SFBR's Ravindranath Duggirala wins award for his studies of the genetics of complex diseases.

Release | Friday Feb 05, 2010

Ravindranath Duggirala, Ph.D., a scientist at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research (SFBR) in January received the Hind Rattan Award for his studies of the genetics of complex diseases.

The award is given to Indians living in other countries for their professional achievements and contributions to society by the Non Resident Indians Welfare Society of India, a group of government and business leaders that works to foster bonds with Indians living in other countries. The words Hind Rattan in English mean Jewel of India. Thirty awards are given each year.

Llama proteins could play a vital role in the war on terror by detecting the world's "most poisonous poisons," SFBR scientists say

Release | Thursday Jan 21, 2010

SFBR news release

Scientists at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research (SFBR) have for the first time developed a highly sensitive means of detecting the seven types of botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs) simultaneously. The finding may lead to improved techniques for testing water and food supplies should BoNTs be used as a bioterrorism weapon.

Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research dedicates building wing in honor of Pemmaraju N. Rao, expert in women's health research

Release | Wednesday Jan 20, 2010

SFBR news release

The Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research (SFBR) will dedicate on January 26 a section of a building on its campus in honor of Pemmaraju N. Rao, Ph.D., an invaluable member of the SFBR community for 51 years. Rao is one of the world’s experts in women’s health and vice president of the new pharmaceutical company EvestraTM.  “His life an extraordinary example of the pioneer spirit,” said SFBR President Kenneth P. Trevett.