Huntsville, Ala. (HvilleBlast) — Catalyst is a free genetic testing program from Southern Research available to adults across Alabama, including Huntsville. Using a simple at-home cheek swab, participants receive personalized insights into genetic health risks and how their bodies may respond to certain medications, along with access to a genetic counselor at no cost. The…
Birmingham, Ala. (BhamNow) — Mallie, an Alabama resident, shares her experience participating in Catalyst, the free genetic testing program operated by Southern Research. Using a simple at-home cheek swab, Mallie gained personalized insights into her genetic health risks and met with a genetic counselor to better understand her results at no cost. Her story highlights…
We’re honored that Bham Now highlighted Catalyst’s mission to bring free genetic testing and health insights to communities across Alabama. In the article, Dr. Khalilah Brown, our Chief Medical Officer, shares how Catalyst helps families “catch it early”—from understanding genetic risks for conditions like heart disease and diabetes to learning how your body responds to…
HOOVER, Ala. (WBMA) — A pioneering initiative in Alabama is making advanced precision medicine accessible to rural and underserved communities across the state. Southern Research’s Catalyst program provides free genetic testing to adults aged 19 and older, regardless of income or insurance status. The data collected is used in clinical trials to advance medical research.
Since breaking ground in the summer of 2022, we have been eagerly anticipating the completion of our new high-rise facility, scheduled to open in July 2025. This 135,000-square-foot addition will significantly expand our campus footprint, which has been growing since its establishment 80 years ago.
MyOme, Inc., a leading clinical genetics innovation company, and Broad Clinical Labs (BCL), a world expert in whole genome sequencing (WGS) are announcing a collaboration to support the Southern Research (SR) program, Catalyst. SR is a leading nonprofit research organization committed to advancing science and medicine in Alabama and beyond, and Catalyst is an innovative…