
NJK+A BioExplore conducts pioneering market research, involving both in-depth primary and secondary research, in order to illuminate scientific subsectors, qualify projects, evaluate the commercial potential of technologies, support strategic planning, attract financial commitments, and manage risk.

We excel in developing a unique point of view that differentiates our projects in the marketplace.
We have honed the fine art of asking the right questions, allowing us to uncover what others cannot see – and overturning accepted wisdom.
Armed with the power of a proprietary database containing more than 65,000 contacts within the life science and real estate communities, we have incredible access to thought leaders across technologies and industries for primary research.
With our unique scientific understanding,
we analyze industry trends and statistics for accurate intelligence that informs smart decision-making. Moreover, our commercial and technical due diligence mitigates tenant, financial and industry risk.

NJK+A Game Changers:
- NJK+A developed the first strategic plan to advance the field of synthetic biology in the United States
- NJK+A developed the first Global Life Sciences Real Estate Reports, Alchemy and Elements, intended to help decision-makers speed scientific advances from bench-to-bedside and beyond

A Proven Big Thinker in Science
“When the Sloan Foundation decided to fund a strategic planning process for synthetic biology in the US, we turned to Nancy J Kelley + Associates, a proven big thinker in science. Their expertise in the public, private, and academic life sciences sectors allowed them to conduct the most in-depth evaluation of the fledgling global synthetic biology landscape to date. The depth and breath of their work led them to identify a specific, concrete plan for the future of this science and a much-needed center of excellence in synthetic biology.”
Paula Olsiewski, PhD
Program Director, Alfred P Sloan Foundation
ONE THE MOST IMPRESSIVE I HAVE WORKED WITH
“I have worked with a lot of different market research consultants/experts. The NJK+A team has been one of the most impressive I have ever worked with. All should be very proud of the work they did.”
Vice President, Development
Central Florida Based Developer

THE TRADE-OFF BETWEEN OFFICE LEASING AND CONVERSION OF BUILDINGS TO LIFE SCIENCE USE
“In 2018, we began a study process and engaged Nancy J Kelley + Associates to advise Hines about how we should think through the trade-off between office leasing and conversion of buildings to life science use… It makes a ton of sense to convert a building to life science use – $70 million positive to the NPV of office use over a 10-year period… It’s great to have another arrow in the quiver to attract life science tenants. But you have to do the homework building by building first, to get the conclusions as to how the building specs will align for life science leasing.”
Matt Ashbaugh; Managing Director, Hines
At 2018 NYC Life Sciences Real Estate
Development Symposium
A COMPELLING AND SOUND STRATEGY
“When BioBAT needed to conduct a market and technical study for the future development of BioBAT, we engaged Nancy J Kelley + Associates to evaluate options to fully develop BioBAT’s potential, recommend a strategy and assess feasibility. NJK+A assembled an experienced, world class technical team of experts and developed a compelling and sound strategy based on a clear understanding of BioBAT’s need and potential, and the requirements of life sciences in the region.”
David Christini, Senior Vice President for Research
Professor of Physiology & Pharmacology
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
NJK+A Market Research Reports




- New York/ London Life Sciences Research Report: Evolution of the New York Life Sciences Market, March 2024
- Grow the Future: Visions of Biodesign, Edited by Daniel Grushkin with Veena Vijayakumar and Carrie Eastman. Foreward by Paola Anonelli. 2023
- The Cove JC: An Innovation Ecosystem for the 21st Century in the Heart of the East Coast Life Sciences Corridor, September, 2021
- With NYC Planning/ NYC/EDC
Life Sciences in the NYC Metro, June 2020 - With NYC Building Congress
NYC Checkup: An Examination of Healthcare & Life Science Construction, August 2020 - Engineering Biology to Address Global Problems: Synthetic Biology Markets, Needs and Applications, June 2014
- The Promise and Challenge of Engineering Biology in the United States, June 2014
- Strategic Plan for Synthetic Biology in the United States, June 2014
- Building the Future With Biology: Sustainability Initiative – Initial Findings and Recommendations, January 2014
- Elements, 2007
- Alchemy, 2004



NJK+A BioExplore
Case Studies

New York Biogenesis Park

BioBAT Strategy Study

Mercy University Life Science Market Assessment and Workforce Development

Simone Development Hutchinson Metro Center South Campus Expansion

Water Street, Tampa FL

The Cove JC

New York Genome Center

OmniSeq/Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Personalized Wellness Medicine Institute

Sloan Foundation Strategic Plan for Synthetic Biology





