Huntsville, Ala. – U.S. Representative Bud Cramer (Ala.-05) today welcomed the grand opening of the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology.

The HudsonAlpha Institute is a state-of-the-art facility that will conduct biotechnology research to improve human health, while also stimulating economic development and inspiring Alabama’s youth to seek careers in science.

“With this new facility, HudsonAlpha will lead in scientific education by sponsoring hands-on, research based programs for students and educators,” Cramer said. “I strongly believe that the Institute will be a welcomed addition to the solid scientific and research community already in place throughout Alabama.”

Since its inception, Cramer has been a supporter of HudsonAlpha. Over the past three years, he has secured $2.3 for the construction of HudsonAlpha as well as the programs used at the institute.