b'This is exactly the kind of thing the university has neededHow ProximityHow have cross-campus partnerships evolved?to path their startups to go and get to the next level with the resources they need, Callahan said. She added that theto a World-ClassWere starting to see a much more proactive approachproximity to the rest of the CU Anschutz Medical Campusto partnerships. gives young companies an accessible proving ground forMedical DestinationFor companies that start at the university or within Fitzsimons their technologies, specifically the access to clinicians. The Foundry offers a dedicated environment for companiesAccelerates Innovation Innovation Community, access to capital is critical. The CU Healthcare Innovation Fund, a $50 million strategic healthcare-outside of the academic lab, giving founders a freshfocused venture capital firm affiliated with the University perspective and offering new opportunities for crossof Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, was developed to collaboration, added Baler. Q&A WITHcapitalize on our innovation activities and unique deal flow and For Perla Therapeutics Co-Founder and Co-Director of theSTEVE V AN NURDEN provide funding to ventures across the healthcare spectrum.scientific advisory board Traci Lyons, Ph.D., the FoundryIt invests in the most innovative technologies and provides Associate Vice Chancellor, Biotechnology leader access to support co-development, accelerating thepresents an interesting opportunity to help advance herUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus time it takes to get to patients.company. In addition to her role with Perla, Lyons runsGeneral Partner a breast cancer research program and is an AssociateCU Healthcare Innovation Fund UCHealth has become another strong partner in innovation. Professor of Medical Oncology at the CU School ofPresident & CEOEstablished in 2016, the UCHealth CARE Innovation Center, Medicine. In those roles, shes also feeling the lab crunch. Fitzsimons Innovation Community located on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, is revolutionizing Increasing our access to lab space, both for Perla andhealthcare delivery. The partnership with the University of our research efforts, would be extremely valuable, sheColorado School of Medicine creates a comprehensive platform said. Right now, Im limited on the number of peopleWhat are the top things life sciences companies look forof resources that only a national academic medical center can I can employ based on the space I can put them in. CURRENT STARTUP when seeking out new space? provide, including intellectual assets, real-time data, and world-The idea for Perla first came in 2015 and led Lyons to connectFOUNDRY COMPANIES Companies seeking new space focus on leading-edge facilitiesclass studies with real results. By partnering with companies from all sizes, and using the power of data science, remote with Callahan to discuss potential business options. Whilein an unmatched location. When you ask what else is importantmonitoring, and prescriptive intelligence, it is fundamentally the idea for a novel therapeutic for breast cancer wasntto themoutside of the physical real estatethey alwaysaltering and improving healthcare delivery.quite ready at the time, the two have since reconnected assay the same things. Early-stage, emerging, and establishedThe technologies coming out of CU Innovations and the Perla looks for lab space to accelerate its growth. Lyons saidcompanies all seek collaboration with other life sciencesInnovation Center may move across the street to Fitzsimons Perla is prioritizing finding space that combines office andcompanies. They want a readily available talent pipeline. AndInnovation Communityhome to more than 80 companies of lab sections as they prepare for regulatory applications. they value access to subject matter experts and resources toall sizes who are building their vision. Here, well validate the As they consider the Foundry and other spaces, Lyonsmove towards clinical trials and manufacturing. technology, prove out the model, and support the concept from said additional lab expansion and collaborations, likeBreakthroughs are invented, developed, furthered, and broughtlab to market. CU Innovations and the CU Anschutz Medical Campus,to patients all without leaving campus. When end-to-end are key to future bioscience growth in Colorado. innovation can happen on a single campus, theres a hugeWhat role do you play in the collaboration between To increase our ability as scientists to commercialize what webenefit to companies with direct results on their success.Fitzsimons Innovation Community and the Universityfind in the lab is crucial for the health of patients, she said. of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus?How do life sciences companies benefit from a location closeStartups can share ideas, createto a medical and research center? We talk about collaboration a lot around here, and the foundation of that value is our partnership with the University Its all about the ecosystem. On our collective campus, we haveof Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, UCHealth University of a community, and be part oftwo of the top hospitals in the country, 4,500 health sciences Colorado Hospital, and Childrens Hospital Colorado. Fitzsimons something bigger. the Foundrystudents in 40 degree programs, more than $777 millionInnovation Community is located right next door because we in research funding, over two million patient visits, 25,000 supports rapid acceleration of ouremployees, 1,400 ongoing clinical trials, and 80 visionaryunderstand the importance of proximity. spinouts, allowing them to attractorganizations at all stages of commercialization. Our campusI like to help people connect the dots, understand how to plug is home to some of the boldest visionaries, boundary-pushers,in and work together, and ensure they have the knowledge to VC funding, compete for talent,trendsetters, and go-getters in health sciences. When we workadvance technologies for patients. If you focus on delivering and ultimately make a differencetogether, we create the newest ideas and technology in healthinnovation to patientson making a difference in the worldfor patients. and care. We see it happen every day.you get to see a glimpse into the future of medicine. GALI BALER DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTSCU INNOVATIONS10Fitzsimons Innovation Community Annual Innovation Report 11'