://www.hudsonalpha.org/everyday-dna-qa-abby-burch/

Thank you to the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), including members Angie Kielsmeier, Sandy Edwards and Jeff Langhout, for stopping by during our HudsonAlpha Educational Outreach summer programs!

Thank you for supporting our Summer of STEM programs🔬🥽🧬

Double your donation to HudsonAlpha's Annual Fund! 💥

The Annual Fund supports HudsonAlpha's most important programs, from scientific research, to STEM education, and the Smith Family Clinic for Genomic Medicine. Your donation helps us continue to change lives here in our community and around the world.

Make a donation by July 31 for 2x the impact thanks to a matching gift up to $10,000 from Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC!

We are thrilled to share we received a very generous grant from Toyota Alabama to support our HudsonAlpha Educational Outreach Student Experiences program! The program includes community collaborations, new program development and targeted efforts to diversify the future STEM workforce.

Thank you, Toyota USA!

Tiny Expeditions is up for some hardware!

HudsonAlpha's premiere science podcast nominated for Best Science and Medicine Podcast, as well as the People's Choice Award at the 2024 People's Choice Podcast Awards!

If you would like to vote, here's how:
1️⃣Head to https://www.podcastawards.com/ & create an account
2️⃣Vote for Tiny Expeditions in the Skeptics' Choice Best Science and Medicine Podcast and People's Choice categories
3️⃣Save your nominations!

Thank you for all of your support of Tiny Expeditions!

Are superpowers possible? Could humans really fly? Our Tiny Expeditions team digs into the science behind some of these superhuman traits.

Listen to Tiny Expeditions Season 5, Episode 3, "From X-Men to Real Men: The Science Behind Superhuman Traits," to learn more about the real heroes behind genetic research & if superpowers are just a thing in movies!

Listen now: https://www.hudsonalpha.org/from-x-men-to-real-men/

Thank you to Jacobs Space Exploration Group, including Vice President Jeff Harrs and Materials Engineer with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Chelsi Cassilly, for stopping by during our HudsonAlpha Educational Outreach summer programs this week! We'd like to thank them for supporting our Summer of STEM programs🔬🥽🧬

HudsonAlpha is leading a new research study to identify potential biomarkers in Parkinson's disease - if found, these biomarkers could help improve disease diagnosis and treatment!

We're looking for members of our community to participate in the study. You might be eligible to participate if:
✅ You're 19 years or older and have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
✅ You're 19 years or older and live with or are related to someone with Parkinson's disease

Learn more about the study and find out if you're eligible: https://www.hudsonalpha.org/parkinsons-research/

When Major General Lynn Collyar, USA, Ret., suffered from a heart attack and was placed on medication, he didn't know several of the medications he was taking weren't having their desired effect. After receiving genetic testing at the Smith Family Clinic for Genomic Medicine, Gen. Collyar learned he has a change in his DNA that means common medications prescribed to heart attack survivors don't always work for him. These life-saving results helped him and his cardiologist identify medications that worked better for him.

Programs like the Smith Family Clinic are fueled by HudsonAlpha's Annual Fund. When you make a donation to the Annual Fund today, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000 thanks to a matching gift from Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC. Act fast - the match expires on July 31: info.hudsonalpha.org/annualfund24

Giving back was a way of life for Sue and Roy Nichols. The Nichols selflessly gave of their time, resources, and energy to the Huntsville community. Sue and Roy’s legacy lives on through the many generous planned gifts they left to deserving nonprofits, including HudsonAlpha, where Roy served on the Board of Directors for many years.

The couple's generosity to HudsonAlpha helps support the Institute’s newest Faculty Investigator, Andrew Kodani, PhD, and his work on rare neurodevelopmental diseases. Learn more about the Nichols' devotion to our community and their enduring support for HudsonAlpha: https://foundation.hudsonalpha.org/sue-and-roy-nichols/

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🎆🌭

We are closed this Independence Day. We will reopen tomorrow morning.

A genetic health risk could mean you have a change in your DNA that makes you more likely to develop certain types of cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders, and other common health risks. Genetic testing to identify these risks is life-saving because knowing early can lead to earlier or more frequent screenings. It can even let you know if certain family members may also be at risk of developing these conditions.

When you make a donation to HudsonAlpha's Annual Fund, you're supporting programs like the Smith Family Clinic for Genomic Medicine, that offer genetic testing services to help access this important health information.

Make a donation by July 31 and your gift will be matched up to $10,000 by Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC: info.hudsonalpha.org/annualfund24

🧠✨ It's Alzheimer's Awareness Month & we're thrilled to share a special guest post on the Everyday DNA blog. Dr. Becky Hauser, a postdoctoral researcher in the Cochran Lab at HudsonAlpha, focuses much of her research efforts on gene regulation in Alzheimer’s disease.

Dive into her insightful piece to learn more about Alzheimer's disease, the steps researchers are taking, and how HudsonAlpha is contributing to the search for a cure: https://www.hudsonalpha.org/alzheimers-disease-history-and-progress/

Double your impact when you donate to the HudsonAlpha Foundation's Annual Fund!

The Annual Fund supports vital programs on HudsonAlpha's campus, from scientific research, to STEM education, and the Smith Family Clinic for Genomic Medicine. When you donate before July 31, your gift will be doubled through a match up to $10,000 by Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC: https://donate.hudsonalpha.org/campaign/588502/donate