Registration open for “Recent Genomics and Biotech Discoveries” event at the Dothan Houston County Library
DOTHAN (October 15, 2024) – HudsonAlpha Wiregrass invites the public to learn more about the power of DNA and the field of genomics on Monday, Nov. 4, as Kelly East, HudsonAlpha’s Vice President of Educational Outreach, hosts the next “HudsonAlpha U” event at the Dothan Houston County Library (445 North Oates Street Dothan, AL 36303) at 11 a.m.
The “Recent Genomics and Biotech Discoveries” event is free and open to the public but pre-registration is required, as space is limited. To register, click here.
“We’re hosting this event to share more about recent discoveries in the field of genomics and biotechnology and will focus on why these discoveries are important,” East said. “From human health to agriculture, the discoveries we will discuss affect nearly every American and it’s important to understand how these discoveries impact our world.”
“HudsonAlpha U” is the name of HudsonAlpha’s public education programs, which help citizens understand genomics concepts. “HudsonAlpha U” brings discoveries and biotechnology applications to life through in-person events and online resources. Additional “HudsonAlpha U” events will be scheduled for next year. The discussion topic changes at each event.
About HudsonAlpha Wiregrass
The City of Dothan and HudsonAlpha partnered in 2022 to expand HudsonAlpha’s footprint into Dothan, creating the HudsonAlpha Wiregrass, which focuses on agricultural research, economic development, and genomics education. HudsonAlpha Wiregrass began operations in October 2022 and will eventually be located in the planned Wiregrass Innovation Center in downtown Dothan.
About HudsonAlpha
HudsonAlpha is a nonprofit institute dedicated to developing and applying scientific advances to health, agriculture, learning, and commercialization. Founded in Huntsville in 2008, HudsonAlpha’s vision is to leverage the synergy between discovery, education, medicine, and economic development in genomic sciences to improve the human condition around the globe. To learn more about HudsonAlpha, visit hudsonalpha.org.