May 14, 2026 Philadelphia Life Science Outlook & Networking Reception

Philadelphia Life Science Outlook & Networking Reception

Date: May 14, 2026

Location: BioLabs for Advanced Therapeutics, Philadelphia

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Event Summary

A rendering of TerraPower Isotopes’ new facility in the Bellwether District. Image: Courtesy of TerraPower Isotopes

This outlook reception brought together leaders in life sciences, real estate, and economic development to discuss the future of the region’s ecosystem. The discussion highlighted transformative announcements, including the Shapiro Administration’s $450 million investment from TerraPower and major expansions by Johnson & Johnson and Eli Lilly.

Panelists reviewed significant regional growth, such as the $50 million fund launch by the University of Pennsylvania and BioNTech SE, alongside major capital raises from Alveus Therapeutics and Century Therapeutics, signaling a resilient financing market.

These developments were explored in depth during the outlook presentation and the networking sessions that followed at BioLabs Philadelphia.

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Review the data and insights shared by our guest speakers. The full “Philadelphia Life Science Outlook” deck is available for your reference.

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Program Recap

5:00 PM

Welcome & Introduction

Mitch Simpler

JB&B

Managing Partner Emeritus

Builds Bio+, Founding Member and Steering Committee

Nancy J Kelley

Nancy J Kelley, JD, MPP

Nancy J Kelley + Associates

President & CEO

Builds Bio+, Founding Member and Steering Committee

5:15 PM

Philadelphia Life Sciences Outlook Panel

Michelle Cully

Michelle Cully, PhD

Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development

Life Sciences Economic Development Specialist

Bryan Tsao

Bryan Tsao, PhD

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

Manager, Life Science and Healthcare Initiatives

Rebecca L Grant

Rebecca L Grant, DVM

Department of Commerce | City of Philadelphia

Senior Director, Life Sciences & Innovation

Alex Philippidis

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News

Senior Business Editor

6:00 PM

Reception & Site Tours

Networking and site tours of the BioLabs Center for Advanced Therapeutics and ThermoFisher Scientific Advanced Therapies Collaboration Center.

Organizations Highlighted in the Program

The following organizations were featured during our discussion of the region’s recent investment successes:

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Member Rate

$149

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$199