Moving Science

Southern Research is a nonprofit, full-service contract research organization with more than 80 years of experience in drug discovery and development.

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We are conduits between science and society

With precision, we transform ideas into discoveries. We see possibilities before they exist and activate scientific progress that is purposeful. We move science because the promise of a brighter future moves us.

Core Focus Areas

Research Services

We are committed to scientific and operational excellence in support of our clients’ objectives. With expertise in bioanalytical sciences, medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, cancer, infectious diseases, and toxicology, we support the entire drug discovery and development pipeline as well as testing of environmental and occupational hazards.

Expertise

Our teams work to discover treatments and cures for diseases like cancer, Parkinson’s and COVID-19. In concert with state and national partners, we research solutions that prevent disease, improve quality of life and reduce health disparities across the U.S.

STEM

We activate the next generation of scientists through our STEM education programming, field trips, in-class demonstrations, and camp activities. Our experts create fun laboratory experiments and STEM experiences with real-world applications.

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We are a collection of smart, creative, and agile individuals translating research into innovation that impacts our world. Join the team dedicated to Moving Science.

Featured News

MyOme and Broad Clinical Labs to support Southern Research program to bring genetics-driven health insights to Alabamians free of charge

October 14, 2024

MyOme, Inc., a leading clinical genetics innovation company, and Broad Clinical Labs (BCL), a world expert in whole genome sequencing (WGS) are announcing a collaboration to support the Southern Research (SR) program, Catalyst. SR is a leading nonprofit research organization committed to advan...
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Southern Research launches project offering free genetic testing, expanding access to precision medicine to patients in communities across Alabama

October 11, 2024

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Birmingham, Ala. – State leaders joined Southern Research today in Montgomery at the State House to launch a new initiative that will provide patients across Alabama with access to free genetic tests and clinical insi...
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Vice President of Scientific Platforms part of inaugural cohort of New Invention Ambassador Program

October 3, 2024

In celebration of Intellectual Property (IP) Month, the National Academy of Inventors (NAI)
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