Southern Research Is A Nonprofit Scientific Research Organization Based In Birminghamalabamafounded In 1941Initially Established As The Alabama Research Instituteit Has Grown Into A Prominent Research Center Across Various Disciplinesthanks To Support From The Alabama Power Company And Other Philanthropic Contributions The Organization Operates Through Four Main Divisionsdrug Developmentdrug Discoveryenergy & Environmentand Engineeringin Drug Developmentit Advances Pharmaceuticals To Ensure New Treatments Are Safe And Effectivethe Drug Discovery Division Focuses On Identifying New Compounds For Innovative Medicinesthe Energy & Environment Division Tackles Challenges In Energy Production And Environmental Sustainabilitywhile The Engineering Division Provides Solutions In Materials Science And Mechanical Engineering Southern Research Has Been Involved In Significant Projectsincluding Developing Methods For Homogenizing Peanut Butter And Working On Chemical Defense And Aeronautics Programsit Collaborates With Various Organizationsincluding Governmental Agencies Like The National Institutes Of Healthwith Over 250 Scientists And Professionalssouthern Research Plays A Vital Role In The Local Economy And Has Received Recognition For Its Contributions To Science And Technology
