New York City is investing over $1 billion to become a global leader in the life sciences — and at the heart of that mission is a commitment to infrastructure, innovation, and equity. In this episode, STAT Brand Studio editor Jesse McQuarters speaks with Viq Pervaaz, senior vice president at NYCEDC, about how the LifeSci NYC initiative is transforming the city’s health and science ecosystem.

From modern lab spaces and AI-driven research to workforce programs reaching thousands of students, the conversation explores how New York is merging economic and social impact to build the future of medicine.