ROCKVILLE, MD-The Institute for Genomic Research joins The Institute for Biological Energy Alternatives and The Center for the Advancement of Genomics to lease space for a new 40,000-sf DNA sequencing facility. The organizations are choosing between two undisclosed buildings in Rockville.

ATLANTA-The proposed multi-million-dollar expansion, more than 10 times the size of the existing Piedmont Triad Research Park in Downtown Winston-Salem, includes a research campus for Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

HOUSTON-The 65%-leased medical office building sells on a 10 cap. It's a definite value-add opportunity, with plans being made for an immediate renovation. The repositioning promise is good since it's nestled in a medical district.

NEW YORK CITY-Weeks after major shareholders demanded corporate governance changes on the part of the executive committee of Insignia Financial, the firm files new procedures with the Fed. One shareholder who spoke with GlobeSt.com is moderately confident.