NH Life Sciences Adds Ten New Members, Continuing Robust Growth
BEDFORD, NH – NH Life Sciences (NHLS) announced today that ten new members have joined the association, strengthening efforts to advance the life sciences industry and make New Hampshire a preeminent destination for patient-centered medical innovation.
New members include Celdara Medical, Mascoma LLC, 3X Genetics, Upstart Sciences, and Sunrise Labs. NHLS is also proud to welcome several new Associate Members that provide specific skills and expertise that support life science innovation across the state. These companies include Park Street Strategies, Sullivan Construction, Safety Partners and Elliott Controls. Plymouth State University also joins NH Life Sciences, further boosting the relationship between industry and academia to further workforce development and career pathways for students interested in the life sciences.
“NH Life Sciences continues to expand because of this industry’s strong potential for growth in our state,” said Andrea Hechavarria, President and CEO of NHLS. “Working together, we can make New Hampshire a hub for the life sciences, with a world-class talent pool to match. Our members are committed to creating an environment for innovation to thrive, making New Hampshire the place to develop better medicine and better patient outcomes. We know the value of living, working and innovating in the Granite State, and we’ll continue to make a strong case for life sciences in our state.”
"We are thrilled to join the New Hampshire Life Sciences and its dynamic network of innovators, researchers, and industry leaders,” said Jake Reder, CEO of Celdara Medical. “This partnership strengthens our commitment to advancing life sciences, fostering groundbreaking discoveries, and driving economic growth in New Hampshire and beyond."
“NHLS's mission directly supports Sunrise's mission to save and improve lives,” said Eric Soderberg, CEO of Sunrise Labs in Bedford, NH. “I am excited to work with NHLS to grow our state's impact in the life sciences arena.”
"By partnering with New Hampshire Life Sciences, Plymouth State University is not only enhancing the educational experience for our students, but also directly contributing to New Hampshire’s workforce development,” said Plymouth State University President Donald Birx, Ph.D. “Collaborating with NHLS and other member organizations will provide our students with invaluable real-world experience through our Cluster Learning Model, ensuring they are well-prepared to join the workforce. Additionally, it will help ensure our program offerings are aligned with industry needs, fostering a skilled workforce that drives local economic growth."
Since 1987, Elliott Controls (ECI) has assisted many life science customers, delivering high-performance buildings and creative energy reduction measures for labs in the region. According to David Peters, General Manager of ECI, “ECI joined NHLS as an Associate Member because we believe that attracting life science research and manufacturing to NH will not only bring better jobs, stronger education, and economic benefit to the whole State, but also the potential to participate in bringing cures to the whole world.”
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About Celdara Medical:
Celdara Medical® was founded by Drs. Jake Reder and Michael Fanger in 2008 and is headquartered at the Dartmouth Regional Technology Center (DRTC) in Lebanon, NH. Celdara Medical builds academic and early-stage innovations into high-potential medical companies, identifying discoveries of exceptional value at the earliest stages and moving them toward the market. Celdara Medical partners with inventors and their institutions, providing the developmental, financial, and business acumen required to bridge discovery and profitability.
With robust funding options, a diverse and high-impact Programmatic pipeline, and partnerships with world-class academic institutions and industry leaders, Celdara Medical navigates all aspects of a complex industry, accelerating science to improve human health. Further information about Celdara Medical is available at celdaramedical.com.
About Sunrise Labs:
Sunrise Labs turns ideas into commercial medical device solutions. Clients leverage the extensive knowledge of our 75+ in-house employees and ISO-13485 certified processes to solve their design challenges. Sunrise's portfolio spans from connected body-worn monitors and therapeutics to lab-based life-science equipment.
About 3X Genetics:
3X Genetics seeks to improve lives by accelerating the diagnosis of Repeat Expansion Diseases (RED) diseases, which are common and often misdiagnosed. There are 69 known REDs, including Myotonic Dystrophy, Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD), Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA), Huntington’s Disease, Fragile X, and Spinocerebellar Ataxias (SCAs).
About Mascoma:
Mascoma is one of Lallemand’s research and development centers, focused primarily in new industrial biotechnology products. It is a semi-independent group that leads the way, on a global basis, in developing microbial products and applications that enable the efficient and sustainable production of fuels, feed, and food.
About Upstart Science:
Upstart Science is an early-stage biopharmaceutical company that uses a novel protein manufacturing platform to produce biologic medicines for cancer treatment and infectious disease with unprecedented efficacy and specificity. Upstart is housed at the Biotechnology Innovation Center on the UNH Manchester campus.
About Safety Partners:
Safety Partners redefines environmental health and safety (EHS) in the workplace with innovative solutions tailored to your needs. From initial permitting to job safety analyses, to emergency response planning and safety training and more - our team of experts is fully dedicated to fostering secure work environments. We empower organizations to proactively manage risks, prioritize employee well-being, and cultivate a culture of safety. Join us in revolutionizing safety management and protecting your most valuable assets – because your peace of mind is our priority.
About Sullivan Construction:
Sullivan Construction LLC, founded in 1970, is a regional leader in commercial construction with a longstanding commitment to excellence across New England. Guided by our core values and driven by a talented team, we have built a reputation for trust, transparency, and exceptional project delivery. Our tagline, “Built Around You,” reflects our philosophy of putting the client at the center of everything we do—delivering spaces tailored precisely to their needs.
We bring proven expertise in the life sciences and biotech sectors, offering specialized infrastructure solutions that support the demands of automation, clean environments, and advanced technologies. From R&D labs and complex healthcare renovations to manufacturing buildouts, we understand the complexities and critical requirements of biotech facilities and work collaboratively to meet them with precision and flexibility.
About Plymouth State University:
Established in 1871, Plymouth State University serves the state of New Hampshire and the world beyond by transforming our students through advanced practices where engaged learning produces well-educated undergraduates, and by providing graduate education that deepens and advances knowledge and enhances professional development. The Plymouth State Cluster Learning Model emphasizes open, integrative, and project-based experiences. With distinction, we connect with community and business partners for economic development, technological advances, healthier living, and cultural enrichment with a special commitment of service to the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire. To learn more about Plymouth State University, visit www.plymouth.edu
About New Hampshire Life Sciences (NHLS):
Established in 2023, NHLS is the statewide life sciences association—built by the industry, for the industry. Our mission is to foster growth and awareness of the life sciences industry in New Hampshire and to attract and retain world-class talent and innovation to the Granite State. New Hampshire's life sciences industry includes more than 600 companies, across five major industry groups (medical device manufacturing, medical equipment/supplies, research and development, pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing, and medical and diagnostic laboratories). In 2021, New Hampshire’s life sciences cluster contributed approximately $3 billion to NH’s gross regional product and $4.3 billion in sales.
Media Contact NH Life Sciences:
Andrea Hechavarria