Erik is passionate about designing highly complex, innovative science environments that have a role in the development of life-changing solutions to global challenges.
Having two decades of experience in the planning and design of the country’s most complex laboratories, Erik has long-standing relationships with leaders in the academic, corporate and government research industries, and inspires project teams to tackle challenging laboratory requirements in unique ways. His expertise encompasses the design of facilities for many client types, including life sciences/biotech, pharmaceutical, vivaria, cGMP and preclinical discovery through developmental research. A well-known thought leader, Erik frequently presents and writes for professional organizations such as AALAS, ISPE and IFMA.
A few clients and collaborators
- National Institutes of Health
- U.S. Department of Defense
- Pfizer
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Expertise
- Life sciences and biotech planning and design
- cGMP design
- Vivaria environments
- High-containment design [BSL-3(E) and BSL-4]
Pursuits
- Winning two Lab of the Year awards
- Planning and designing a U.S. Army infectious disease replacement facility
- His 12 years of coaching youth soccer to hundreds of young athletes
