Richard Myers

HudsonAlpha researchers identified transcription factors that may be involved in altered gene expression seen in Alzheimer’s disease. In a recent study, the team, led by Lindsay Rizzardi, PhD from Dr. Rick Myers’ lab, used single-cell technologies to measure gene expression and DNA accessibility in brain tissue from unaffected donors and those with Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology recently published a paper in the American Journal of Human Genetics associating genetic variation in a gene called ZMYM3 with neurodevelopmental disorders. The kicker? They began with one case in Alabama and assembled a cohort of 27 individuals from around the globe using a relatively simple social networking tool and the power of collaborative research. 

As HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology continues its rapid economic growth and advancements in genomics and life science research, the HudsonAlpha board of directors announced today the expansion of its executive leadership team.

Huntsville, Ala. — Today the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology announced the results of a new report showing that HudsonAlpha has generated $3.2 billion in economic impact for the state of Alabama.