ABOUT UNIVERSITY LAB PARTNERS
Building Southern California’s Life Science Innovation Ecosystem
University Lab Partners is an independent nonprofit life science innovation hub in Orange County, California, providing high-caliber wet lab infrastructure, state-of-the-art equipment, and office space, and access to a connected community of founders, mentors, advisors, collaborators, and UC Irvine core networks.
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SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT & RESOURCES
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WHO WE ARE
Orange County’s Premier
Co-Working Lab and Office Space
Founded in 2019 through a founding gift from the Beall Family Foundation, ULP supports the growth of life science companies and entrepreneurs by providing the resources, connections, and infrastructure they need to advance innovation and build successful businesses. Based in Orange County, ULP is helping strengthen and propel the region’s growing medtech and biotech ecosystem.
OUR MISSION
Support regional economic growth and job creation.
ULP's mission is to support regional economic growth and job creation by providing a world-class wet- and dry-lab incubator, hands-on STEM education, and accelerator programs. We help startups and students build the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the life sciences industry, and we are committed to inspiring and empowering the next generation of health and life science innovators.
OUR VISION
Southern California's leading health and life science innovation hub.
ULP's vision is to build Southern California's leading health and life science innovation hub — where groundbreaking ideas become real-world solutions, fueling job creation and economic growth.
FREE RESOURCE
The Ultimate Guide to Wet Lab Incubators
Finding the first home for a life science startup takes more than finding an open bench. This free handbook walks biotech and medtech founders through the whole decision:
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The real cost of lab space. Why it costs so much more than office space, and what that means for your runway
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How incubators work. What they provide, how to apply, and what daily life inside one looks like
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A regional directory. 18 facilities across San Diego, Orange County/Riverside, Los Angeles, and Ventura, with a rate comparison
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Ready-to-use checklists. For researching incubators, preparing your application, and touring a facility
WHAT ULP VALUES
Our Core Values
Integrity
We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability.
Innovation
We embrace challenges, think big, and learn through experimentation.
ULP Culture
We build a positive and supportive organizational culture rooted in respect, empowerment, and empathy.
Community
We cultivate a vibrant and inclusive health sciences ecosystem that sparks inspiration and innovation.
WHO WE ARE
Meet the Team
Kenneth Beall
Founder & CEO
Alexander Clark
Administrative Specialist
Tasha Barr, PhD
Education & Career Program Specialist
Krista Lao
Laboratory Teaching Assistant
Mike Rakestraw
Board Member
Jassmyne Lim
Director of Finance/Controller
Leah Wilson
Lab Operations Specialist
Melody Fewx
Laboratory Education Coordinator
Gregory Bohdan
Board Member
Suzanne Zoumaras
Board Member
Shruti Rao
Head of Lab Incubator & Development
Maureen Buckley
Front Desk Coordinator
Rose Adrianza
Laboratory Teaching Assistant
Hareem Maune
Board Member
Renée Beauchamp Mooney
Head of Marketing & Growth
Samantha Renusch
Director of Education
Vincent Teh
Laboratory Teaching Assistant
