Catalyst has moved to a new participant portal to make it easier for participants to access their account, track sample status, and manage health record sharing preferences. Participants who previously created a Catalyst account do NOT need to create a new account. If you already had an account, you will receive an email with instructions to reset your password. The email will…
In a recent feature, Bham Now highlighted Catalyst team member Katie Estes’ experience with genetic testing and the life-changing information it revealed. The article explores how learning about an increased genetic cancer risk gave Katie the opportunity to take preventive action, have informed conversations with her healthcare providers and better plan for her future health.
In a recent feature, Bham Now highlighted how Catalyst is helping make personalized healthcare more accessible across Alabama. The article walks through the simple at-home testing process and how participants can gain insights into how their bodies may respond to certain medications, all without needing to visit a clinic. By removing barriers like cost and…
280 Living – Birmingham resident Sam Cargo recently shared his experience participating in Catalyst in a feature on Life on 280. In the article, Cargo describes how the program gave him the opportunity to learn more about his personal health, including insights into inherited disease risks and how his body may respond to certain medications….
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.