Affiliated Researchers
The Alabama Life Research Institute brings together researchers from across The University of Alabama to advance interdisciplinary research focused on improving human health, well-being and quality of life.
The Affiliated Researchers network connects faculty with shared or complementary research interests, encouraging collaboration across disciplines and the development of new research opportunities. Affiliated researchers represent a broad range of fields, contributing expertise and perspectives that support ALRI’s mission to address complex challenges affecting individuals and communities in Alabama and beyond.
Research Themes
Through interdisciplinary research in key areas, ALRI seeks to explore the human condition and improve the lives of people in Alabama and beyond.
Biological Sciences
The mission of the biological sciences theme is to develop new therapeutics and delivery methods and to translate these new therapeutics into clinical studies.
Implementation Science
The mission of the implementation science theme is to make UA a world leader in implementing evidence-based research in rural communities.
Neuroscience
The mission of the neuroscience theme is to uncover the mechanisms that underlie neurodevelopment, typical and atypical functioning, and disorders.
Rural Health & Health Disparities
The mission of the rural health and health disparities theme is to conduct research that uncovers the mechanisms responsible for disparate health outcomes and to develop and implement interventions to improve the health of all Alabamians.
Featured Programs & Projects
Pilot Project Program
The ALRI Pilot Project Program (PPP) aims to increase the rate of strong, fundable external grant submissions from UA Faculty who are affiliated with the ALRI.
Faculty Research Fellowship
Our Faculty Research Fellowship supports faculty in advancing research aligned with key institute themes, from rural health and housing to community development and cognitive neuroscience.
