Key Foster wasn’t unaware of Southern Research’s decades long focus on cancer and the numerous life-saving drugs to SR’s credit. But that wasn’t the main reason he chose to support […]
Looking toward a greener tomorrow: Change Agent Elizabeth Scribner
Elizabeth Scribner thought she knew what was going on at Southern Research. Her father’s solar company helped Southern Research install solar panels at its Solar Research Center, and she’s on […]
An Eye on the Mind: Change Agent David Powell
When, during the leadup to the Change Campaign, David Powell was asked if he knew anything about what Southern Research does, his answer was no. “I’ve driven past it a […]
SR researcher Susan Schader discusses the future of HIV treatment
Prolific, dedicated HIV researcher Susan Schader, Ph.D., believes that a cure for HIV cannot be pursued without first defining the concept of “cure.” “There are many things that go into […]
Southern Research, NICE team to repurpose used EV batteries as energy storage systems
Southern Research and the National Institute of Clean and Low-Carbon Energy (NICE) are collaborating on a project to transform retired electric vehicle batteries into energy storage systems for offices and […]
Southern Research taps Stacey Kelpke to head AIMTech initiative
Southern Research announced today that Stacey S. Kelpke, Ph.D., an experienced biomedical/bioengineering researcher, has been named program manager of its medical device technologies initiative, AIMTech. In her new role, Kelpke […]
UAB and Southern Research launch collaborative pilot projects
A satellite or a spacecraft that better resists micro-meteor strikes. A new catalyst that lowers the cost of a major petroleum feedstock for plastics and slashes greenhouse gas emissions. These […]
Southern Research adds veteran researcher as infectious diseases chair
Southern Research announced today that accomplished researcher Babu L. Tekwani, Ph.D., has joined the Birmingham-based organization as Distinguished Fellow and Chair of the Infectious Disease Department in Drug Discovery. Tekwani […]
EDPA honors Tipton with Lifetime Achievement in Innovation Award
Southern Research CEO and President Arthur J. Tipton, Ph.D., has received the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama 2018 Lifetime Achievement in Innovation award in recognition of his notable career as […]
Southern Research to open STEM Education Outreach Center
Southern Research will officially open a new STEM lab at the Southside campus this week, part of the nonprofit organization’s increased efforts to attract more students to careers in the […]