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19 Aug 2026

Cultivating the Next Generation of STEM Leaders

How Reworld® and HudsonAlpha are Fueling Advanced Research and Career Milestones At HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, world-class tools like high-throughput sequencers, automated greenhouses, and cell culture labs are only as powerful as the minds operating them. For over 15 years, HudsonAlpha’s faculty investigators have helped shape ...

Students at HudsonAlpha DNA in Biotech Career Day

19 May 2025

Redstone Federal Credit Union Sponsors Third Annual DNA in Biotech Career Day at HudsonAlpha

Redstone Federal Credit Union Empowers the Next Generation of STEM Leaders Through Career Exploration and Professional Networking Opportunities at HudsonAlpha HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a hub for the biotech industry in North Alabama, bringing together cutting-edge scientific research in human health and plant science, STEM ...

Jessica Klein and Acadia Pharmaceuticals representatives at 2025 Double Helix Dash

21 Apr 2025

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Supports the 2025 Double Helix Dash as Maker of Only Medication for Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorder

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology’s Double Helix Dash 5K and 1-mile run is a staple of the Huntsville community. On the first Tuesday in April, hundreds of runners, volunteers, and members of the community come together on HudsonAlpha’s campus to raise awareness and support for HudsonAlpha’s research on childhood neurodevelopmental ...

17 Dec 2024

Edna and Jerry Deener Make $50,000 Matching Gift for HudsonAlpha Year-End Fundraising Campaign

Edna and Jerry Deener set the tone for the giving season with a $50,000 matching gift for the HudsonAlpha Foundation’s end-of-year Annual Fund drive Since HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology was founded in 2008, Edna and Jerry Deener have been devoted supporters, donors, and volunteers. Before retiring, Edna had a long career working for ...

15 Oct 2024

Synovus Renews Support as Founding Sponsor for Tie The Ribbons Luncheon

Synovus has been a Tie The Ribbons Founding Sponsor since the very first Tie The Ribbons luncheon sixteen years ago The HudsonAlpha Foundation’s Tie The Ribbons event is a beloved Huntsville tradition. Established sixteen years ago, it raises funds for HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology’s breast and ovarian cancer program. Started ...

07 Aug 2024

Sandy and Bob Hovde Support HudsonAlpha’s Educational Events as Alumni Association Members

Through their Alumni Association membership, Sandy and Bob Hovde are supporting HudsonAlpha’s educational programs and fueling STEM education in Alabama and beyond Sandy and Bob Hovde are proud lifelong learners. As engaged members of the Huntsville community, the Hovdes are interested in many areas served by local nonprofits and passionate ...

17 Jul 2024

Matching Gift from Freedom Real Estate and Capital, LLC, to HudsonAlpha Foundation’s Annual Fund Was Exceeded

Freedom Real Estate and Capital, LLC, provides a matching gift for the HudsonAlpha Foundation’s Annual Fund summer appeal The HudsonAlpha Foundation is excited to announce a $10,000 matching gift from Freedom Real Estate and Capital, LLC, to the Annual Fund was exceeded! Each contribution to the Annual Fund made by July 31 was doubled, ...

Aerial photo of HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology campus

15 Jul 2024

An Enduring Legacy: W.F. Sanders, Jr.

A legacy gift from W. F. Sanders, Jr. fuels innovation and discovery at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology By Lillie Mermoud Kindness and generosity have a profound impact on our world, and the individuals who embody these qualities leave lasting legacies behind. W.F. Sanders, Jr., founder of Twickenham Advisors in Huntsville, AL, lived a ...

27 Jun 2024

Legacy Of Sue And Roy Nichols Supports Neurodevelopmental Disease Research

A generous gift from Sue and Roy Nichols is powering life-changing breakthroughs in research on neurodevelopmental diseases and childhood genetic disorders By Lillie Mermoud Giving back was a way of life for Sue and Roy Nichols. From Roy’s time with Nichols Research Corporation and countless other endeavors until the couple’s passing, the ...

22 May 2024

Global Reach Through Local Philanthropy: Carol and Jim Tevepaugh

Generous support from Carol and Jim Tevepaugh is helping HudsonAlpha support life-changing genomics research and bring on a talented new Faculty Investigator As lifelong learners who have deep personal connections to HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology’s research, Carol and Jim Tevepaugh describe themselves as having their imagination ...

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