Research Themes
ALRI advances interdisciplinary research and discovery in four major research themes.
Center for Convergent Bioscience & Medicine
The Center for Convergent Bioscience & Medicine develops novel therapies for immuno-inflammatory diseases by adopting an integrated approach combining innovative drug delivery strategies with new drug-discovery and drug-repurposing.

News & Announcements
Find the latest news, updates, and events from the Alabama Life Research Institute.
Five-Year Critical Review 2020-2025
ALRI has built robust infrastructure and administrative support to
enable high-impact research and secure significant external funding.

Modern Languages & Classics Professor Blends Heritage Languages and AI
Xiang Zhang, an assistant professor of Chinese in Modern Languages & Classics, is changing the way underserved communities learn Chinese as a heritage language.

Join ALRI for Turning the Tide: Alabama’s Call to Action for Youth Mental Health
Join ALRI and the UA School of Social Work on November 12, 2025, for a solution-focused summit that brings together mental health practitioners, system leaders, and policymakers to address the urgent mental health needs of children and adolescents in our state.

ALRI Hosts Neuroscience Camps for Middle and High School Students in the Wiregrass Area
The Alabama Life Research Institute, in collaboration with Eye Center South in Dothan, hosted two week-long neuroscience camps, one for middle school students and another for high school students.
