HudsonAlpha 15th Anniversary Series
15 Years of Innovation in Science and Discovery
In 2023, HudsonAlpha Institute of Biotechnology is celebrating our 15th anniversary.
This milestone year, HudsonAlpha celebrates discovery, innovation, and progress. Since opening its doors in 2008, HudsonAlpha, guided by the vision of founders Lonnie McMillian and Jim Hudson, has made life-changing scientific advances, generated unparalleled economic impact, and reached millions of learners through educational outreach.
As we embark on the next fifteen years of our mission, we strive to make an even greater impact on the world around us by accelerating amazing discoveries and exploring promising new projects that will improve health and well-being for all people.
Learn more about the story of HudsonAlpha.
15th Anniversary Events
This is a year of celebration on the HudsonAlpha campus and we want to share it with you! Throughout 2023, HudsonAlpha will host special events that are open to the public, ranging from an inspiring guest speaker series, to new educational programs like HudsonAlpha U, and community-favorite events like Tie The Ribbons.
HudsonAlpha U Nights
HudsonAlpha U Nights are a series of evening events for a public audience. These events will be hosted by Kelly East, MS, CGC, Vice President for Educational Outreach, and held on the HudsonAlpha campus.
Sponsored by the James Cecil and Margaret Ashburn Foundation
Transformative Technologies: How HudsonAlpha Associate Companies are Proving the Model Works
March 23, 5 p.m.
Join HudsonAlpha for a reception and panel discussion with company innovators and leaders working to develop biotech technologies that will improve patient care, revolutionize research and increase sustainability. HudsonAlpha’s unique grow-in-place model and culture of collaboration have supported technology development throughout its 15-year history. Come hear from a panel of leading CEOs and founders as they share their stories of success and how this unique environment has aided their growth.
Spring Benefit: Celebrating 15 Years
April 27, 6 p.m.
Understanding Pharmacogenomics
May 9, Chan Auditorium, Propst Center, 6:30 p.m.
HudsonAlpha U Nights
HudsonAlpha U Nights are a series of evening events for a public audience. These events will be hosted by Kelly East, MS, CGC, Vice President for Educational Outreach, and held on the HudsonAlpha campus.
Sponsored by the James Cecil and Margaret Ashburn Foundation
Tiny Genes, Big Effects: How HudsonAlpha uses Genomics to Feed the World
June 8, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
Tiny Genes, Big Effects: How HudsonAlpha uses Genomics to Feed the World is a talk between Alex Harkess, PhD and Josh Clevenger, PhD on how genes they have discovered can be used to increase a plant’s productivity, tastiness, or hardiness, and ultimately help solve food scarcity.
Sponsors:
Bob and Sandy Hovde
Neil E. Lamb, PhD: HudsonAlpha President
August 17, 5:30 p.m.
Sponsors:
Paula Cushman
Peg and Buzz Heeschen
Understanding the Genetics of Ancestry
September 12, Jackson Center, 6:30 p.m. (6001 Moquin Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806)
HudsonAlpha U Nights
HudsonAlpha U Nights are a series of evening events for a public audience. These events will be hosted by Kelly East, MS, CGC, Vice President for Educational Outreach, and held at the Jackson Center.
Sponsored by the James Cecil and Margaret Ashburn Foundation
Tie The Ribbons: Featuring Mary-Claire King
October 12, 11:30 a.m.
Eric Green, MD, PhD
November 30, Jackson Center, 6:00 p.m.
Dr. Eric Green, Director of National Human Genome Research Institute at the NIH will come speak about discovery, innovation, and progress in genomics.
