HudsonAlpha U: Wiregrass - Genomics 101

Join us on Monday, June 18th, at 10:00 AM, at the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce for HudsonAlpha U: Wiregrass and learn more about DNA and the field of genomics.

At Genomics 101, you will extract DNA from a strawberry or other fruit, and hear stories of how genomic discoveries are being made and applied to improve life. The event will be led by Kelly East, HudsonAlpha’s Vice President for Educational Outreach.

“HudsonAlpha U” is the new name and brand for HudsonAlpha public education programs and resources. Cultivating genomic literacy is a strategic goal of both HudsonAlpha and the HudsonAlpha Educational Outreach team. HudsonAlpha U will help citizens understand genomics concepts in an engaging way; as well as bring new discoveries and biotechnology applications to life through in-person events and online resources.

The HudsonAlpha Alumni Association is made up of individuals who support HudsonAlpha Educational Outreach through participation and financial contribution. Click here to learn more and become a member of the Alumni Association.

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a non-profit institute dedicated to developing and applying scientific advances to health, agriculture, learning, and commercialization. The HudsonAlpha biotechnology campus consists of 152 acres nestled within Huntsville, Alabama's Cummings Research Park, the nation’s second largest research park. The state-of-the-art facilities co-locate nonprofit scientific researchers with entrepreneurs and educators. HudsonAlpha is a national and international leader in genetics and genomics research and biotech education and fosters more than 45 diverse biotech companies on campus. To learn more about HudsonAlpha, visit hudsonalpha.org.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, 553 Glover Avenue, Enterprise, United States