Southern Research

We enjoyed sharing the construction progress on our new research building with Innovate Alabama leaders and touring our state-of-the-art Station 41 Incubator facility. We’re grateful to Innovate Alabama for their support of our Station 41 Therapeutics Development Fund through the Innovate Alabama Tax Credit Program, which is fueling the development of life-saving therapeutics and the growth of Alabama’s biotechnology industry by providing in-kind scientific services and entrepreneurial support to biotechnology startups.

Since breaking ground in the summer of 2022, we've been eagerly anticipating the opening of our new state-of-the-art facility—set to open in July 2025!   This 135,000-square-foot high-rise addition will feature four floors of wet labs and offices designed to extend our research capabilities, enable new initiatives, and support continued expansion. It will be a welcome addition to our campus, first established 80 years ago, and continues to demonstrate our commitment to growth, progress, and a brighter future.

We are proud to have Dr. Brian Gibbs as Investor-in-Residence in our incubator, Station 41. With his impressive background in evaluating and scaling biotech innovations, Dr. Gibbs will offer critical guidance to our residents, helping them connect with key investors and secure strategic partnerships.

Congratulations to the residents of Station 41, and welcome to Dr. Bruce Jones. We are excited to see his hands-on mentorship empower our community. 

We are proud to be a driving force in Alabama's tech and biotech ecosystem. Learn how we're fostering innovation and supporting the growth of this exciting sector. https://lnkd.in/eQBHQNE4

This $44 million grant will revolutionize the Birmingham Biotechnology Hub. Learn how this investment will accelerate drug development, create jobs, and improve healthcare access for all Alabamians. https://lnkd.in/gKSmueYA 

We are very excited to share that the U.S. Economic Development Administration has awarded the Birmingham Biotechnology Hub $44M across five projects! This is a outstanding team win for many partner organizations across Birmingham and the state of Alabama. The federal grant funding will be integral to driving our city’s biotech economy forward and increasing diverse representation in clinical genomic data and clinical trials.

From our friends at Catalyst: We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Khalilah Brown, Chief Medical Officer at Southern Research, has been named to the Board of Director of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation. As the leader of Catalyst by Southern Research, Dr. Brown is committed of providing access to genomic sequencing and precision medicine throughout Alabama. Her dedication to addressing Alabama’s rural healthcare challenges and inspiring the next generation of healthcare leaders. Read more about it: https://lnkd.in/eQic9fDe

After 50 years of dedicated service, Samuel L. Perry, Sr. is retiring. We are incredibly grateful for his contributions to our mission, hard work, and dedication. https://lnkd.in/euNxPhyN

As we start the new year, we are excited to share a recent publication from the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. Our esteemed group of scientists celebrating this honor includes our Head of A.I. Drug Discovery, Sixue Zhang, Scientist 2 DDS, Shuklendu Karyakarte, PhD, our VP of Research Fellows, Corinne Augelli-Szafran, and our Director of Chemistry, Omar Moukha-Chafiq. Learn more about their work on novel antiviral compounds: https://lnkd.in/e9GDhwFX