PHILLY BUILDS BIO+
Philly Builds Bio+: Inaugural Symposium for Life Science Innovation and Development was designed to bringing the entire life sciences eco system together around the key drivers of the life science industry in Philadelphia (its opportunity and potential), and the opportunities and challenges of life science real estate development in the region.
The Symposium concluded with the introduction of a new membership and programming initiative, called Philly Builds Bio+ led by leading members of the Philly life science and real estate development community, who have served on the Steering Committee for the Symposium.
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"The collaborative spirit of Philadelphia's life science community fosters transformative breakthroughs and propels us towards a healthier future.
Dr. Sarah Thompson
THE STEERING COMMITTEE
Leading members of the Philly academic, life science, government, association and real estate development communities have formed a Steering Committee for the Symposium.

Nancy J Kelley
Founding Member, Builds Bio+
President & CEO,
Nancy J Kelley + Associates

Mitchel W. Simpler
Builds Bio+
Founding Member
JB&B, Partner Emeritus

Laurie Actman
PennCenter for Innovation @UPenn, Chief Marketing & Communications Program Officer

Gwen Binder, PhD
President Science and Technology
Cabaletta BIO

Melina Blees
BioLabs Philadelphia
Site Director

Tracy Brala
University Science Center
Senior Vice President
Strategy & Partnerships

Kathleen Brunner
Acumen Analytics
President

Philip Burkett
AIA, WELL AP, LEED AP, NCARB
Meyer Architects
Principal

Doug Carr
Century Therapeutics
Senior Vice President and Head of Finance

Sangeeta Bhardan Cook
Fox Chase Cancer Center, Chief Innovation Officer
Temple University Health System, SVP of Strategy and Business Development

Lori Delgado, NCIDQ
Allsteel
Business Development Manager

Steven E. Eberling
IPS Integrated Project Services
Executive Vice President

Lauren Gilchrist
Newmark
Executive Vice President

Rebecca L Grant
City of Philadelphia
DVM, Director, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Department of Commerce

Audrey Greenberg
Center for Breakthrough Medicines
Co-Founder

Eric Hacherl, PhD
Kyttaro Therapeutics
Chief Operating Officer

Lisa Halteman
Johnson & Johnson
Senior Global Diector, Digital Surgery Customer Success andOperations

Louis P. Kassa, III, MPA
Baruch S. Blumberg Institute and PA Biotechnology Center
Chief Executive Officer

Todd Kilbaugh, MD
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Endowed Chair of Translational Science and Innovation,

Jim Kilcourse
IPS Integrated Project Service
Chief Strategy Officer

Kenneth Locke
Carisma Therapeutics
Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Daniel Maldonaldo
DPR Construction
Senior Management Executive

Jennifer Manning
Kyttaro Therapeutics
Commercial Executive for Cell & Gene Therapy, Strategic Advisor

John Pennett
EisnerAmper
Partner in Charge – Technology and Life Sciences Practice

Nelson Way
Ensemble
Director, Leasing & Development

Elizabeth White, PhD
Entrepreneur and Former BioPharma Executive
ADDITIONAL SUPPORTERS

David Cohen
Chief Executive Officer, Saxony Development

Ana Collins
AVP, Marketing and Communication, IPS Integrated Project Services

Mike Forth, LEED® AP
Operations, DPR Construction

Janine La Marca, CPSM
Director of Client Relations, JBB

Lisa Ruano
Business Development, DPR Construction

Jamie Arrigal
Physician Practice Manager, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Kate McDonough
Senior Consultant, Nancy J Kelley + Associates

Nancy Bocanegra
Strategic Operations and Marketing, Nancy J Kelley + Associates

Olga Justiniano
Operations Coordinator, Nancy J Kelley + Associates

Ursula Naclerio
Executive Operations Administrator, Nancy J Kelley + Associates

Bhakti Kulmala
Founder and Lead Designer, Bhakti Creative
BECOME A MEMBER
All members of NY Metro Builds Bio+ will receive reciprocal membership in the new Philly Builds Bio+ Initiative. The benefits of supporting Builds Bio+ include:
- Exclusive Networking Opportunities
- Quarterly Meetings with Prominent Industry Speakers
- Access to Future Property Database for Property Posting and Access to Listings
- Full Calendar of Educational Research and Reports
- Annual White Paper
- Monthly Electronic Communications
- Quarterly Newsletters
- Annual Life Science Real Estate Development Symposiums
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