Bringing the New York Metro life sciences innovation community together
The Premier Organization at the Intersection of Life Sciences and Real Estate
Launched in 2018, 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.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership-driven organization, NY Metro 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 New York Metropolitan area.
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The goal of NY Metro 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 NY Metro area in a manner that will foster a large and growing economics cluster.
Steering Committee
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
NY Metro Builds Bio+
Leadership Committees
Looking to get involved with NY Metro Builds Bio+? Join a leadership Committee!
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.
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Leadership Committee
Chairs and Secretaries
Institutions
The NY Metro Builds Bio+ "Institutions" Committee is a dedicated group focused on fostering collaboration and innovation between academic and healthcare institutions in the New York Metro area. With a keen focus on bridging the gap between institutions, life science companies, and the real estate community, this committee plays a crucial role in supporting the growth of the biotechnology sector. By facilitating partnerships, sharing resources, and providing strategic guidance, the committee aims to create a thriving ecosystem that promotes scientific advancements, attracts investment, and enhances the overall impact of the bio+ industry in the region.
Meeting Time:
2nd Thursday of the month @ 8:30 am
Monthly Meeting Minutes
CHAIRED BY:
- Raquel Diaz, Gilbane
- Joe Bolano, Colliers
- Rose Novak, Gensler
NY Metro Life Science Subclusters
Developers, building owners, and institutions are responding to the strong life science market trends and forecast, expanding the Greater New York Metro life science footprint to meet the increasing demand for life science space in the Greater NY Metro area. These activities are taking place in a number of life science “subclusters” that are emerging throughout the city and surrounding environs: Long Island City, East Side Midtown, Manhattanville, West Side Midtown and Hudson Square, Brooklyn, Long Island, Jersey City, Westchester County, Southern CT and Philadelphia PA.
The Life Science Real Estate Subcluster Committees will track the life science activities and real estate development projects in these subclusters, to create a database of information for the life science and real estate communities.
Meeting Time:
1st Wednesday of the month @ 2 pm
Monthly Meeting Minutes
Chaired by:
- Matt Mendicino, Ennead Architects
- Peter Schubert, Ennead Architects
- Michael Harrison, Edson Advisors
Planning & Membership
NY Metro Builds Bio+ (NYMBB+) aspires to educate an integrated base of real estate and life science professionals, increase the visibility of commercial life science opportunities, and grow life science real estate development in the Greater New York Metro Area and beyond.
Our members are a critical resource in helping to achieve these goals. This Committee will work to support members and expand membership while identifying topics and services important to members. NYMBB+ connects commercial life science opportunities to the Greater New York Metro’s real estate development community through events, research, reports and educational programs.
The Planning and Membership Committee will also help to organize and implement these activities as well as identify issues of importance and concern for the community.
Meeting Time:
2nd Wednesday of the month @ 11 am
Monthly Meeting Minutes
Chaired by:
- Kate McDonough, Nancy J Kelley + Associates
- Laura Gallo, Group PMX
- Bill Brody, CNY Construction
Life Sciences
In 2023, the NY Metro Builds Bio+ Life Sciences Committee has embraced a new vision aimed at bridging the gap between the field of life sciences and the wider communities it serves. Central to this mission is providing tours and educational opportunities to high school, college, and graduate students interested in the life sciences. Recognizing the significance of outreach, the committee understands that these students are not only potential future entrepreneurs but also prospective tenants of the laboratories. By engaging and inspiring young minds, the committee aims to cultivate a pipeline of talent, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring a vibrant and sustainable future for the life sciences sector in New York City.
Meeting Time:
3rd Wednesday of the month @ 3:30pm
Monthly Meeting Minutes
Chaired by:
- Chris Horch, JBB
- Doug Gonzalez, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers
Regulatory
The establishment of the Regulatory Leadership Committee signifies a significant step towards providing much-needed clarity and guidance to tenants, building owners, and developers seeking to locate life science uses across the Greater New York Metro area. With the ever-evolving landscape of regulations and requirements, the committee's mission is to address and clarify any open issues that may arise in this complex process. By offering clear guidelines and comprehensive information, the committee empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions and navigate the regulatory landscape with confidence. This initiative not only promotes growth and innovation within the life sciences sector but also facilitates the seamless integration of these crucial industries into the metropolitan area, fostering a thriving ecosystem of scientific advancement and economic development.
Meeting Time:
2nd Monday of the month @ 3 pm
Monthly Meeting Minutes
CHAIRED BY:
- Greg Fortino, Metropolis
