The Life Sciences and Health Innovation Hub brings the full breadth of The Roux Institute’s resources to bear across education, talent, research, partnerships, and venture development. The hub serves as both a gateway to Maine’s broader innovation ecosystem and a connection to Northeastern University’s global network.
These resources accelerate innovation in life sciences and health by helping organizations move ideas from discovery to deployment through access to talent, expertise, infrastructure, and strategic partnerships.
“A cornerstone of our Hub is its unique approach to growing companies using partnership, research, clinical validation, and mentorship, all backed by a leading university….together, we’re finding opportunities to become collectively more competitive and deliver meaningful innovations to Maine communities and beyond.”
Elena Brondolo
Director, Health & Life Sciences Venture Creation
Faculty-led R1 research teams, computational biology, and multi-omics data science
BioCoLab wet lab services, AI Solutions Hub, and applied research engagements
Roux Incubator, startup support, mentorship, connections, community
Community health programs, workforce development, and Maine-rooted outcomes
The Life Sciences & Health Innovation Hub brings together the people, infrastructure, and expertise needed to move ideas from discovery to real-world impact.
What We Do:
Accelerate Innovation – Support the full lifecycle of technology development from basic sciences to translation and venture creation, with laboratory services, computational capabilities, technical validation, and startup support
Develop Talent – Train the next generation through graduate programs in biotechnology, data science, and computational health
Connect Ecosystems – Convene researchers, entrepreneurs, health and life sciences leaders, industry partners, and communities to solve pressing challenges
Drive Impact – Translate breakthrough research into practical innovations and accelerate start-up solutions that spur job creation, economic development, and impact
Whether you’re a researcher, student, entrepreneur, or industry professional, there’s a place for you in our community of innovators. Connect with us!
Become Northern New England’s premier applied life sciences & health innovation hub
Catalyze 200 Life Sciences & Health startups by 2030
Equip 1,000 life sciences and health learners with essential skills by 2030
Pioneering research and innovation across multiple disciplines within life sciences and health to address the world’s most pressing challenges through impactful solutions.
Addressing healthcare disparities and access challenges in underserved communities through innovative care delivery models and technology-enabled solutions tailored to rural populations.
Catalyzing and deploying AI-powered tools and digital health innovations that enhance clinical decision-making, streamline operations, and improve patient outcomes across healthcare systems.
Leveraging advanced computational methods, machine learning, and multi-omics data analysis to accelerate biological discovery and enable precision medicine approaches.
Eugene Tunik, PhD
Senior Associate Dean of Research and Innovation; Professor,...
Tony DiMarco, PhD
Mentor In Residence at the Roux Institute
Todd Haedrich
Chief Executive Officer at Optimize Health
Enoch Huang, PhD
Mentor In Residence at the Roux Institute
S.K. Lee
Investor, Coach, Founder
Philip Licari, MBA
Entrepreneur In Residence at the Roux Institute; Part-time...
Jennifer Monti, MD
Cardiologist and Research Scientist at Meta
Lizzy Mulcahy
Director of Telehealth at MaineHealth
David Shoemaker, PhD
Regulatory Consultant
Whether you’re a researcher, student, entrepreneur, or industry professional, there’s a place for you in our community of innovators. Connect with us!
