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Kelly East: HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Vice President for Educational Outreach

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Kelly East is the Vice President for Educational Outreach at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. Kelly leads HudsonAlpha’s mission to foster a genomically-literate society and to inspire and train tomorrow’s bioscience workforce. More than 1.5 million students, educators, professionals, and community members are impacted by HudsonAlpha’s educational programs and resources each year. Prior to her […]

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HudsonAlpha Hosts High School Students for DNA in Biotech Career Conference

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On Wednesday, April 16th, the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology hosted junior and senior high school students from north Alabama for a DNA in Biotech mini-conference. Small groups of students from nearly every public and private high school in Madison County were in attendance.  Kelly East, the organization’s Vice President for Educational Outreach, shared her enthusiasm […]

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HudsonAlpha opens application for Biotrain Internship Program to undergraduate and graduate students

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology (HudsonAlpha) is now accepting applications for its BioTrain internship program. The summer program offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to connect classwork with real‐world job experience and gain skills and knowledge that will prepare them for careers in biotechnology and related fields. This year’s nine-week internship begins […]

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HudsonAlpha announces new Chief Financial Officer

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The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology (HudsonAlpha) welcomed Chris Matl as its new Chief Financial Officer. “We’re excited to welcome Chris to the HudsonAlpha team,” said Neil Lamb, PhD, President of HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. “We believe he will be an incredible asset to the Institute and we are glad to have him in Huntsville.” Matl joins HudsonAlpha with more than 30 years […]

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Huntsville Student Talks Internships, Biotechnology in New Book

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When Martha Greer Walker started her internship in July of last year at the HudsonAlpha Institute of Biotechnology (HudsonAlpha), she was still exploring future career options and was looking to answer some major questions about what the biotechnology field could do for young professionals. Like many other high school students, she was looking at the […]

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HudsonAlpha’s Navigate: A Boost for Startups

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Thanks to a welcoming environment, new ventures are blooming everywhere. Business development initiatives are ushering in the golden age of the entrepreneur.  The state Alabama has a long-established business-friendly reputation through its enthusiastic support of innovative and emerging companies. Many entrepreneurial ventures have enjoyed long and successful histories, especially here in the Rocket City. HudsonAlpha […]

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A Microgravity Vote for Huntsville is a Macro Boost for Local Economy

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The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce is taking some homemade technology on the road and could use a little help from its friends. The Chamber has partnered with three Huntsville companies – Sierra Space, Rhodium Scientific and SustainSpace – to compete against more than 300 other entries at the international 2022 South by Southwest Conference […]

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HudsonAlpha’s Neil Lamb: A Unique Combination of Researcher and Educator

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Enthusiasm is contagious. If one is passionate about the work they do, it can ignite a “fire” in others, merely by association. It’s something that’s often been observed in the educational realm. Anyone can stand at a lectern and read from a text. It’s not hard to do, but it IS boring for the audience.  […]

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HudsonAlpha Partners with Auburn University for Genomic Health Program

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Knowledge is power. Imagine having access to genomic testing, specifically designed to determine what would be the most effective medication. Then, imagine being able to confidently take that prescription drug without worrying about the possibility of untoward side effects. Pharmacogenomics, the prescribing of medication based on genetics, is quickly becoming the way of the future. […]

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HudsonAlpha’s Scott Ross Named Alabama CIO of the Year

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Scott Ross, director of information technology for HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnolgy, has been named the Alabama Chief Information Officer of the Year by Alabama CIO – an organization that helps chief information officers (CIOs) maximize their leadership effectiveness, create value, reduce risk and share success. The honor came at Friday’s annual Alabama CIO of the Year […]

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