Life Sciences: Stepping Out and
Growing Up in LIC
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Stepping Out and Growing Up in LIC: As with other sectors, LIC is developing a life science cluster in
an innovative way. The LICP’s Life Science Feasibility Study revealed that LIC is vital to growing a NYC
Life Sciences Hub. This panel will host a discussion on why life sciences and tech companies thrive
in mixed-use, transit-rich urban neighborhoods like LIC and why these industries are desirable for
the range of job opportunities they generate. The panel will share how the public and private sectors
can support entrepreneurs of companies in the life science industry ranging from new startups to
established industry leaders and how this will allow the life sciences cluster in LIC to thrive.
Daniel Cohen
3DBio Therapeutics
Daniel Cohen, Ph.D., is the CEO and Co-founder of
3DBio Therapeutics. Prior to 3DBio, Daniel was an
Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company in New
York, where he focused on manufacturing, industrials,
healthcare, and 3D printing. He received his Ph.D., as
well as B.S. and M.S. degrees, in Mechanical Engineering
from Cornell University, with minors in Biomedical and
Electrical Engineering. Dr. Cohen was awarded both
the National Science Foundation Graduate Research
Fellowship, and the Department of Homeland Security
Graduate Fellowship. At Cornell, he focused on bioprinting
technology, completing his doctoral dissertation on 3D
printing & bioprinting and holds numerous publications and
patents in the field.
Sara Eshelman
Spero Ventures
Sara Eshelman is a Principal with Spero Ventures. Spero
is an early stage fund investing in software and software/
hardware hybrids across health & wellness, food &
agriculture, and the future of work. Spero is a single-LP
fund backed by Pierre Omidyar, best known as the founder
of eBay. Prior to joining Spero, Sara was an investor at the
Omidyar Network and a management consultant at Monitor
Group. She is a graduate of Northwestern University and
the London School of Economics.
Jenna Foger (Moderator)
Alexandria Venture Investments /
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
Jenna Foger provides scientific insight and expertise to
support Alexandria’s venture investments, real estate
operations, business development, and thought leadership
initiatives. She leads several strategic projects for
Alexandria’s New York City life science cluster, most recently
spearheading the debut of Alexandria LaunchLabs and the
Alexandria Seed Capital Platform. Prior to joining Alexandria,
Ms. Foger worked as a Venture Associate at Windham
Venture Partners, a Senior Consultant at Navigant Consulting
(formerly Easton Associates), and as a neurobiology Research
Associate at The Rockefeller University. She earned her
Master’s in Biotechnology from Columbia University and
graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laudefrom
the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Cognitive
Neuroscience and Psychology.
Robert Albro
King Street Properties
Rob Albro joined King Street Properties in 2016 and is a
Managing Director at the firm. Mr. Albro has a broad range
of responsibilities at King Street, including acquisitions,
dispositions, development, and asset management. Prior to
King Street, Mr. Albro most recently served as a Senior Vice
President at Beacon Capital Partners, with responsibility for
acquisitions and dispositions as well as asset management
and development. Mr. Albro holds a Bachelor of Arts degree
with honors in economics from Lehigh University and a Master
of Business Administration degree from the Tuck School of
Business at Dartmouth. He also is a CFA Charterholder and
a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
accredited professional.
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