Mark is a lab planner and licensed architect with more than 25 years of experience in visioning, programming, planning, and designing research facilities worldwide. He has planned more than 25 million square feet of laboratory space, ranging from wet lab to dry lab, with specialties in BSL, GMP and vivaria. As an advisory board member, author, and frequent speaker, Mark publishes articles on laboratory design and has been a peer reviewer for the National Institutes of Health. He is a founding board member for the NC-Triangle Chapter of International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) and a Fellow at CRB. Driven by a passion for innovation and a relentless pursuit of excellence, Mark continues to redefine the standards of laboratory design, delivering solutions that inspire breakthroughs and fostering scientific advancement. "In the world of scientific discovery, the lab is more than just a workspace—it's a launchpad for innovation. Whether you're developing life-saving therapies or decoding genetic mysteries, all labs have an opportunity to create that innovation we need."