We help you grow, build and locate life science companies in the major life science clusters we serve
OUR MISSION
The goal of Builds Bio+ is to educate an integrated base of life science and real estate professionals, increase the visibility of commercial life sciences opportunities, and jump start life science real estate development in a manner that will foster large and growing economics clusters.
A Membership-Driven Organization
Builds Bio+ aims to connect all segments of the life science ecosystem in major regional clusters, through events, research, industry reports and educational programs.
Builds Bio+ is dedicated to bringing the life sciences innovation community together, serving as the go-to place to find information about and assistance with growing, building and locating life science companies in the major life science clusters it serves.
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"As an ecosystem builder, hearing what folks are working on and planning, assists me in my work of bringing together the NY tech ecosystem."
"Great combination of science and business!"
"The latest Builds Bio+ symposium provided significant insight into why the life science industry is exploding in scope and breadth."
Builds Bio+ Goals
Identify and promote the areas amenable to life science development
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Increase knowledge and awareness of trends in life sciences
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Encourage interest in and knowledge about the benefits of retrofitting existing real estate from office into life science space
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Foster and promote a collaborative exchange between life sciences, design and real estate professionals
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Expand professional and public awareness of the economic and social benefits of life science employment
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Support public policies that will advance the life sciences and life science development industries
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Hold a range of workshops, meetings and events to discuss these issues
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The Opportunity
While the development of new drugs and personalized medical treatment is still a major driver of the life sciences industry, future growth will also come from new technological developments such as synthetic biology, which holds the promise for the future of biological manufacturing as well as the development of applications across a broad range of industries such as energy, agriculture, healthcare, chemicals, materials and bioremediation. The Greater NY Metro area is uniquely positioned to be a leader in this field, having pioneered the nexus between biology, design and new materials. The greater New York metropolitan institutions have recruited scientific leaders in this field to advance the research and are home to a growing number of companies who are commercializing new products created from engineering biology.
Traditionally, the life science real estate industry has been defined by the convergence of science, medicine and commercialization in global efforts to improve human health. With the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, the growth in this segment of life sciences has accelerated with a strong emphasis on Precision Medicine, targeted personalized cancer treatment and Precision Wellness. All of these areas combine a focus on genomics and biology with other technologies such as wearable technologies, big data, virtual reality and artificial intelligence. With leading academic institutions and medical centers in the world, the greater New York metro and Philadelphia are poised to be leaders in these fields. Builds Bio+ sees the same opportunity nationally and encourages the development of further Builds Bio+ chapters.
Builds Bio+ Chapters
NY Metro Builds Bio+ hosts a series of meetings and generates research, reports and educational initiatives serving as the catalyst for more targeted initiatives that the greater New York Metro life science real estate community is looking to pursue.
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Philly Builds Bio+ brings the life science and real estate communities together around the key drivers of the life science industry in Philadelphia (its opportunity and potential), and the opportunities and challenges of life science real estate development in the region.
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Founding Members
Nancy J Kelley
Nancy J Kelley
+ Associates
Mitch W. Simpler
Jaros, Baum
& Bolles
Jonathan L. Mechanic
Fried Frank
James C. McKenna
Hunter Roberts
Construction Group
John Sabey
Sabey Datacenter
Properties
Leadership Committees
Builds Bio+ Leadership Committees are locally-focused, multidisciplinary groups of professionals involved in real estate development (developers, building owners, brokers, lawyers and financial institutions, architects, construction and engineering firms, permitting firms, consultants), as well as key players in the life science industry (individual investors, venture capitalists, CEOs, pharma, entrepreneurs, executives, potential tenants), community leaders and policy makers at the State and local level.
Joining one of our Leadership Committees means you're committing to meet monthly to develop/work on your Leadership Committee's Agenda, share best practices, updates and industry news, and collaborate on events/programming to help drive a community of engagement.
Committee Descriptions
