bioLOGIC Corp,
a global life science investment and management company, is expanding
its U.S. headquarters by relocating to Covington Station at 632 Russell
Street in Northern Kentucky.
The 4,500-square-foot space will help the company
further its mission of cultivating and growing biotech and life science
companies, consolidating office and lab space and providing a new home
for its genetic diagnostic testing company.
"It's about
consolidation and growth," says Margaret van Gilse, vice president of
business development for bioLOGIC. "Our labs are not where our offices
are. This will allow the other life sciences companies that are part
of our group to work and grow together under one roof."
The building was rehabbed by Marc Tischbein and Tony Kreutzjans, who will also handle the build out. The company expects to move into the building by late April or early May.
Founded at Cincinnati's BioStart
incubator in 2007, bioLOGIC grew so quickly that it struck out on its
own, moving to Covington's John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge toll
house last October.
"Covington still has great access to
research in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati," van Gilse says.
"And they welcomed us with open arms. They encouraged us to move here,
and they've done whatever they can to help us."
Van Gilse
attributes much of the company's success to Kentucky's pro-business
attitude – specifically its focus on growing life science and biotech
through matching federal funding.
"The Commonwealth of Kentucky
has very innovative programs for emerging businesses," she says. "It's
a very streamlined process. Funding is very accessible and it doesn't
take long to go through the process and get awarded funds."
Writer: Kevin LeMaster
Source: Margaret van Gilse, vice president of business development, bioLOGIC Group