Southern Research honored winners of its 2017 Employee Excellence Awards in a program last week. The 23 winners include both technical and administrative staff and represent Southern Research across its […]
Southern Research continues decades-long support of veterans and national defense
In the nation’s 99th year of officially commemorating U.S. veterans, Southern Research employees pay tribute to the sacrifices made by brave military men and women to secure and preserve freedom. […]
Oncology researcher Janet Houghton passes away after cancer battle
Janet A. Houghton, Ph.D., a distinguished oncology researcher at Southern Research whose work deepened scientists’ understanding of how to treat cancer at a cellular level, died Oct. 5, 2017, after […]
Southern Research readies for ‘Great American Eclipse’ viewing
Southern Research physicist Jim Tucker said a total solar eclipse cutting a path across the entire continental United States on Aug. 21 will offer dramatic views of a spectacular celestial […]
Southern Research taps Mark Patterson for aerospace business development role
Mark Patterson, an engineer and innovator with broad experience across a sweeping range of technology disciplines, has joined Southern Research’s Engineering Division to lead business development efforts focusing on the […]
First TrainSafe class focuses on biosafety measures for lab workers
Southern Research’s first TrainSafe class at its new, state-of-the-art biosafety training center in Birmingham attracted eight laboratory professionals from around the for an intensive four-day session on effective protective measures […]
Southern Research taps Lillie Ryans as director of contracts
Southern Research announced today that Lillie Ryans has joined the Birmingham-based organization as director of contracts, following an extensive nationwide search to fill this key position. Ryans comes to Southern […]
Southern Research initiates intensive TrainSafe biosafety training program
Southern Research is launching a new biosafety training center as the centerpiece of an advanced program called TrainSafe to teach health care workers and laboratory staff how to protect themselves […]
Kaul Foundation’s $100,000 gift boosts economic development mission
The Hugh Kaul Foundation, which has funded many worthy programs in the Birmingham region, is supporting Southern Research’s wide-ranging economic development efforts with a $100,000 gift. The Kaul Foundation’s donation […]
Internship program offers research experience, attracts bright minds to science
College students from across the U.S. are getting firsthand experience with the innovative work conducted at Southern Research in the latest generation of the nonprofit’s internship program. Interns from Princeton […]