HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a nonprofit life sciences research organization based in Huntsville, Alabama. The institute focuses on genomics, genetics, and bioinformatics, advancing fundamental and applied research in human health, agriculture, and industrial biotechnology. Located in Cummings Research Park, HudsonAlpha operates a collaborative campus that brings together research groups, educators, and life science companies.
HudsonAlpha’s activities span high-throughput sequencing, data analytics, and translational programs that connect discovery science to real-world applications in diagnostics, therapeutics, and biomanufacturing. The institute supports technology commercialization and entrepreneurship through co-located companies and startup resources, and it runs education and workforce development programs that serve students, educators, and industry. Through research collaborations and shared facilities, HudsonAlpha contributes to the broader bioscience and chemical value chains, enabling innovation across pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial biotech sectors.
