Tom Burns, CEO of cutting-edge eyecare technology company Glaukos of California, made a checklist before seeking a site to build a multimillion-dollar research, development and manufacturing facility. It was a wish list he gave to his team that went on a nationwide search for the right location to build a vanguard institution, and he bought […]
On Thursday, the U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program announced that the BRIDGES Engine proposal has advanced as a finalist in the program. The BRIDGES Engine is led by the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, with co-leads at Auburn University and the University of Tennessee. Of the more than 300 entries that […]
At HudsonAlpha’s Bandstand night, on August 19, Dr. Neil Lamb, president of the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, delivered a comprehensive and entertaining update on the research organization’s status, framing his presentation around popular songs from the 1960s to the 2000s. Dr. Lamb began the event by playing “Turn! Turn! Turn!” by the Byrds and spoke […]
The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology has added a new name to its roster of resident companies: Veil Genomics. The startup, founded by HudsonAlpha geneticists Alex Harkess, PhD, Josh Clevenger, PhD, and Kendall Lee, PhD, focuses on genetic testing and informatics. Veil offers end-to-end services in long-read, low-pass sequencing, a technology with wide applications in human […]
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is opening its doors to the public next month for a discussion on the fast-moving world of genetics. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, Kelly East, the institute’s vice president of educational outreach and a certified genetic counselor, will lead the latest installment of “HudsonAlpha U,” a community series designed to demystify advances […]
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology recently welcomed Dillon Fritz, PhD, as its new Vice President for Economic Development and Commercialization. Fritz brings nearly two decades of experience building and leading translational research programs, innovation ecosystems, and startup ventures across the academic, clinical, and international biotech sectors. He most recently served as Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of the […]
Land wealth transfer, carbon technology for craft breweries, farm managing shellfish and seaweed, reducing waste and maximizing animal carcass value. These were themes at the Founders Red Carpet Premiere, the title of Monday night’s HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator Showcase, powered by gener8tor, that marked the end of the fifth and final cohort and second fund. After […]
HudsonAlpha Institute of Biotechnology’s Dr. Emily Gordon introduced the classroom to the bookends of STEM simultaneously. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, known by its acronym STEM, is the basis for the “Spark’’ cohort at HudsonAlpha. The nonprofit in Cummings Research Park sponsors ongoing educational projects. The Spark program, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), […]
Two classes were in session at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology’s Propst Center last week. In one, middle schoolers were working on summer camp projects downstairs. Nothing unusual there, but one floor up a second learning session unfolded – for teachers. The Invention Convention (IC), a state, national, and international program with competitions that begin […]
Innovate Alabama has awarded more than $3.3 million in SBIR/STTR supplemental grants to 20 small businesses across Alabama, empowering them to scale cutting-edge technologies and create jobs. Of the 20 grants awarded, 11 will benefit startups based in North Alabama. The Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant Program provides non-dilutive funding to companies that have previously received […]
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