Life Sciences

Life sciences real estate news and analysis covering the trends, developments, and investments fueling lab spaces, R&D facilities, and biotech hubs. With insights on market demand, capital flows, and emerging clusters, Commercial Observer is the go-to resource for CRE professionals driving the growth of this fast-evolving sector.

Commercial Observer is committed to supporting the continued growth of the life sciences industry by connecting leaders at the cross-section of life sciences and real estate, and to build awareness for the critical role the industry plays in positioning the U.S. as a center for innovation and scientific advancements.

Joel S. Marcus, Executive Chairman & Founder; Peter M. Moglia, CEO and CIO; and the Alexandria Center for Life Sciences.

Leases · Office Leases

Biotech Startup Waypoint Bio Finds New Home at 430 East 29th Street

By Amanda Schiavo

Xaira Therapeutics CEO Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Gateway of Pacific III at 700 Gateway Boulevard in South San Francisco, Calif.

Biotech Firm Expands HQ With Blackstone’s BioMed Realty

By Greg Cornfield

Campbell Smith, senior managing director of Trammell Crow Company's Midatlantic and North Carolina operations, and 7171 Cardinal Lane, Falls Church, Va.

Johns Hopkins Medicine Signs 68K-SF Medical Office Lease in NoVA

By Nick Trombola

Joel Marcus, founder and chairman of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, and Alexandria Center for Life Science at 825 Industrial Road in San Carlos, Calif.

Alexandria Secures Lab Expansion Lease in the Bay Area

By Greg Cornfield

A modern, s-shaped building as viewed from the air.

Development · Policy

Biotech-Ville U.S.A.: The Story Behind America’s Fastest-Growing Life Sciences Hub

By Tom Acitelli

Image of a dollar bill being set on fire over a beaker.

Development · Investments & Sales

Life Sciences Real Estate Exiting 2024 On a Symphony of Low Notes

By Greg Cornfield

Joel Marcus, founder and chairman of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, and 14225 Newbrook Drive in Chantilly, Va.

Investments & Sales

Alexandria Real Estate Sells NoVA Lab for $81M

By Nick Trombola

Nathan Berman, founder and CEO of MetroLoft, and the former Pfizer World Headquarters at 229-235 East 42nd Street.

Development · Investments & Sales

Metro Loft and David Werner Secure Full Control of Former Pfizer HQ

By Amanda Schiavo

Joel S. Marcus, Executive Chairman & Founder; Peter M. Moglia, CEO and CIO; and the Alexandria Center for Life Sciences.

Capital Markets · Earnings

Alexandria Real Estate Reports Higher Revenue, Leasing Activity During Q3

By Nick Trombola

A life science building under construction in Somerville, Mass.

Research & Analysis

Life Sciences Construction Slows to Meet Tepid Demand, Higher Costs

By Mark Hallum

Alex Cabria, co-head real estate finance group global structured finance, Americas division, at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and a life sciences lab.

Finance · Refinance

SMBC Lends $90M on Life Sciences Portfolio

By Andrew Coen

LINX, a 185,015-square-foot, Class A life sciences building in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Finance · Refinance

Société Générale Provides $94M Refi for Boston-Area Life Sciences Property

By Brian Pascus

A technician works in a lab

Just 3 Life Sciences Assets Traded Hands So Far This Year in the U.S.

By Greg Cornfield

Dr. Gary Michelson, Alya Michelson, and a rendering of the proposed UCLA Research Park.

Development · Urban Planning

UCLA Research Park Gets $120M Boost

By Greg Cornfield

Brookfield Asset Management CEO Bruce Flatt and Grifols headquarters in Sant Cugat del Valles, Spain.

Capital Markets · Finance

Brookfield in Talks With Lenders for $11B Buy of Spanish Plasma Firm

By Mark Hallum

A multichannel pipette device portions out fluid for medical and pharmaceutical research and testing.

VC Funding for New Life Sciences Companies Surges in 2024

By Isabelle Durso

Alexandria Real Estate CEO Peter Moglia. Microscopes in a laboratory.

Overprescribed: Bay Area Has Too Much Life Sciences Space and Not Enough Demand

By Greg Cornfield

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