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Southern Research has announced that it is adding a new research capability focusing on the remediation of problematic constituents in water and wastewater sources. Environmental toxicologist Derek Eggert, Ph.D. will lead the new program that is located on Southern Research's main campus in Birmingham. Read more.

Southern Research has received the A/California/4/2009 isolate of the influenza A (H1N1) virus ("swine flu") from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and is currently amplifying the virus for characterization, qualification, and use in its antiviral and vaccine testing programs. Learn more.
Southern Research has received permission to use the highly pathogenic A/Indonesia/5/05 influenza virus in its infectious disease influenza research program. Learn more.

The 2nd volume of the Spring edition of BreakThrough, Southern Research's life sciences newsletter is available online. This issue features Southern Research's Influenza Screening Program, a new model for screening smallpox candidates as well as models for Mycobacterium tuberculosis and inhalational anthrax models. Read more.
In a diverse organization like Southern Research, there is a tremendous need for a wide array of experience, skills and abilities. Read about two members of the Southern Research team.
May 11, 2009 - Southern Research Offers New Water and Wastewater Treatment Program
March 25, 2009 - New Drug Application Filed on Another Southern Research Drug
December 1, 2008 - Southern Research Wins $37 Million Black & Veatch Sub-Contract for Biological Threat Reduction Program
November 26, 2008 - Southern Research CEO, John A. Secrist, Appointed To The Editorial Advisory Board of R&D Directions Magazine
November 20, 2008 - Southern Research Names Andrew D. Penman Vice President of Drug Development
October 22, 2008 - Stephen Piccot Joins the Board of Directors at the Biofuels Center of North Carolina