Southern Research

08/19/2025

We were honored to host leaders from across the state as they came together to celebrate the grand opening of Southern Research's new Biotech Center—a transformative facility positioned to accelerate drug discovery and strengthen the region's life sciences economy:
https://www.birminghamtimes.com/2025/08/area-leaders-celebrate-grand-opening-of-southern-researchs-95-million-dollar-biotech-center/"

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Southern Research on Tuesday celebrated the grand opening of its $98 million state-of-the-art biotechnology center, expected to stimulate growth in Birmingham’s …

08/18/2025

Ready for a closer look at our brand new biotech center? Bham Now - Birmingham’s modern media toured the space and shared a photo gallery of the labs, collaborative areas, and state-of-the-art design.

Check it out here:

🔬 🧪 ADVANCING RESEARCH IN BHAM: After breaking ground in 2022, Southern Research has finally finished their new biotech center on 9th Ave

08/14/2025

Our new biotech center in Birmingham is officially open—a major step forward for drug discovery and life sciences in Alabama: https://www.pharmaceutical-business-review.com/news/southern-research-new-biotech-centre/

08/13/2025

Yesterday, we officially cut the ribbon on our new biotech center—marking a significant milestone in Southern Research's history. This 150,000-square-foot facility will accelerate drug discovery, fuel biotech innovation, and support the area's growing life sciences economy.

We're proud to open our doors and begin this next chapter of impact and innovation.

Southern Research is proud to open our new Biotechnology Center in Birmingham, AL – a milestone that doubles our lab space, accelerates groundbreaking cancer and disease research, and strengthens Alabama’s position as a biotech leader in the Southeast.

07/09/2025

One of our latest publications highlights Southern Research’s innovative screening approach for identifying new influenza A inhibitors. Dr. Paige Newton Vinson led the high-throughput screening design, Dr. Yohanka Martinez Gzegozewska provided essential assay and compound evaluation support, and Dr. Omar Moukha-Chafiq conducted critical structural and SAR analyses.

Together, they helped identify promising leads for next-generation antiviral therapies.

Southern Research has identified promising antiviral candidates for Influenza A using advanced high-throughput screening methods, published in Antiviral Research.

06/11/2025

Next stop: Boston for two dynamic meetings focused on advancing cancer treatment—Immunotherapies Xchange and Antibody Drug Conjugates Xchange.

Southern Research will be on-site, represented by Dr. Rebecca Boohaker, a scientific leader in oncology driving strategic discovery initiatives, and Bill Coode, who brings deep experience building partnerships that translate science into solutions.

If you're attending next week, reach out and connect—we'd love to share what we're working on.

06/02/2025

We hope you had a chance to connect with the Southern Research team at in Chicago!

It was an energizing week of learning, collaboration, and meaningful conversations with colleagues committed to advancing cancer care.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by Booth #37107—we look forward to continuing the dialogue and building momentum.

05/22/2025

Southern Research is heading to Chicago for the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting. As we engage with the greater oncology community, we're committed to sharing our latest research and learning from others to enhance outcomes.

Visit us at Booth #37107 to connect and explore opportunities to drive knowledge into action for a better future.

05/20/2025

Our team is constantly learning and growing — today, Amir Rafie represented Southern Research at the SOT Northern California Regional Chapter’s Nonclinical Safety for Novel Modalities event. Staying current with emerging science is vital to delivering impactful nonclinical safety solutions for new therapeutic modalities.

05/20/2025

Every data point builds the bridge from curiosity to cure.

On Clinical Trials Day, Southern Research salutes the rigorous science, validated bioanalytical and biomarker assays that reveal how therapies work and speed their path to patients. Guided by science, stewardship, and compassion, we turn today’s experiments into tomorrow’s treatments.

05/14/2025

Cutting-edge chemistry meets urgent medical need: our own Omar Moukha-Chafiq and Corinne Augelli-Szafran have helped uncover a potent, selective, orally bioavailable LRRK2 inhibitor, now detailed in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.

Read how this discovery could shape future Parkinson’s drug development. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jmedchem.4c02473

05/08/2025

If you’re looking for a meaningful summer opportunity for your high schooler, Biotech Academy, from our STEM program, might be what you’re looking for. This immersive STEM experience offers hands-on lab work, mentorship from real scientists, and a behind-the-scenes look at what a future in science and medicine can look like. Learn more and register today—space is limited: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/2025-biotech-academy-high-school-3197449?

For more information: STEM@southernresearch.org

Welcome to Biotech Academy, a transformative weeklong summer program tailored for 10th-12th grade students ready to immerse themselves in the world of biotechnology.