10/26/2026
A few members of the IronVest brokerage team had the opportunity to tour Southern Research and Station 41 this week. It was an eye-opening look at the innovation happening right here in Birmingham.
A few of our biggest takeaways:
• Southern Research has contributed to 20 FDA-approved medications, including seven cancer drugs. Groundbreaking work is happening in our city.
• The collaboration between UAB, Southern Research, and Station 41 is creating exciting opportunities for economic development and long-term growth in Birmingham.
• UAB runs about $140M a year in clinical trials, three times what it ran a decade ago. More than 30,000 patients enrolled in 2025, and UAB Hospital is the 5th-largest hospital in the U.S., treating over 2M patients a year.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn more about the work being done and the people helping shape Birmingham’s future!
