If you were asked to describe HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, what would you say? I often think of HudsonAlpha as an explorer or trailblazer — pushing the frontiers of discovery and pointing the way to a healthier, more sustainable future. And because of philanthropic support from donors like you, that future is here today. Fueled by your generosity, HudsonAlpha has made incredible strides over the last year in tackling some of the world’s most urgent health challenges. With the addition of Dr. Andrew Kodani, who joined our faculty from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, we have expanded our work on childhood neurodevelopmental diseases, aiming to discover therapeutic solutions that improve clinical care and patient outcomes for children. Our researchers have made significant progress in understanding chemo-resistant cancer and the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease, in addition to discovering a potential new biomarker for ALS. We’ve also launched a Parkinson’s disease study in collaboration with the Smith Family Clinic for Genomic Medicine, which has already enrolled over 100 participants. Our plant genomics teams continue to unlock the potential of plant DNA to address global issues like food insecurity and sustainability. By improving crop resilience to drought and disease, enhancing plant reproduction to boost crop yield and nutritional content, and optimizing plants to make biofuels and biomass, we’re contributing to a healthier, more sustainable world. In addition to research, HudsonAlpha’s education programs reached over 1.6 million learners last year and our classroom kits were used in 33 countries. Our economic development initiatives have continued to support innovation and entrepreneurship in the life sciences, making a profound and meaningful impact on our state’s economic landscape. A few hours south of Huntsville, HudsonAlpha Wiregrass has seen incredible growth over the last year as we aim to expand the Institute’s mission of genomic research, STEM education, and economic development into Alabama’s Wiregrass region. Together, we’re positively impacting lives and truly making a difference in the world. Your generosity and support of HudsonAlpha’s mission help make this possible and are deeply appreciated. On behalf of everyone at HudsonAlpha, THANK YOU for helping us build a better tomorrow!
With gratitude,
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