Moving Science

Southern Research is a nonprofit 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

Southern Research leader Augelli-Szafran named 2024 National Academy of Inventors Fellow 

December 11, 2024

Southern Research leader Augelli-Szafran named 2024 National Academy of Inventors Fellow     BIRMINGHAM, AL. Dec...
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Biotech incubator Station 41 fills up with plans to expand

November 21, 2024

Southern Research’s biotech incubator, Station 41 fills up with plans to expand. The pilot space for the Incubator was unveiled in January 2024 with twelve private leasable wet labs (325-625 square feet) and 13 private offices (125-200 sq. ...
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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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