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
Alicia Aniello
Michael de Chiara
Steve Dietz
Bridget Gibbons
Doug Gonzalez
Thomas Hall
Michael Harrison
Sho Islam
Adam Ligeralde
Cytiva
Helen H. Lu
Columbia University
Jerry Maffia
PMA
Scott Metzner
Janus Properties
Deborah Novick
Westchester County
Peter Schubert
Ennead Architects
NY Metro Builds Bio+
Leadership Committees
Get involved with NY Metro Builds Bio+ and make an impact—join a leadership committee today!
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.
Leadership Committees
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 Tuesday of each month @ 5pm
CHAIR:
- John Stofko - University of California
co-CHAIRs:
- Scott Metzner - The Janus Property Company
- Ryan Barlow - Batska Consulting
Members:
- Charlene Kuo - Stelliger
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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.
CHAIR:
- Laidon Zekaj - Batska Consulting
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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.
Co-CHAIR:
- Christina Esser - Jacobs
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Life Sciences Labs and Sustainability
The Life Sciences Labs Committee focuses on fostering innovation and growth in New York City's laboratory ecosystem. This committee works to advance the development, optimization, and sustainability of life sciences laboratory spaces across the metro area. Through collaboration with industry leaders, real estate developers, and institutional partners, the committee aims to enhance laboratory infrastructure, promote best practices in lab design and operations, and facilitate the expansion of state - of - the - art research facilities. The committee serves as a knowledge hub for laboratory standards, safety protocols, and emerging technologies while supporting the region's position as a leading life sciences hub.
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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 @ 3:00 pm
CHAIR:
- Erin Stolz – AKRF
MEMBERS:
- Max Stember-Young – Langan
- Zach Bernstein – Fried Frank
- Jeremy Kozin – Fried Frank
- Bobby Patton – Triumvirate
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Mike Guarino – Triumvirate
- Anthony Montalto – JBB
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Jennifer Savicky – Safety Partners
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Life Sciences Workforce Development
The Life Sciences Workforce Development Committee is dedicated to building a robust talent pipeline for New York's growing life sciences sector. Through strategic partnerships with educational institutions, industry leaders, and community orga nizations, the committee creates pathways for diverse talent to enter and advance in the life sciences field. The committee organizes immersive learning experiences, including laboratory tours and educational programs for students from high school through graduate level. By connecting students with industry professionals and providing hands - on exposure to life sciences careers, the committee works to inspire the next generation of scientists, researchers, and entrepreneurs while ensuring a skilled workforce for the region's expanding life sciences ecosystem.
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Life Science, Healthcare, and Technology
The Integration of Life Sciences Committee focuses on bridging the information gap between Life Science, Healthcare, and Commercial Tech. These 3 divisions of advanced technological industries don't often interact although their day to day procedures, lab spaces, and design/construction processes share many of the same ideas. Through information sharing and collaboration between subject matter experts, institutional partners, real estate developers, and lab users this group aims to facilitate the sharing of new technological advancements that can aid all advanced tech industries. We hope to start a dialogue between teams that operate within the same space without visibility into the advancements of their peers.
CHAIR:
- Tom Plumitallo, Project Management Advisors
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