DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — HudsonAlpha Wiregrass is inviting the public to dive into the world of DNA and genomics at its next “HudsonAlpha U” event on Monday, Nov. 4. The event, titled “Recent Genomics and Biotech Discoveries,” will take place at 11 a.m. at the Dothan Houston County Library located at 445 North Oates Street, Dothan, AL 36303.
Hosted by Kelly East, HudsonAlpha’s Vice President of Educational Outreach, the free event will explore recent discoveries in genomics and biotechnology and how they impact areas like human health and agriculture. “We’re hosting this event to share more about recent discoveries in the field of genomics and biotechnology and will focus on why these discoveries are important,” East said. “From human health to agriculture, the discoveries we will discuss affect nearly every American and it’s important to understand how these discoveries impact our world.”
Pre-registration is required as space is limited. To register, visit HudsonAlpha Wiregrass registration page.
The “HudsonAlpha U” program aims to help citizens better understand genomics concepts through public education events and online resources. Additional events will be scheduled for next year, with each event featuring a new discussion topic.
About HudsonAlpha Wiregrass
Established in partnership with the City of Dothan in 2022, HudsonAlpha Wiregrass focuses on agricultural research, economic development, and genomics in the region. HudsonAlpha is a nonprofit institute founded in 2008 in Huntsville, dedicated to applying scientific advances in genomics to improve health, agriculture, and economic development globally. To learn more, visit hudsonalpha.org.
