President & Ceo
CurrentRepresentative ProjectsKyttaro Therapeutics------Establishing US operations and seeking medical partners for a German company focused on cell and gene therapyThe Cove------Marketing, Leasing and Tenanting 1.6 million sq ft of life science/healthcare/tech space in the first live/work/play campus in the Greater New York Metropolitan area.NYC Builds BIO+------Founding Member of an organization that brings the New York life science and real estate industries together to educate about what is needed to build a large and growing life science cluster in New YorkEngineering Biology------Co-sponsored series of scientific meetings with the Alfred P Sloan Foundation, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, NYU Langone Medical Center and the National Science Foundation SAVI, which resulted in the creation of a new Center of Excellence for Engineering Biology and the establishment of a Grand Challenge project for Engineering Biology called GP/HGP-writeCancer Genomics------ Created and launched an advanced diagnostic testing company on behalf of Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Conducted technology and market assessments, developed comprehensive business plan and financial model. Led (re)negotiation of business and technical relationships. Created plan for initial operations and led implementation of time-critical components, as well as legal analysis for spin-out of the business. Received $25 million in funding for the projectPersonalized Medicine/ Wellness-----Developed a strategic assessment and organizational/financial overview for a new Personalized Wellness Research Institute emphasizing integrative medicine that incorporates mind-body practices to bring a holistic and proactive approach to healthcare Global Biological Standards Institute-----Conducted strategic assessment for Global Biological Standards Institute followed by development of a 5-year strategic plan and partial implementation. Received financial commitment of $2.5m
