Life Science Occupier Ecosystem

Investing In Innovation and Understanding The Life Science Tenant Experience

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  Sach Kirpalani

  Sach manages Sterling Bay's acquisitions, development, and portfolio management in markets west of Denver. He has facilitated over $7 billion in real estate transactions throughout his career, covering nearly 20 million SF across markets in the West. Sach spent 17 years at JLL, where he served as Senior Director. He holds a Master's in Real Estate Finance and Development from the University of San Diego and a Bachelor's in Finance from San Diego State University. He is a LEED Accredited Professional and an active member of the National Association for Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP) and Urban Land Institute (ULI).

  Sterling Bay

  Managing Director - West Region

  Sach Kirpalani

  Managing Director - West Region

  Sterling Bay

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  Andrew Setikas

  Andrew Setikas serves as Chief Business Officer. Based in CLS’s South San Francisco office, Setikas leads all business development, membership and strategic alliance activities for the association. Setikas joins CLS from Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, where he most recently served as Senior Director of Business Development, leading a group of corporate directors and teams focused on executive relationships, total company sales and collaborations with strategic academic, biotechnology and government accounts. Prior to his 12 years at Thermo Fisher, Setikas held numerous positions of increasing responsibility in the life sciences, including business development roles at Roquette Frères, Adhesives Research Inc, and FMC Corporation. Setikas holds a Masters of Business Administration in Management from the University of San Francisco, and Bachelor degrees in Chemistry and Environmental Sciences from Rutgers University.

  California Life Sciences

  Chief Business Officer

  Andrew Setikas

  Chief Business Officer

  California Life Sciences

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  Chad Urie

  Chad is a Executive Managing Director at JLL with a focus on real estate solutions for the life sciences community. Through a teamwork approach and timely, accurate research, the team crafts creative, innovative solutions that provide clients a competitive advantage in solving real estate challenges. The teams focus includes Landlord Representation, Corporate Tenant Representation, Investment Services, Portfolio Review and Market Analysis. Clients range from significant regional corporations to large public REIT’s who require expert counsel in managing their real estate portfolio.

  JLL

  Executive Managing Director

  Chad Urie

  Executive Managing Director

  JLL

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  Martin Togni

  Martin L. Togni is a partner in the San Diego office of Allen Matkins with a practice focusing primarily on Life Sciences, representing a variety of landlords and tenants in the development and leasing of Life Science and Biotech projects. He has successfully completed major leasing transactions totaling more than 40 million square feet in California, the Midwest, and East Coast over the past 25 years, representing some of the nation's leading real estate and end-user companies. Martin also represents a wide variety of clients in the acquisition, disposition, development, financing and ground leasing of shopping centers, industrial projects, office buildings and other commercial and mixed-use projects throughout the country

  Allen Matkins

  Partner

  Moderator

  Martin Togni

  Partner

  Allen Matkins

Innovating & Designing Future Facilities

Accommodating for Changing Tenant Needs through Design and Amenities

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  Dina Uzri

  Dina Uzri joined the dynamic and growing BioLabs team as the San Diego Site Director in October 2021. With firsthand experience as a biotech entrepreneur in San Diego and at BioLabs, Dina leverages this knowledge to help BioLabs residents reach their milestones, and she is an active promoter of life sciences innovation in SoCal. Prior to joining BioLabs, Dina spent three years at Hologic, where she held responsibilities in marketing analytics and commercial operations within the Diagnostics division. Dina was previously involved in business development for biomanufacturing and synthetic biology technologies at Viridos (formerly Synthetic Genomics). Earlier in her career, Dina was the first employee and COO at Abreos Biosciences, a startup in the precision drug monitoring space and one of the early residents at BioLabs San Diego. Dina has a B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Texas at Austin, a Ph.D. in Virology from Harvard Medical School, postdoctoral training from Stanford University School of Medicine, and an MBA from the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego.

  BioLabs

  Site Director

  Dina Uzri

  Site Director

  BioLabs

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  Scott Potter

  Scott is responsible for overseeing operations in support of Longfellow’s mission and provides strong leadership to ensure our project teams deliver on all client goals. He is also responsible for managing client relationships, work acquisition, and processes to ensure growth in the region. Scott has 20 years’ experience in construction. Prior to joining Longfellow, Scott was the Chief Operating Officer of Suffolk Construction’s San Diego office.

  Longfellow Real Estate Partners

  Director - Design and Construction

  Scott Potter

  Director - Design and Construction

  Longfellow Real Estate Partners

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  Enrique Ceniceros

  Enrique Ceniceros has over 31 years of experience as an architect and laboratory planner, and more than 11 years of experience as a science and technology leader. His attention to detail and technical expertise makes him a natural leader for design teams, consultants, and owner user groups alike. His clients include universities, biopharmaceutical facilities, R&D laboratories, developers, aerospace facilities, and manufacturing groups. Enrique is passionate about the Life Sciences industry and its growth in the Greater Los Angeles Area and all of Southern California. He spearheaded the creation of the International Institute of Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) in Los Angeles and serves as the chapter’s first president; he believes the life science community needs more platforms to network and collaborate. He was also named one of San Diego's Life Sciences top 50 professionals in 2022 and 2023.

  Taylor Design

  Principal, Project Executive, Science & Technology

  Enrique Ceniceros

  Principal, Project Executive, Science & Technology

  Taylor Design

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  Kieran McLoughlin

  VP

  Schneider Electric

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  Trevor Wells

  Trevor Wells, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, is an Associate Vice President and Principal in the Science + Technology practice in San Diego. With more than 25 years of architectural experience, Trevor brings expertise in the design and planning of interdisciplinary physical sciences and engineering environments, biocontainment laboratories, vivaria, cleanrooms, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. As a licensed Architect and a LEED Accredited Professional, he implements his experience in planning, interpreting, organizing, and managing projects through all phases of development, including establishing and monitoring budgets, managing the project team, and preparing schedules to ensure efficient utilization of resources. Trevor will focus on growing the firm’s life science client base and design expertise in research facilities throughout southern California. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego.

  HGA

  Principal

  Trevor Wells

  Principal

  HGA

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  Robert Betz

  As McCarthy’s Executive Vice President in San Diego, Bob Betz leads an office that manages complex life science construction projects throughout San Diego County and the greater Southern California region. Bob has more than 32 years of experience in the construction industry, having spent the past 28 of those with McCarthy. During this time, Bob has been instrumental in establishing McCarthy as a leading builder in the local life science industry, guiding the construction of several transformational projects including Aperture Del Mar, the Illumina i3 Campus, and UC San Diego’s Franklin Antonio Hall, among several others. Bob is a born and raised Southern Californian, holding a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Cal State, Fullerton.

  McCarthy Building Companies

  EVP

  Robert Betz

  EVP

  McCarthy Building Companies

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  Aimee Fields

  Aimee Fields is a seasoned health and wellness professional with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She currently serves as an HCP Account Executive at Technogym USA. She collaborates with various clients, including leading corporations, interior design and architecture firms, real estate agencies, healthcare facilities, universities, and government organizations. Her primary focus is to help these organizations implement wellness programs and optimize their teams' health and wellbeing through Technogym's comprehensive products and solutions. Aimee's commitment to driving positive transformation and long-term success for each of her clients is evident in the tailor-made wellness solutions she provides. She guides implementation and offers ongoing support to ensure that organizations unlock the full potential of their teams by cultivating a culture of wellness and optimal health. Apart from her professional pursuits, Aimee is a certified inclusive fitness trainer and corporate wellness specialist. In addition, she possesses a wealth of expertise in helping individuals of all backgrounds achieve their health and wellness goals. Outside work, Aimee enjoys spending quality time outdoors with her husband and two boys. She is also an enthusiastic runner with a keen interest in interior design and architecture, often spending her free time reading up on these topics.

  Technogym

  Account Executive

  Moderator

  Aimee Fields

  Account Executive

  Technogym

Investing and Developing Life Sciences in San Diego

Best Practices for Investment, Development and Construction in 2022 and Beyond

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  Josh Goldman

  Josh Goldman leads San Diego and Orange County development at Gemdale USA and is responsible for executing the business plan for those markets. Prior to joining Gemdale USA, Mr. Goldman held various senior roles for Brookfield Properties, Rouse Properties, DDR, and The Rappaport companies. In those roles, Josh developed well over a billion dollars of product across multiple asset classes. He has deep experience in multiple high barrier to entry markets. Mr. Goldman holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Maryland and is an active member of ULI.

  Gemdale USA Corporation

  Managing Director - Development

  Josh Goldman

  Managing Director - Development

  Gemdale USA Corporation

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  Peter Dowley

  Peter Dowley was appointed Senior Vice President, Investments Lead, San Diego & Life Science at Kilroy Realty Corporation. Mr. Dowley has been primarily focused on Life Science investment opportunities throughout the Company’s portfolio since joining Kilroy in 2018. Prior to joining Kilroy, Mr. Dowley held progressive leadership roles with Strata Equity Group, Inc., BioMed Realty, and Ernst & Young. Mr. Dowley holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arizona.

  Kilroy Realty

  SVP, Investments & Life Sciences

  Peter Dowley

  SVP, Investments & Life Sciences

  Kilroy Realty

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  Mike Samudio

  A fourth-generation San Diegan and an accomplished builder in healthcare and life sciences, Mike has over 20 years of experience leading in Lean methodologies and practices. He handles everything from administering contracts, supervising design and construction partners, monitoring job costs and schedules, working closely with the architects and the owners to execute projects on time and within budget. Mike can be found on the golf course, at the beach with family and friends, and watching college football.

  OAC

  Director

  Mike Samudio

  Director

  OAC

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  Ryan Slaybaugh

  Since joining DCI Engineers, Ryan has become a major contributor of engineering solutions for a variety of project types throughout San Diego and southern California, including parking, hospitality, higher education, military, office, life-science, and mixed-use projects using traditional and design-build delivery methods. Ryan is extremely knowledgeable about current building codes and has significant experience with local construction preferences, making him a valuable asset not only to clients but also to other engineers. Ryan provides innovative structural design solutions for large concrete and steel framing systems – common applications for life science buildings. He is able to contribute valuable structural input for AEC professionals and developers seeking building opportunities in this market.

  DCI Engineers

  Principal Structural Engineer

  Ryan Slaybaugh

  Principal Structural Engineer

  DCI Engineers

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  Robert Fagnant

  An associate partner with Syska Hennessy Group, Robert manages staff and projects across the multi-discipline MEP services. Robert has extensive experience with laboratory and life sciences projects including spaces for ISO cleanroom pharma manufacturing, electron microscopy, mass spectroscopy, BSL-3 containment, NMR environments, neuropharmacology and electrophysiology. He’s worked on projects with The Scripps Research Institute, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, The Burnham Institute, Pfizer and Genentech. Robert’s depth of experience in both design and project management enhances collaboration with owners, architects, and contractors.

  Syska Hennessy Group

  Associate Partner

  Robert Fagnant

  Associate Partner

  Syska Hennessy Group

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  John Tocci

  John Tocci serves a PCL Construction’s VDC Manager, lending his technical and VDC expertise to projects spanning throughout the firm’s Southern California Buildings District. Tocci started his career working in a variety of roles in his family construction business; his earliest experience was working in the field as a laborer and foreman. As he advanced, Tocci began to combine his work in construction with his interest in technology, progressing to the establishment and administration of technical VDC programs, including engineering studies, design charettes, constructability reviews and design enhancement recommendations. His project portfolio amounts to over $5B and includes a myriad of projects spanning the life sciences, R&D, manufacturing, tech, higher education and aviation markets with projects located across the globe ranging from speculative core/shell construction, interior build outs for Biotech startups, ground up R&D & production facilities, campus expansion planning, and 3rd party audits as an owners’ consultant. Tocci most recently has been working with Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), providing extensive VDC services for the $101B Consolidated Rent-A-Car facility, as well with UC San Diego to successfully deliver their recently completed Marine Conservation Lab facility. Tocci has a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Pepperdine University.

  PCL

  VDC Manager

  Moderator

  John Tocci

  VDC Manager

  PCL