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ABOUT US

Lab Space. Startup Support. Community.

Lab Launch creates and operates affordable, quality laboratories for the life sciences industry. Headquartered in Monrovia, CA, we bring over 15 years of experience and a detail-focused approach to developing and running the most effective facilities to support the innovation and commercialization of biotechnology.

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Our focus is on providing startup services and an environment where scientists enjoy coming to work, collaborate effectively, and find the resources they need.

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History

 

In 2014, biotech companies were moving in droves from LA to San Francisco because they couldn't find lab space in LA. At that time, the existing biotech incubators in the region were full. From the frustration of losing clients and local innovation over such a basic necessity, Lab Launch was born. 

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Now, 9 years after its inception, Lab Launch has supported over 40 companies that have raised more than $810M in total. Many of our graduates remain in the Los Angeles area and are still growing.

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In 2018 we began partnering with organizations to help them open their own shared lab spaces. We helped University Lab Partners to design, equip, and develop operating procedures for their biotech and medtech incubator in Irvine, which opened its doors in late 2019.

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In 2023 we helped open a facility in East LA, designed for growing companies who need rapid access, flexible terms, privacy, and support services. 

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Meet the Team

We are a dedicated team of scientists working to provide an excellent quality of "work-life" for early stage biotech and biotech-adjacent companies.

Management

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Divna Lazic, PhD

Director of Operations

​Divna Lazic brings over a decade of scientific expertise and operational leadership to her role as Director of Operations. With a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Belgrade and extensive research experience in neurodegenerative diseases and blood-brain barrier function, she has published multiple peer-reviewed studies on Alzheimer's disease pathology. Divna's operational expertise was honed during her tenure at Curative, one of the fastest growing COVID-19 testing startups in the USA, where she rapidly advanced to Director of Operations, leading cross-functional teams and scaling laboratory operations. Her unique combination of deep scientific knowledge and proven operational leadership makes her well-positioned to support emerging life sciences companies in translating research breakthroughs into viable commercial ventures.

 

She is fluent in English and Serbian, with demonstrated experience in international research collaborations across the US, Serbia, and Germany.

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