Partnership for New York City President Kathryn Wylde said, "The Governor’s decision to build a state-wide life sciences industry cluster will be a catalyst for creation of more than 25,000 new jobs and over $3 billion in additional economic activity according to our analysis, putting New York State on a par with California and Massachusetts as the nation’s premiere centers of commercial life sciences."

Simons Foundation Chair James Simons said, "An investment by the State in the Life Sciences is of great benefit. This type of funding will have a positive impact both on our economy and our ability to drive scientific innovation."


Yumanity Therapeutics Chairman and CEO Dr. Tony Cole said, "As we observed in Massachusetts, focused leadership and resources can mobilize and accelerate the development of a new growth sector. Given the rapid progress we are making with cutting-edge science, this commitment by the state will attract jobs, create economic growth and help translate new science into treatments."

Roche Pharma Research and Early Development Global Head of Clinical Development Judith Dunn said, "Roche established an Innovation Center in New York because we see this as one of the world’s most promising locations for life sciences activity driven by revolutionary science and technology. We are hopeful that clinical and commercial life sciences here will continue to flourish, and that the Governor’s program will accelerate New York’s status as a premier industry hub and encourage significant private investment in emerging companies here."

Greater New York Hospital Association President Kenneth E. Raske said, "Governor Cuomo’s plan to make New York State a global leader in the life sciences industry is the latest example of his deep commitment to New York’s hospital community and the patients we serve. This important initiative will support our world-class academic medical centers and research institutions as they pursue medical breakthroughs and therapeutic health care solutions. I applaud the Governor for his vision and leadership."

Pfizer Worldwide Research & Development President Dr. Mikael Dolsten said, "This effort by the State to grow a strong life sciences industry cluster will help sustain and expand an R&D ecosystem needed to take head-on some of society’s most serious diseases. With the governor’s leadership, academic institutions, foundations, government institutions, biopharmaceutical companies and physicians are invited to come together to advance a vibrant life science sector in the State. Partnership, investment and leadership are the pillars of this proposal and Pfizer is supportive of its passage and success which further enhances our recent decision to maintain our headquarters in New York City."

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