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Stickleback fish article published in Sciencexpress

The stickleback fish is an ideal organism for studying evolution in action, because there are many natural populations around the world and they display much variability in their features.  Researchers at HudsonAlpha have participated in an international collaboration to look for changes in DNA sequences which result in new or altered body features in the threespine stickleback fish.

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Donation spurs next steps for CRP Biotech Campus

This aerial photograph shows the progress underway at the future McMillian Park.

Alpha Foundation provides $1.6 million gift to nurture research and economy

Huntsville, Ala -- With a growing roster of non-profit researchers and new tenant businesses at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Lonnie McMillian, president of the Alpha Foundation, has stepped forward to ensure ongoing momentum in the development of Huntsville’s biotech sector.  McMillian, who is also co-chairman of the HudsonAlpha Institute board of directors, has committed $1.6 million toward developing the green space that runs the entire length of the nearly mile-long Cummings Research Park Biotech Campus.

“Between prospects, the launch of new companies and the rapid growth of one of the HudsonAlpha tenants, it has become apparent that new construction on the campus is imminent,” said McMillian. 

HudsonAlpha is host site for NIH collaboration

Centers of Excellence in Genomic Sciences and Minority Action Plan meetings held

Meetings of the NHGRI-supported Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science grantees and Research Training Advisory Committee with Minority Action Plan grantees were recently held at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology.  More than 100 principal investigators and researchers from around the country converged at HudsonAlpha in mid-October to share data and collaborate on issues and concerns that ultimately impact the integration of genomics with biomedical research.

The National Human Genome Research Institute, one of the 27 institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health, supports a broad range of projects toward increasing understanding of the structure and function of the human genome and its role in health and disease. NHGRI is also committed to increasing the number of individuals from under-represented minority groups who choose career paths in genomic research and its ethical, legal and social implications.

UAB, HudsonAlpha scientists look to unlock rheumatoid arthritis clues

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November 12, 2009
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham will lead a five-year, $4.4 million effort to search for genetic links to rheumatoid arthritis in African-Americans.

Investigator earns “Quest for Excellence” award

Dr. Devin Absher, faculty investigator at HudsonAlpha, has been named one of the first recipients of the Sci-Quest “Quest for Excellence” award. The inaugural Mad Scientist Ball fundraiser, recently held at the Huntsville-based, hands-on science center, celebrated outstanding contributions by local individuals in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.  This year's awards focused on individuals who bridge the gap between mathematics and its applications.
 

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Alabama Science and Technology Roadmap Leadership Summit

An impressive cross section of Alabama leaders, including Dr. Rick Myers, president of the HudsonAlpha Institute, participated in the Alabama Science & Technology Leadership Summit in September. The group included university presidents, medical and scientific researchers, state government leadership, economic development officials and corporate executives.

The program included presentations on Alabama's assets and opportunities in six science and technology sectors, followed by special interest sessions to collect additional input.

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HudsonAlpha introduces Ambassadors

Group to promote HudsonAlpha mission

HudsonAlpha ambassadors

“We are pleased to announce the launch of a new awareness-building program here at HudsonAlpha,” said Carter Wells, director of external affairs at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology.  Integral to the program, 18 community leaders have signed on as ambassadors for the institute’s three-fold mission of genomic research, economic development and educational outreach.

HudsonAlpha investigator weighs into data sharing debate

In May 2009, dozens of scientists gathered in Toronto to reaffirm and refine policies related to the early release of genomic data and to discuss extending policies to include other types of large biological data sets from proteomics, biobanking and metabolite research.  The primary result of the policies review was a set of best practices for funders, scientists and journal editors. Dr. Chris Gunter, HudsonAlpha faculty investigator and director of research affairs, moderated a session at the Toronto Data Release Workshop. “This is the third international meeting to convene for the purpose of providing guidance to key stakeholders,” noted Gunter. These highly participatory gatherings, she added, help toward promoting widespread consensus and acceptance.
 


Dr. Tom Hudson, member of the HudsonAlpha Scientific Advisory Board and president of the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, also moderated a workshop session. Both Gunter and Hudson are chief architects of the documentation process and authors of an article appearing in the September 10 issue of Nature. An online forum is available for Nature readers to post comments.

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HudsonAlpha adds two faculty investigators

Drs. Barsh and Levy strengthen transformative research programs

Dr. Richard Myers, president and director of the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, is pleased to announce the addition of Faculty Investigators Drs. Greg Barsh and Shawn Levy.  “With Dr. Barsh and Dr. Levy, the institute is gaining a remarkable combination of expertise in genetics and genomics research, particularly relating to human diseases,” said Myers.

International genomic analysis group renders positive results

Benefits double for institute

A recent gathering at HudsonAlpha of almost 80 scientists, many representing the world’s leading research organizations, produced more than good analysis, it also produced goodwill for the institute. “It was highly appropriate to bring this international group of genome scientists to a workshop at HudsonAlpha, so that everyone can see firsthand this exciting and vibrant scientific enterprise being created in Huntsville,” noted Dr. Eric Green, scientific director of the National Human Genome Research Institute. “Plus, the institute staff was remarkably gracious-- taking care of every last detail.”

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