National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology makes only Alabama stop at HudsonAlpha in Huntsville

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On Tuesday, April 28, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) visited the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville as part of the organization’s Biotech Across America Roadshow. The roadshow is a nationwide effort to highlight biotechnology innovation across the country and inform future recommendations to Congress. HudsonAlpha is the commission’s only stop in […]

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Leah Johnson becomes first graduate of UAH’s new chemistry doctoral program

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When Leah Johnson earns her Ph.D. in chemistry from UAH on May 4, she will be the first graduate of the university’s doctoral program, launched in fall 2023. UAH will honor Johnson and approximately 1,145 other spring 2026 graduates during two commencement ceremonies at the Von Braun Center Propst Arena. Johnson was pursuing her master’s […]

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Ed Buckbee’s legacy ‘will resonate for generations’

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“We have all sorts of camps … why don’t we have a science camp?” And with those words more than 45 years ago, and the blessing of Dr. Wernher von Braun, Ed Buckbee put the wheels in motion for Space Camp. Buckbee, the founding executive director of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and creator […]

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HudsonAlpha affiliate GeneCapture unveils rapid infection testing breakthrough

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GeneCapture, Inc., is cutting the time to diagnose an infection from several days to a few hours. This week, the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology associate company demonstrated its breakthrough diagnostic technology to local clinicians and physicians. Their portable, lab-free platform enables identification of the correct antibiotic treatment in near real-time. While traditional hospital diagnostics can […]

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Community Voices Raise Concerns Over Huntsville Hospital’s Crestwood Acquisition

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Community members, healthcare workers, and patients packed into the provided space at Campus 805 for a community forum / listening session on Friday, March 6 to voice concerns over Huntsville Hospital’s proposed acquisition of Crestwood Medical Center, warning that the merger could reduce competition, suppress wages, and limit access to care in one of the […]

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HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology highlights breakthrough research in diabetes, Huntington’s disease

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The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology recently hosted its “Recent Genomics and Biotech Discoveries” event. At the presentation on Feb. 24 at the Jackson Center, attendees heard about groundbreaking discoveries in human health and agriculture. HudsonAlpha Vice President for Educational Outreach Kelly East and Madeline Loftin, the institute’s director of educator professional learning, walked the crowd […]

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Huntsville Botanical Garden breaks ground on INTUITIVE science complex, makes way for community STEM education

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The Huntsville Botanical Garden officially broke ground on construction of the INTUITIVE Plant Science Complex (IPSC) on Tuesday, February 24. During a ceremony to mark the project’s start, local leaders gathered at the garden to celebrate and offer words of encouragement for the initiative. The complex is expected to increase plant production by more than […]

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Huntsville City Council approves $6 Billion Eli Lilly Development Agreement, also moves toward first phase of Skybridge Project

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The Huntsville City Council met on Thursday, February 12, for its regularly scheduled meeting and during that time, made major progress toward two developments that will likely change the face of the city for the foreseeable future. During the meeting, the council voted to approve the $6 billion development agreement with Eli Lilly and Company, […]

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Torch Technologies, ORNL Formalize Partnership Through National Security MOU

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Torch Technologies and the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for collaboration on research, analysis, and technology development related to national security and workforce development. Under the agreement, the organizations will explore joint efforts that align ORNL’s scientific and research capabilities with […]

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It’s the little things: HudsonAlpha scientists discuss future of rare disease diagnosis

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It was a tiny topic that kicked off a big year for the HudsonAlpha Event Series.  What happens when a tiny, invisible change in DNA alters the course of a life?  For many families, the answer has been locked away for years … until now.  HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology scientists presented “Tiny Genes, Big Effects: […]

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