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HudsonAlpha is a nonprofit research organization that is passionately pursuing
breakthroughs in genomics to improve human, plant and animal life.
HudsonAlpha is dedicated not only to advancing the life sciences but
also to fostering the collaborations necessary to speed the movement of discoveries
out of research laboratories into patient care, farming,
the classroom or the biotech marketplace.
mission
To translate the promise of genomics into all practical realms: medical, agricultural,
educational and commercial.
vision
To contribute meaningfully to the improvement of the human condition around the globe.
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hudsonalpha’s give 10 team
A tremendous thanks to these employees that gave a total annual donation of $240, either through a payroll
deduction or one-time gift. Last year, nearly 80 percent of all HudsonAlpha employees gave back to the Institute
through the 2014 Employee Giving Program.
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Scott Cechovic
Alex Igou
Karen Petersen
Devin Absher
Greg Cooper
Jerry Jenkins
Monica Poole
Joy M. Agee
Sara Cooper
Lindsay Jones
Dasi Price
Gregg Barsh
Scotty Couch
Shannon Kee
Breanna Ruhlman
Michael Bean
John De Michele
Marie Kirby
Jeremy Schmutz
Gary Beard
Dan Dorset
Neil Lamb
Robert Shanafelt
Flo Behn
Liz Dye
Brittany Lasseigne
Cathleen Shaw
Kevin Behn
Kelly East
Shawn Levy
Kevin Smith
Lynne Berry
Phillip Ewing
Matthew R. Lewis
Ada Stewart
Jeff Bertrand
Michael Frizzell
Madelene Loftin
Shannon Talley
Braden Boone
Jane Grimwood
Charles D. McBride
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Lori B. Boston
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Rick Myers
Nancy Westfall
Todd C. Burwell
Dedra Herod
Kim Newberry
Kelly A. Williams
Miranda Byrne-Steele
Elizabeth Herrin
Scott Newberry
Christen Cantrell
Delores Horton
Liz Newton
Jennifer Carden
Adam Hott
Chris Partridge
foreword from Jim Hudson
Dear Friend,
When Lonnie and I founded the Institute, we had no idea how much this community would embrace our
vision. We are grateful for the generous individuals, families, foundations and corporations who have
supported this organization philanthropically, strengthening our efforts to improve human health and
quality of life by bridging the gap between discovery and application.
Since opening HudsonAlpha in 2008, we have made significant strides in our studies of disease through
translational research and in our efforts to build a biotech workforce while growing a biotech hub in
Huntsville, Alabama. Such remarkable progress cannot be attributed to a single organization or individual.
As a nonprofit founded on the spirit of collaboration, you, as a donor, share in the success and celebration
of the advancements made by our scientists. Thank you for making a difference through HudsonAlpha.
This organization was founded at an exciting time. Lonnie and I seized a special moment in history — after
the completion of the first human genome sequence — when we envisioned the Institute. Clarity and
courage will be needed to keep reaching for those special moments. We hope you will join us as we continue to reach for those special moments. Together we will create a better, healthier world.
With gratitude,
volunteers lend a helping hand
HudsonAlpha is grateful for volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure 2014 programs and events were
as successful as possible. For the first time, HudsonAlpha also trained a small group of volunteers as
docents to meet a growing demand for tours. These men and women underwent extensive training in each of
our three mission areas so they could lead group and public tours.
Frances Akridge
Van Cancel
Mary Graves
Gan Kunda
Stephen Self
JoAnn Bauer
Jennifer Childers
Ashley Grenon
Cathy Layfield
Nancy Sheppard
Sylvia Betts
Dian Derrick
Debra Hallmark
Susan Leighton
Shannon Siegel
Anne Boles
Tom Easley
Chanell Haley
Helen Lien
Diane Strickland
Donald Bollenbacher
Lucia Eidt
Clarice Hamel
Eugenia McCoy
Aihua Wang
Mary Bossard
Jerri Ellis
Karol Kapustka
Sarah McDavid
Norsha White
Shailer Bowen
Barbara Fisk
James Kelly
Crystal Morford
Sue Whitehead
Hannah Bryant
Lisa Gallagher-McGraw
James Kennedy
Norma Lee Oberlies
Lynne Williams
Donna Cancel
Jackson Graves
Hope Kinch
Emily Robertson
Garrett Wilson
James R. Hudson, Jr.
Co-Founder, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
Chairman, Board of Directors
from the president
2014 was a pivotal year at HudsonAlpha,
laying the foundation for a more
robust and successful future
in research, educational outreach and
economic development.
ambassadors
The Ambassadors had another outstanding year raising HudsonAlpha’s profile within their personal,
professional and philanthropic networks. This group is comprised of business and civic leaders who are
introduced to different research areas, educational programs and economic development opportunities at the
Institute through quarterly meetings. Ambassadors support HudsonAlpha’s mission in several ways, including
financial contributions, sponsorships and public relations.
Courtney Allen
Liz Hurley Hargrove
Suzanne Matthews
Ashok Singhal
Miranda Bouldin-Frost
Tony Jones
Shirley McCrary
Beth Sippel
Bobby Bradley
Carole Jones
Elizabeth Morard
Rusty Stephenson
Connie Burnside
Pennie Keene
Ron Poteat
Jean Wessel Templeton
Kathy Chan
Wally Kirkpatrick
Trey Propst
Bob Thurber
Joe Collazo
Fay Leo
Mary Lee Prout
Irma Tuder
Elizabeth Fleming
Betsy Lowe
Michael Reiney
Daniel Wilson
Dorcas Harris
Laura Malone
Ken Rivenbark
Tom Young
Warne Heath
D.D. Martin
Crystal Shell-Sims
“Thanks to donors like you, we continue making critical inroads in
research and real applications for patients. Your support is propelling
HudsonAlpha to a position that will enable us to move even more
quickly from basic research to patient care. We are recognized as
leaders in moving genomic discoveries into practice. We look
forward to continuing this journey with you.”
connections
Our thanks to the HudsonAlpha Connections group, comprised primarily of younger professionals and civic
leaders in the community. Members meet quarterly for highlights on Institute research and programs so
they can share the good works of HudsonAlpha and promote its nonprofit efforts with their spheres of
influence.
Drew Battle
Patrick Fleming
Shaquinta Morgan
Ray Brown
Jonathan Frazier
Travis Pinnix
Megan Cotton
Leo Gilliland
Jeremy Pope
Stephen Cutter
Natalie Hasley
William Riggle
Derek Daniel
Rob Heard
Tristenne Robin
Richard M. Myers, Ph.D.
Matt Davis
Jessica Johnson
Sonia Robinson
President and Director for HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
Kristin Deaton
Anna Key
Cassie Scott
Chakri Deverapalli
Robert Key
Jana Seikel
Courtney Ebersold
Jason Landers
Brandy Smith
Lindsey Edwards
Kim Lewis
Charlie Wilson
Jason Elwell
Markeeva Morgan
April Windham
physicians for hudsonalpha
HudsonAlpha Board of Directors
Physicians for HudsonAlpha formalized the collaboration between the Institute and the medical community. With this
partnership, we recognize the ongoing importance of our relationship and mutual interests, building health and
well-being. Funds raised from participation in Physicians for HudsonAlpha will be used for the advancement of human
genomic research, providing state-of-the-art equipment crucial to drive discovery. Physicians enjoy private events with
customized programming and receive advance notice and discounts for HudsonAlpha events and continuing education
opportunities specific to physicians. Physicians for HudsonAlpha members include:
• Dr. and Mrs. Robert Akenhead
• Dr. and Mrs. Paul W. Gray
• Dr. and Mrs. Brian Patz
• Dr. and Mrs. Ray Armstrong
• Dr. and Mrs. Parker Griffith
• Drs. Smitha and Tarek Persaud
• Dr. and Mrs. Donald Aulds
• Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Griffith
• Dr. Anne Marie Reidy and Mr. Tom Reidy
• Dr. Martina Bebin and Mr. Fred Bickley
• Dr. and Mrs. Tom Griggs
• Dr. and Mrs. Bradley Rice
• Dr. and Mrs. Richard Burnside
• Dr. and Mrs. Jeremy Hon
• Dr. and Mrs. William Schneider
• Dr. and Mrs. James Byrd
• Dr. and Mrs. Richard Hull
• Dr. and Mrs. Craig Shadinger
• Drs. Ana and Jim Byrne
• Dr. and Mrs. Frank Joseph Kelly
• Drs. Smita and Saurabh Shah
• Dr. and Mrs. Michael Caruso
• Dr. Patrice Knight
• Dr. and Mrs. William Shergy
• Dr. and Mrs. Tres Childs
• Dr. Deborah and Mr. Christopher Kolb
• Dr. and Mrs. Wilhelm Tietke
• Dr. and Mrs. John Clark
• Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Laney
• Drs. Aparna and Murthy Vuppala
• Dr. and Mrs. Michael Conrad
• Dr. and Mrs. Craig Lincoln
• Dr. and Mrs. Don Wheeler
• Dr. and Mrs. David Drenning
• Dr. and Mrs. Frank Ly
• Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Wingo
• Dr. Deason Dunagan
• Dr. and Mrs. Don Maccubbin
• Dr. Ruth Yates and Mr. Allen Yates
• Dr. and Mrs. Don Evans
• Dr. and Mrs. Brian Mathews
• Dr. Kathleen Felker
• Dr. Patricia McCoy
• Drs. Sharon and Jim Gardepe
• Dr. and Mrs. Robert Moorman
• Dr. and Mrs. Cyrus Ghavam
• Dr. and Mrs. Everett Mosley
professional advisors council
In order to be successful, HudsonAlpha’s advancement staff must be knowledgeable about financial and estate
planning. This year, the advancement team established a Professional Advisors Council. This group
of accomplished professionals meets quarterly to generously share their expertise as well as information about
changing laws and regulations. Several members will be hosting planned giving seminars on topics of interest to
HudsonAlpha supporters. We are very grateful to these members for their interest in and support for HudsonAlpha:
· Elizabeth Abel, Lanier Ford
· David Nast, Progress Bank
· Tommy Albright, Hall Albright Garrison & Associates
· Paula Renfroe, Servis1st Bank
· Gary Anglin, Anglin · Reichmann · Snellgrove & Armstrong
· Chris Russell, Cadence Bank
· Moss Crosby, Hightower/Twickenham Advisors
· R. Gary Saliba, Pretium Valuation Group, LLC
· Paul W. Frederick, Maynard Cooper & Gale, P.C.
· Patrick Shields, The Shields Group - Merrill Lynch
· Brian Hinson, First Financial Group
· Ron Wood, Synovus Securities, Inc.
· Chris Hinson, Hinson & Hinson P.C.
· Jessica Hovis Smith, Longview Financial Advisors, Inc.
· Frances Huffman, UBS Financial Services, Inc.
· Grant Thomson, Morgan Stanley
· Jeremy Jeffreys, Beason & Nalley, Inc.
· Ray White, Warren Averett, LLC
· Michael P. Johnson, Maynard Cooper & Gale, P.C.
· Greg Whitehead, Melvin Bibb Pinson & Segars PC
· Pennie Keene, The Keene Group at UBS Financial
· Mike Wisner, Wilmer & Lee PA
· David Little, Blue Creek Investment Partners, LLC
· Newell Witherspoon, Merrill Lynch, retired
· Scott Ludwig, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
· Lori A. Womack, Womack & Associates, LLC
· Todd McBride, The Monte Sano Group at Morgan Stanley
HudsonAlpha Foundation Board
Lonnie S. McMillian
Chairman emeritus
Samuel P. McManus
Marc Bendickson
Emily Robertson
James R. Hudson
Chairman
Roy J. Nichols
Barbara Fisk
President
Linda Smith
Linda Smith
Barbara Fisk
Peter Lowe
Jean Wessel Templeton
Irma Tuder
Milton Harris
Bob Riley
Sue Whitehead
Bob Riley
Danny Windham
A. Eugene Sapp, Jr.
John R. Wynn
thank you
The future of medicine will be different. As our knowledge increases, we will be able to tailor medicines to a
person’s specific genomic makeup. This is what we’re working on at HudsonAlpha, and we have never been
more excited.
The mission of HudsonAlpha is to innovate, transform and fully integrate clinical and translational research.
We are embarking on a journey of personal genomics, enabling doctors to apply genomics in the clinic.
HudsonAlpha scientists will provide genomic information for doctors’ wide-scale use with patients. Our goal
is not to simply provide data but to equip physicians with answers that guide their diagnoses, treatments and
even cures for patients.
Together, we will make Alabama, and the world, a better and healthier place. We sincerely thank you for your
support for HudsonAlpha.
With gratitude,
John De Michele
Vice President for Advancement
research
With your support, HudsonAlpha continued building momentum on multiple fronts in 2014. WE MADE
SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN OUR COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE DIAGNOSTICS AND TO DEVELOP MORE
TARGETED TREATMENTS AND PERSONALIZED THERAPIES, WHILE BLAZING A PATH TOWARD CURES
FOR DEVASTATING DISEASES.
Our Model is Working
current research focus areas:
Cancer
including breast, ovarian,
prostate, kidney, colon and
pancreatic cancer
Childhood Genetic Disorders
which affect 2 out of
every 100 children
Agriculture and Bioenergy
reducing U.S. dependency
on imported oil by improving
biomass and improving
plant yields while reducing
pesticide and water use
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3
5
2
4
Neurological and
Psychological Disorders
including Parkinson’s, ALS,
major depressive disorder,
schizophrenia, bipolar
disorder, Alzheimer’s
disease and autism
Immunogenomics
using genomic technology
to understand the human
immune system and autoimmune diseases such as
lupus, rheumatoid arthritis,
pancreatitis and psoriasis
A healthy research enterprise will entail a proportion of
Basic Research
HudsonAlpha is a young organization. Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors like you,
we were able to do more research than ever before. We are preparing for additional faculty
investigators and expanding collaborations on state, national and international levels.
Last year, the Institute received
$2.12 million from 765 individuals, corporations and foundations,
as well as $1.64 million in Alabama and Madison County funding.
Julia and Bill McFerrin
Jolly McKenzie
Alicia and Peyton McNully
Biddy Merrell
Carol and Ira Merritt
Laura and Mike Mickels
Shannon Miller
Catherine and Ken Montgomery
Brooks Moore
Velvet Moore
JoAnn and Robert Moorman
Debra Moriarity
Nancy and Billy Morrison
C. and Everett Mosley
Gail and John Moss
Patricia and K.M. Motts
Noble Passage
Charles Nola
Sherry and Kenneth Norton
Elizabeth and Charles OBrien
Suzanne O’Connor
Christy Odom
June and Jim Odom
Jeff Olson
Alma and Carlton O’Neal
Carolyn and Clark Owen
Susan Ozment
Caroline Page
Norma and Terry Palmer
Lisa and Kapil Pant
Charlotte and Jimmy Park
Chirs Partridge
Anna and Robert Pastorelli
Martha and Doug Patz
Pam and Hal Paynter
Bonnie Pearson
Margaret Pelham
Ryan Pennington
Richard Perdue
Smitha and Tarek Persaud
Mary Ellen and Steven Peters
Richard Peters
Joann and Fred Phillips
Nancy and Charles Pike
Arlene Pimm
Anne Pollard
Monica Poole
Linda and Kenneth Posey
PPG, Inc.
Publix
Bettye and Ed Pugh
Elizabeth Pugh
Barbara Pusey
James Qualls
Becky and Bill Quinn
Kathy and Jason Rader
Melba and Everette Ramage
Josephine Recio
Ingrid Reck
Nancy and Jim Richardson
Lana and Joe Ritch
Ann Rivard
Erin and James Robertson
Tristenne and Paul Robin
Cynthia Robinson
Darcell Robinson
Ellen and Gig Robinson
Melanie Robinson
Carol Rodda
Wynn Rodgers
Jose Rodriguez
H Roth
Breanna and David Ruhlman
Jane Rutenberg
Cary Rutland
Maria Rutledge
Mary and Christopher Rygaard
Vickie Sauer
Shauna Schafer
Betty Schonrock
Lucinda and Marshall Schreeder
Frances and Edwin Schwemmer
Jason Scully-Clemmons
Sasha and Charlie Sealy
Valerie Seaquist
Priscilla and Fred Seeley
Marylin and Andy Setlow
Smita and Saurabh Shah
Maria and Robert Shanafelt
Marlene Shaul
Katie and Charles Shaver
Cathleen and Stephen Shaw
Stephanie Sherman
Dolly Shuey
Kathy Sieja
David Sims
Beth and Dave Sippel
Myra and Joseph Slifka
Amanda and Jeremy Smith
Heather Smith
Kevin Smith
Nancy and Henry Smith
Janet Smith and Lee Smith, USAF (Ret)
Susann and David Snyder
Josh Solomon
Susan and William Sommers
Cindy and David Spillers
Paula and Tim Steigerwald
Ada Stewart
Cynthia and Eric Streams
Christie and Joey Swanner
Shannon and Deon Talley
Sarajane Tarter
Elise Taylor
Deborah and Howard Taylor
Lisa Terry
Carol Tevepaugh
Iris Thomas
Mary Anne and Bernard Thomas
Connie and Robert Thompson
Grant Thomson
George Thurlow
Imme and Wilhelm Tietke
Brenda and Dick Titus
Charlotte and Tim Tolar
Elizabeth Tomlin
Benford Toney
Joanne and Douglas Towne
Vikki Trupin
Virginia and Tommy Tucker
Helen and Jim Underwood
Sue and Herbert Underwood
Sandra and Patrick Vallely
Lisa Varnavas
Claudia and Alex Vasquez
Charles Vaughn
Shirley and Robert Vigil
Frank Vinz
Peter Viot
Aparna and Murthy Vuppala
Vesta Wachs
Barbara M. Wadsworth
Brenda and Tracy Wagner
Eunice Walker
Dan Walther
Charlie Warren
Ben Weaver
Margaret Weaver
Jenell Webber
Jefflyn and Bob Weed
Susan and Steve Welstead
Nancy and Bruce Westfall
Ann and J. M. Whitaker
Teresa and Jim White
Elizabeth and Greg Whitehead
Jana Whittle
Diane and Peter Wick
Sibyl Wilkinson
Doris Williams
Kelly Williams
Lisa and Phil Williams
Brent Wilson
Cheri Wilson
Margaret and Carl Winkler
Beth Wise
Maurice and Bob Wolf
Don Woodley
Pam and Todd Worthington
Carolyn Wright
Ruth and Allen Yates
Gina and John Zierdt
thank you
for your generosity and
support of the
HudsonAlpha Institute.
Penny Busch Bashore
Janie and David Byers
Miranda Byrne-Steele
Cheryl Campbell
Christen and Jeffrey Cantrell
John Campbell
Sam Campbell
Christopher Cantrell
Stacy Cantrell
Anna Cantwell
Eva Nell Carlton
Jill and Brent Carter
Virginia and Michael Caruso
Angela Case
Cindie and John Chapman
Carole and John Chase
Valerie and Paul Christian
Ashley and John Clark
Mary Ann and Roger Clement
Elizabeth and Francis Cline
Pattie and John Cline
The Clinic for Neurology, PA
Jennifer and Clint Coleman
Harriet Collingwood
Kathy and Jim Collins
Suzanne Comer
Clara and David Conley
Marion and John Conover
Leslie Conway
Fay and John Copeland
Deborah and Rudy Cornelius
Scotty Couch
Mary Sue Cowell
Sara and Charles Crocker
Claudia Davis
Deborah Davis
Linda Davis
Emma Dean
Stephanie Deaton
Dianne Debter
Edna and Jerry Deener
Nancy Delk
Peggy and David Deutch
Nikki Dill
Larry Dill
Eunice Dinsmore
Martha Dolan
Rebecca and Thomas Dollman
Dan Dorset
Liz Dye
Scott Eads
Connie and Johnny Earley
Kay and Earl Eastin
Susan and Jim Eckardt
Lucia and Sam Eidt
Mona and Merph Ellis
Environmental Systems Corporation
of Huntsville
Debbie and Paul Erickson
Marilyn and Don Evans
Phillip Ewing
Elaine and Clyde Eyer
Marion and Robert Fallon
Adrian and Mike Fann
Kathleen Felker
Shari Feth
Dick Fisher
Elizabeth and Patrick Fleming
Joyce and James Fontenot
Betty and William Fortenberry
Hazel and James Foshee
Janice Fowler
Marcia and Dee Fowler
Mary and James Fowler
Michael Fowler
Judy and Frank Franz
Betty and Jim French
Michael Frizzell
Sharon and Jim Gardepe
Colleen Garrett
Barbara Garrison
Peggy Gattis
Judy Gibson
Jason Gilbert
Jennifer Goodman
Mary and Charlie Grainger
Edward Gray
Clare and Michael Grisham
Linda Grissim
Kay and Garry Grove
Lyndell Wang and Frank Hafey
Glenda Hale
Marion and Harold Hallisey
Debra and Dean Hallmark
Laura Jo and George Hamilton
Becky and Ronnie Hamilton
Tish and Morris Hammer
Bonnie and Harold Hamner
Kristine Harding
Susie and Tommy Harper
Cheryl Harrison
Natalie and Darrin Hasley
Samuel Havely
Julie and Kevin Hawblitz
Julia Hawk
Meg and George Heeschen
Corneliu Henegar
Liz and Billy Herrin
Susan Herring
Barbara Paul and Tom Hickerson
Jane Hill
JoAnne Hill
Deanne Hingel
Felica Hobbs
Kimberly Hobbs
Herb Hocutt
Caroline Hodges
Lynda and Jeremy Hon
Joanne and Lou Horn
Lorraine and Lewis Hott
Sigrun Hovland
Mellina and Arvin Hudgins
Frances Huffman
Abbiegail and Andrew Hugine
Scott Hunter and Jon Shultz
Lauren O’Malley and Alex Igou
Catherine Jared
Christy and Jerry Jenkins
Jennifer Jenkins
Norma and Paul Jensen
Beverly Jobes
Chris and Bill Johnson
Chris and John Johnson
Judith Cochrane and Theodore Johnson
Vinita Johnson
Betty Jones
Elizabeth Jones
Beth and Michael Jones
Lindsay Jones
Meg Jones
Rubye and Robert Jones
Sandra Jones
Debra and Bill Joyner
Georgia Joyner
Alison and Kendall Junen
Ruth and John Jurenko
Stephanie Kahalley
Karol Kapustka
Sarah Lauren and Andy Kattos
Shannon Kee
Mary Ann and Thomas Keenan
Tara and Jacob Kelly
Kristi and Joe Kelly
Cyndee Kennedy
Ruth and Robert Key
Roya and Zaheer Khan
David Kidd
Min Kim
Marie Kirby
Michael Kirkpatrick
Robbie and Michael Klemm
Patrice Knight and Don Counter
Debbie and Chris Kolb
Kassi and Travis Koon
Vicki and Rich Kretzschmar
Judy and Paul Kunitz
David Lamb
Liz and Donald Laney
Shirley Laney
Ann Marie and Gene Lang
Barbara Lapidus
Edward Laughlin
Anne and James Ledbetter
Marjorie and Wayne Lemay
Brittany and Joshua Lasseigne
Braden Boone and Shawn Levy
Ann and George Lewis
Matthew Lewis
Nita and Jim Lewis
Eleanor and Jeff Lienau
Lorna and Tony Lindeman
Susan Livingston
Shanda Loftin
Sally and Wayne Lower
Renate Lowers
Linda and Don Maccubbin
Karen and Bruce Machamer
Donna Mahieux
Robyn and David Mann
Lloyd Marks
Bernadette and Duane Mayer
Nikki and Todd McAdams
Susan and Harry McBrayer
McCormick Realty, LLC
Eugenia and Bill McCoy
Tricia and Robert McCoy
Shirley and George McCrary
Kim and Thomas McFadden
research highlights from 2014:
HudsonAlpha furthered its position as a global leader in genomics by quadrupling its sequencing capacity.
With a major technology upgrade, faculty investigators are able to work more quickly and efficiently. The
Illumina HiSeq X Ten system produces data that can reveal the genetic causes of inherited diseases and
advance our understanding of complex disorders. This technology will make it possible for HudsonAlpha to
offer personal genomic analysis in 2015.
Scientists provided valuable answers to families struggling with childhood genetic disorders. While researchers
expect to work with 500 families over the project’s five-year span, nearly 100 families have already received
results through HudsonAlpha’s pediatric genomics program. This effort is designed to identify root genetic
causes in children with unexplained delays and disorders, directly impacting local families. Proceeds from
the annual Double Helix Dash support this project. We thank everyone who participated in 2014’s run.
Researchers made international health headlines with a major discovery in kidney cancer, a disease that
claims the lives of an estimated 9,000 men and 5,000 women every year. In an effort funded in large part by
the Daniel Foundation, HudsonAlpha scientists discovered new biomarkers that are very strong predictors of
renal cell carcinoma, the most common type of kidney cancer in adults.
HudsonAlpha researchers joined the largest whole genome sequencing study funded to date, seeking to
better understand bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Scientists from HudsonAlpha and collaborating
institutions will work together to deeply sequence the genomes of 10,000 people of European, Hispanic and
African-American origin.
HudsonAlpha and collaborators at Duke University completed the nation’s largest study on Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis. They sequenced the genomes of nearly 1,000 patients in order to better understand the
genetic causes of ALS, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease.
In April, the Spring Benefit raised more than $180,000 for immunogenomics research at HudsonAlpha. The
lab began sequencing samples in autoimmune disorders, such as lupus, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid
arthritis. Thank you to all who attended, and especially our sponsors, including the Smith Family Foundation,
ADTRAN, Merrill Lynch and Bradley Arant.
HudsonAlpha formalized its collaboration with the University of Alabama at Birmingham, creating the
UAB-HudsonAlpha Center for Genomic Medicine to accelerate discoveries in genomics into clinical practice.
HudsonAlpha also formalized a partnership with UAB’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, creating a cancer
research consortium pioneering efforts to diagnose, treat and care for patients and families affected by cancer.
education
YOUR PASSION FOR HUDSONALPHA’S EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS HELPED DR. NEIL LAMB AND HIS
DYNAMIC TEAM REACH AN UNPRECEDENTED 406,195 STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND LIFELONG LEARNERS DURING
THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR. HudsonAlpha is inspiring students, engaging teachers, creating a biotech-literate
community and building tomorrow’s biotech workforce.
education highlights from 2014:
The four-week HudsonAlpha Biotech Academy once again provided an opportunity for one student from each
of the 14 public high schools in the Huntsville City, Madison City and Madison County school systems with
a unique introduction to the field of biotechnology. This program was made possible through the generous
support of HudsonAlpha supporter Jean Wessel Templeton.
Dr. and Mrs. Tony Chan contributed $50,000 to the “Chan Training Lab.” This space is vital to HudsonAlpha’s
efforts to train the future workforce, giving students hands-on lab experiences in a state-of-the-art
laboratory environment.
Educational Outreach offered the first Summer Short Course, allowing high school students to delve into one
of the newest scientific fields, synthetic biology. Described as the intersection of engineering and biology,
synthetic biology has a promising future focused on solving some of the world’s biggest challenges in health,
energy and agriculture. CAS Cares generously provided funding for students to support this program.
In May, the Educational Outreach team launched “Touching Triton,” an online educational activity that uses
a game-like virtual environment. Touching Triton helps students gain a more in-depth understanding of the
risks of common complex diseases, like colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Lockheed Martin has been
a significant sponsor of this project.
Educational Outreach partnered with the North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence to create the
Launching Aspiring Biotechnology Scientists (LABS) after school program. LABS teaches underrepresented
high school students essential skills and knowledge for careers in science, technology, engineering and
mathematics. Thanks to Renasant Bank for supporting this program.
Science Saturdays and “Science for Me, too!” are new educational outreach programs that provide lab-based,
hands-on science activities for African American middle school students. Wells Fargo has designated funding
toward these efforts.
Twenty-six students participated in the BioTrain Internship program. HudsonAlpha’s competitive program
delivers meaningful experiences with career appropriate laboratory training and unparalleled
professional networking opportunities. George and Shirley McCrary have generously endowed one of
the Biotrain positions.
In commemoration of DNA Day, students representing more than 20 schools in Alabama interacted via web
cams with scientists, entrepreneurs and educators in the first-ever HudsonAlpha “Gene Chat.” DNA Day
is celebrated April 25 of each year to commemorate the 1953 discovery of DNA’s double helix structure
by James Watson and Francis Crick. It also recognizes the April 2003 completion of the Human Genome Project.
Our popular Biotech Series filled up in record time. Biotech 101, held every September and sponsored by
ServisFirst Bank, filled to its 275-person capacity within 24 hours. Those who complete Biotech 101 are
invited to participate in Biotech 201. Last year’s 201 series filled to capacity 45 minutes after online
registration opened. The 2014 course focused on the microbiome and cancer.
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Leo Law Firm, LLC.
Terry and Herb Lewis
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Julie and Robert Lockwood
Madelene and James Loftin
Longview Financial Advisors, Inc.
Betsy and Peter Lowe
Cindi and Bob Ludwig
Kathy and Scott Ludwig
Margaret and Hugh Mackie
Peggy Sammon and Ralph Petroff
Marshall Cancer Care Center
Scarlett and Brian Mathews
Maynard Cooper & Gale, PC
Christel McCanless
Chezney McCullough
Martha and Hugh McInnish
Nancy and Sam McManus
Microarrays, Inc.
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Elizabeth and Mike Morard
Randall Moreadith, Kathryn and
Robert Pothier, Andrew Moreadith
Michele and Lance Morris
Nektar Therapeutics
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Parkinson’s Support Group of
Huntsville, Inc.
Pearce Construction Company, Inc.
Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates, P.C.
The Pinnix Group, Inc.
PeopleTec, Incorporated
Karen and David Petersen
Mary Lee and Paul Prout
Regions Bank
Anne Marie and Tom Reidy
Renasant Bank
Rheumatology Associates of
North Alabama
Lindsay and Bradley Rice
Rivenbark & Roper, LLC
Emily and Steve Robertson
Catherine and Arthur Rollins
Mary and Lester Ross
Russel Hill Cancer Foundation
Sharon Doviet and Chris Russell
Carolyn Russo and Greg Barsh
S.S. Nesbitt & Company
Salon Allure
Jean and Bill Salter
Samples Properties, Inc.
Richard Saperstein
Serina Therapeutics
Donna and Bill Shergy
Leslie and Pat Shields
Rosalie Smith
The Surgery Center of Huntsville
System Dynamics International, Inc.
Teledyne Brown Engineering
Tennessee Valley OB GYN
Caroyla and Patrick Tobbe
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Inc.
UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center
Van Valkenburgh & Wilkinson Realtors
Venturi, Inc.
Vulcan Materials Company Foundation
Gus Weisler
Juliet and Carter Wells
Wells Fargo Foundation
Judy and Sidney White
Luanne Widener
Will Technology, Inc.
Marcie and Bruce Wingo
Mary and Newell Witherspoon
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Lois and Harvey Adams
Frances and Charles Akridge
Cathy Anderson
Cindy and Donald Aulds
Deb and Mike Bean
Martina Bebin and Fred Bickley
The Boeing Company
Glenda Bragg
Amber Brookman and Devin Absher
Cindy and Steve Burcham
Calhoun Community College
Tina and Scott Cechovic
Sara and Greg Cooper
deciBel Research, Inc.
Melanie and David Drenning
Deason Dunagan
Beth and David Engle
Angela and Brett Franklin
GATR Technologies
Lisa and Cyrus Ghavam
Gene Goldman
Susan and Tom Griffith
Jane Grimwood and Jeremy Schmutz
Grounds Control of Huntsville, Inc.
Patricia Hair
Patsy and Frank Haws
Christy and Lee Hoekenschnieder
Sandy and Bob Hovde
Barbara and Paul Hubler
Marilyn and Richard Hull
Sydna and Bill Johnson
Laura Crandall Brown Ovarian
Cancer Foundation
Christine and Craig Lincoln
Judy and James Link
Laura and Darren Malone
Lisa and Stephen Mann
Linda and Carter Martin
Masters Landscape Design
Helen and David McBride
Ila and Leonard Mitchum
The Monte Sano Group at Morgan Stanley
Todd McBride Amanda Mullins
Caroline and Jay Myers
Myriad Genetics
Kim and Scott Newberry
Norma Livingston Ovarian
Cancer Foundation
The Orthopaedic Center
Gay Parker
Agnes and Brian Patz
Jean and Jerre Penney
Pat Ryan
Marie and William Schneider
Libby and Craig Shadinger
Mark Spencer
Bobbye Thompson
Rhonda Thompson
Traditional Chinese Medicine Center
Troupe Family Partnership
Valley Pizza, Inc.
Virginia and Paul Wagner
Irene and Mike Wisner
Worldwide Medical Products, Inc.
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Paul Agarwal
Joy Agee
Marie and Sinuhe Agrinzoni
Cecelia and Evans Alison
Ingrid Allen
Linda and Ralph Allen
Sandy and Kenneth Alongi
Louise and Fred Applegate
Sue Arroyo
Glenda Atkins
Jenny and Tim Bachmann
Jennifer Bail
Freya Bailey
Jeanie and Douglas Baker
Ann Ballon
Bank of America
Ramona Banks
Katharine Barnhart
Gloria and Tommie Batts
JoAnn and Jack Bauer
Patricia and Samuel Baxter
Mary Kay and Gary Beard
Mary Benefield
Eva and Barry Berman
Donna Blue
Carolyn and John Blue
Anne and Ronnie Boles
Judith and Donald Bollenbacher
Samantha Bond
Roy and Lori Boston
Cheryl and Mark Bourn
Kevin Bowling
Peggy Boynton and Adam Hott
Kathey and David Bradford
Stacey Brewer
Elsie and Charlie Brown
Donna Brown
Libby Brown
Linda Brown
Paula and Richard Brown
Carol Burgess
Robbie Burlison
Candy and John Burnett
Cindy and Randy Burns
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Ruth and Mike Bentley
Judy and David Berkowitz
Jean Berry
Lynne Berry
Kristen, Paula and Jeff Bertrand
Sylvia and Charles Betts
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Cindy and Ron Gray
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Carole and George Jones
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Nancy and Raymond Sheppard
Patsy and John Shields
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CAS Cares, Inc.
The Center for Cancer Care
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Celeste and Tres Childs
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Becky and Michael Conrad
Crestwood Medical Center
David D’Amico
DESE Research
Decosimo Certified Public Accountants
John De Michele
DIATHERIX Laboratories, Inc.
Digium, Inc.
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Dunagan Yates & Alison
ERC, Inc.
Eye Care Associates, Inc.
Kerry and Joe Fehrenbach
First United Methodist Church,
Martha Dotzheimer Class
Nancy and Jerry Fishman
Barbara and Tim Fisk
Patsy and Paul Gray
Virginia and Parker Griffith
Dale and Thomas Griggs
Julie and Sean Groark
Hall Albright Garrison and Associates
Ona and John Hamilton
Mei Lu and Jian Han
Dorcas Harris and Dick Reeves
Alice Chenault and Milton Harris
Elizabeth and Blake Herrin
Jane and Brian Hinson
Liz Newton and John Horack
Jennie and Jimmy Hudson
Huntsville Hospital
Liz Hurley Hargrove and Dave Hargrove
InfoPro Corporation
Inspire and Achieve Foundation
Sheila and John Irby
Karen and Paul Israel
Florence and Coy Jackson
Jerry Damson Honda Acura
Liz and Jim Kennedy
Hope Kinch
Kord Technologies, Inc.
Pat Kyser
Lamar
Cynthia and Neil Lamb
Lanier Ford
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Marie and P. Michael Cole
COLSA Corporation
Conversant Bio, Inc.
Anthony DiCerbo
First Commercial Bank
Glen Research Corporation
Gradkell Systems
HighTower Twickenham
Lynn and James R. Hudson, Jr.
Cindy and Richard Jackson
Alice and Fred Lanier
Nita and Philip Maddox
Pretium Valuation Group, LLC
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ServisFirst Bank
Connie and Rusty Stephenson
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enabled us to continue building momentum, making incredible progress in our mission. Donors who make annual
gifts of $1,000 and above are included in the Genome Circle, HudsonAlpha’s major giving program. All Genome Circle
members are also recognized for their generosity on the Giving Wall in the atrium of HudsonAlpha’s main building.
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As HudsonAlpha’s research and educational outreach efforts expanded, so did our economic development plans.
WE CONTINUED TO DEVELOP THE INSTITUTE’S 152-ACRE BIOTECH CAMPUS AND FOSTER BIO-ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
Twenty-seven private, for-profit businesses were operating within the Institute or on the campus by year-end.
enterprise highlights from 2014:
Diatherix, one of HudsonAlpha’s original associate companies, took its diagnostic technology overseas,
partnering with a firm in Abu Dhabi to provide testing for physicians in more than a dozen neighboring countries.
Diatherix also experienced a 44 percent increase in samples processed. The diagnostic firm tests for parasites,
yeast, viruses and bacteria, providing fast, accurate and often lifesaving results.
The HudsonAlpha-UAH Entrepreneurship Collaboration was established to benefit both institutions as we
strengthen businesses and build the life science workforce in Huntsville and throughout North Alabama.
In June, HudsonAlpha associate company EGEN was acquired by Celsion Corporation. The two merged to
form Celsion-EGEN and signed a definitive asset purchase agreement in which Celsion acquired substantially
all of EGEN’s assets in exchange for cash and shares of Celsion totaling $14 million.
Associate company Conversant Bio was recognized for Outstanding Product or Service by the Economic
Development Partnership of Alabama. Conversant was noted for exceeding the standards for developing
and producing an innovative product, for recognizing a need in the market for bio-specimen procurement
that quickly provides quality tissue and blood samples to researchers, and for developing an innovative
business solution.
In September, the FDA approved the pain therapy drug, Movantik, which was created in 2000 by Serina
Therapeutics co-founder Mike Bentley, Ph.D., and Chief Operations Officer Tacey Viegas, Ph.D. The drug is
expected to generate $1 billion in revenues each year.
In June, CFD Research Corporation was awarded 16 research and development contracts that totaled
$6 million, contributing to a strong economic outlook for North Alabama. CFDRC works to understand
complex physical phenomena related to defense systems, protecting soldiers, reducing risks, propulsion
coupling effects and combustion systems.
noteworthy:
On September 11, 2014, President Richard Myers joined directors of top federal health research agencies in a national
forum to discuss the state of medical research today and the need to do more to make progress on a number of key health
issues. At the National Health Research Forum, sponsored by Research!America, in Washington D.C., Myers spoke about
the future of medical and health research over the next decade and what it will take to achieve results. Myers was part of
a panel of national health leaders, including National Science Foundation Director France Cordova and American Cancer
Society CEO John Seffrin.
In October, HudsonAlpha co-founder Jim Hudson was among five inductees into the
Alabama Academy of Honor. Hudson’s fellow honorees included Apple CEO Tim Cook,
Alabama football coach Nick Saban and U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions.
In September, HudsonAlpha co-founder Lonnie McMillian received the first Lifetime
Achievement Award from the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama. McMillian
was cited for a career of innovation and success that has helped Alabama progress and
prepare for future growth. McMillian’s daughters, Sue Whitehead and Emily Robertson,
accepted the award on his behalf.
lifetime giving
To HudsonAlpha
We would like to extend our deepest thanks to the following individuals and foundations for their extraordinary
generosity. These members have cumulative lifetime giving of $10,000+ in contributions and planned gifts.
chairman’s
council
$500,000.00 +
Alpha Foundation, Inc.
Barbara and Tim Fisk
Lynn and James R. Hudson, Jr.
Helen and Lonnie McMillian
Pritzker Family Office, LLC
Emily and Steve Robertson
Linda Smith
Sue and Andy Whitehead
Sue and Roy Nichols
visionary
$100,000.00 +
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ADTRAN, Inc.
Estate of Frank J. and Nola Eiser
GATR Technologies
Mei Lu and Jian Han
iRepertoire, Inc.
Jane K. Lowe Charitable
Foundation
Ruth and John Jurenko
Shirley and George McCrary
Ruth C. Oliver Estate
Jean Wessel Templeton
The Daniel Foundation
of Alabama
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Pam and Joe Alexander
Nancy and Danny Archuleta
Blue Creek Investment
Partners, LLC
Bradley Arant Boult
Cummings, LLP
Marie and P. Michael Cole
COLSA Corporation
Dialysis Medical Solutions, LLC
First Commercial Bank
Dick Fountain
Cindy and Ron Gray
Cynthia and Jim Hughes
Intergraph Corporation
Cindy and Richard Jackson
Carole and George Jones
Libby and Ray Jones
Pennie and Tom Keene
Lanier Ford
Maynard Cooper & Gale, PC
Pei-Ling Chan Charitable Trust
Kelli and Brian Pollock
Pat and Gene Sapp
Amanda and Robert Seitz
ServisFirst Bank
Nancy and Raymond Sheppard
Patsy and John Shields
Loretta Spencer
The Boeing Company
Charitable Trust
Susy and Bob Thurber
Treasury Partners
David D’Amico Richard Saperstein
Irma and Jack Tuder
Danny Windham
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Snellgrove & Armstrong P.C.
Available Plastics, Inc.
BBVA Compass Bank
BBVA Compass Foundation
Ben May Charitable Trust
Glynda Cavalcanti
CFD Research Corporation
Clearview Cancer Institute
Conversant Bio
David D’Amico
DESE Research, Inc.
DIATHERIX Laboratories, Inc.
Linda and Norm Harris
HighTower Twickenham
Jennie and Jimmy Hudson
Huntsville Hospital
Jerry Damson Honda Acura
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Jean and Mac McCrady
Merrill Lynch Wealth
Management
Connie and Jerry Moore
Wendy Yang and Rick Myers
Nektar Therapeutics
Northrop Grumman
Corporation
Pretium Valuation Group, LLC
Redstone Federal Credit Union
Regions Bank
Russel Hill Cancer Foundation
Samples Properties, Inc.
Richard Saperstein
Serina Therapeutics
Leslie and Pat Shields
Connie and Rusty Stephenson
The Boeing Company
Mike Turner
Van Valkenburgh &
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breakthrough breast cancer
In November, 1,000 supporters turned out to help raise
awareness and critical research funds at the annual
Tie the Ribbons luncheon.
thank you to everyone
who made these accomplishments in 2014 possible.
Proceeds from the event, donations from our generous sponsors,
including Intergraph and First Commercial Bank, major
contributions to the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Fund and a
matching gift from the Lonnie McMillian Inspiring Excellence
fund, totaled more than $500,000. The sold-out crowd heard
from renowned geneticist Dr. Mary-Claire King, the scientist
who discovered the BRCA1 gene, which predicts hereditary
breast and ovarian cancer. Dr. King’s breakthrough has since
saved thousands of lives by giving women the power to know if
they carry the BRCA1 gene mutation.
Thanks to these funds, we are now searching for a new cancer
genomics Faculty Investigator dedicated to finding the next
major breakthrough in breast and ovarian cancer. The search
is on for this new, world-class faculty investigator. STAY TUNED.
a special thank you
TO MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS TO THE BREAKTHROUGH BREAST CANCER FUND.
• Susy Thurber, Campaign Chairperson
• Pam Alexander
• Anonymous
• Nancy Archuleta
• Cindy Gray
• Carole Jones
• Pennie Keene
• Nancy Sheppard
• Patsy Shields
• Linda Smith
• Loretta Spencer
• Jean Wessel Templeton
• Irma Tuder
At the end of Dr. King’s inspirational address, she issued a challenge to HudsonAlpha and the City of Huntsville
to lead the effort in testing young women for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Dr. King presented the Institute
with a $5,000 donation to get the pilot project started. HudsonAlpha scientists are working with local leaders,
community members and area physicians to structure this first-of-its-kind project which will be launched
in 2015.
One dedicated scientist + resources + time = lifesaving discovery.