The Health & Life Science Exchange (HELIX NJ) is an innovation district providing industries and universities with the critical ecosystem to research, learn, work, and collaborate. By the end of 2028, HELIX NJ will be a three-building complex with 1.5-million square feet, an investment of approximately $2 billion and more than 4,000 people researching, working, living and learning on four acres across from the New Brunswick train station.
The first 12-story tower (H1), which will be completed in April 2026, will primarily be occupied by Rutgers University, and will be the new home of its Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, as well as a translational research facility equipped with laboratories that will advance the work of 80 Rutgers research teams. H1 will also be home to the New Jersey Innovation Hub which will be made up of pre-built and furnished labs/office space alongside additional key partners such as RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Middlesex County and others.
On the ground floor, H-1 will offer a market hall with a variety of food options, a coffee bar, and an upscale restaurant. A conference center will also be found as part of the ground floor to support the students, faculty, researchers, and entrepreneurs with collaborative space to share their next great idea.
Getting To the HELIX:
Via Train
The New Brunswick Train Station is served by the Northeast Corridor Line which provides serves New York City, Newark, and Trenton.
NJTransit will be transforming the existing New Brunswick Train Station with renovations to include a new ticketing center with an elevator and waiting areas and will significantly renovate the station building and its platforms.
Full time students also have access to the NJTransit Student Discount Monthly Pass which offers qualifying students a 25% discount.
Amtrak will also be increasing it’s New Brunswick service as well as adding an Acela stop in New Brunswick, enhancing connectivity to Boston, New York City, and Washington DC.
Via Bus:
Starting July 20th, 2026, Rutgers University will be piloting a HELIX Shuttle providing direct service between the RBHS in Piscataway and the HELIX.
Via Car:
If you are visiting the HELIX, the New Brunswick Parking Authority (NBPA) has numerous decks located in proximity to the building for short term and visitor parking.
If you are a Rutgers Employee, and will be working at the HELIX contact Rutgers Department of Transportation Services.
