The life sciences and biotech community has endured a difficult few years. In Washington, the dismantling of federal agencies through job reductions, proposed spending cuts, declining grant funding, caps on indirect cost reimbursement, suspension of training programs, and turmoil at the FDA has created existential …
From Lab-Grown Sneakers to Patient-Powered Cures: 4 Revelations from the Front Lines of Biotech
1.0 Introduction: Beyond the Petri Dish The world of life sciences can often feel impenetrable—a complex domain of genomics, clinical trials, and venture capital that seems distant from our daily lives. Yet, the field is undergoing a series of profound shifts with consequences that will …
Nancy J Kelley Featured in Yale NYC Alumni Association Newsletter
Name: Nancy J Kelley College: Saybrook College, BA Economics, 1984 Hometown: Manchester, CT Place of Residence: New York, New York. 15 years. Job: Founder, President & CEO of Nancy J Kelley + Associates Interests/ Activities: Travel, Arts, Books, Theatre, Film, Opera, Swimming, Biking, Sailing, Hiking …
Builds Bio+: From Individual Potential to Collective Success
From its inception, Builds Bio+ has played a pivotal role in shaping New York City’s landscape into a hub for the life sciences industry. Initially, our mission was to bridge the gap between the life sciences and real estate sectors, fostering the development of essential …
From Vision to Vanguard: Charting the Rise of NYC into a Global Life Sciences Hub
In the closing months of 2023, our journey with Builds Bio+ took a transformative turn. We embarked on an ambitious project, partnering with London’s life sciences community to organize an event unlike any other: a three-day immersion into New York City’s flourishing life sciences sector. …
Revolutionizing the Life Sciences Landscape: Cultured Colonies Unveils Affordable Lab Spaces in NYC
In the ever-evolving realm of life sciences, New York Metro has long been a hub for innovation and research. However, as the sector flourished, a significant challenge arose – the soaring costs and stringent leasing requirements for lab spaces, leaving many promising startups in the …
NYC Metro Leads the Country on Jobs and funding in the Life Sciences Industry, Report Finds
This week, the Department of City Planning (DCP) Director Dan Garodnick and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball, together with regional leaders, today released a report showing that the NYC Metro is leading the country on jobs and funding in the …
Building a Global Life Science Powerhouse: How Science Will Flourish in the Greater NYC Metro Area
Two years ago, Argent Ventures called me to ask about the potential for life science development on a 13+ acre parcel of land they owned in Jersey City, NJ. After conducting in-depth market research, NJK+A framed a vision for a global hub for life science, …
New York City Should Invest in Becoming a Global Life Science Hub
New York Blood Center’s proposed new facility, named Center East, would increase the Blood Center’s capacity for research and also provide 600,000 sq. ft of state-of-the-art space for institutions and biotech companies to collaborate in the heart of New York City’s most dynamic cluster of …