Southern Research celebrates the opening of a $98 million biotech facility in Alabama
On August 12, the grand opening of a new biotechnology center was celebrated, marking a significant development for Southern Research. This facility is set to double the lab capacity of the organization, enhancing its capability to fight chronic diseases, cancer, and infectious diseases. The center, valued at $98 million, represents a renewed commitment from Southern […]
21-Year-Old Biotech Entrepreneur Seriously Injures Himself During Investor Presentation — And It Succeeded
Jake Adler, the founder of Pilgrims, a biotech startup focused on defense, recently secured $4.3 million in seed funding. Pilgrims claims their clay-based gauze can save soldiers by sealing traumatic wounds almost instantly. Adler shared a video to demonstrate its effectiveness ahead of any regulatory or peer-reviewed assessments. The funding round was led by Tiel […]
Waggoner, Smitherman: Alabama needs a biotech training center to support a vital, growing industry
Alabama is a great place to do business, but it can be even better if we help employers address the biggest challenge they cite: finding workers with the right skills to do the job. Businesses cannot thrive and grow if they cannot find qualified workers. Individuals cannot thrive without good jobs that allow them to […]
Station 41: Southern Research’s latest venture to boost biotech in Alabama
Southern Research's long-awaited opening Station 41 Biotechnology Incubator in Birmingham earlier this week. The incubator, which provides office space, laboratory space, shared laboratory equipment, and growth support for biotech startups, is one of four programs that will make up the organization's new Station 41 biotech commercialization hub. . Dr. Josh Carpenter, CEO of Southern Research, […]
Southern Research opens new Station 41 biotech incubator for startups
On Tuesday, Southern Research announced the official opening of the Station 41 Biotechnology Incubator. It is one of four programs that make up the newly launched Station 41 Biotechnology Commercialization Hub. The incubator will provide wet lab and office space, shared lab equipment and services to support the growth of biotech startups. The incubator is […]