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BioUtah is the common voice and flag bearer for Utah’s life sciences industry, comprised of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, laboratories, research facilities, and biotechnology of all types. BioUtah connects industry with government, academia, capital markets, media, and service providers. Together we form an ecosystem that fosters collaboration, promotes innovation, and delivers technology that saves lives.

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Utah Life Sciences by the Numbers

Kem C. Gardner Report Findings Nov. 2023

Utah is #3 in the nation for life sciences growth.

Life sciences is a $21.6 billion industry in Utah.

Source: Pace, L. and Brandley, A. (2023), Economic Impacts of Utah’s Life Sciences and Health Care Innovation Industry: Utah’s Life Sciences and Health Care Innovation Industry Creates Substantial Economic Impacts Across the State, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, University of Utah.

BioUtah News

September 3, 2026
Collaboration with Quest Diagnostics to expand kidneyintelX.dkd TM testing in the United States

Agreement covers the establishment of a national programme to enable U.S. healthcare providers the ability to access and order the Renalytix kidneyintelX.dkd test.

September 3, 2026
Utah Business Innovation Awards Summit Recap

Several life sciences companies honored at 2026 Utah Business Innovation Awards.

September 3, 2026
Teva Announces Proposed Acquisition of a Novel Neuroscience Product Reinforcing Disciplined Business Development Approach Under Pivot to Growth Strategy

BXCL501, a novel dexmedetomidine sublingual film, is under FDA review for potential at-home (outpatient) use for the acute treatment of agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar I or II disorder in adults.

September 3, 2026
Co-Diagnostics Expands Vector Smart® Customer Reach with First International Installation in USAF Base

Shipments of laboratory equipment and other mosquito abatement materials to overseas USAF base represent first international expansion of Vector Smart product line.

August 20, 2026
Rep. Celeste Maloy Tours BIOS, Neurotech Innovation

U.S. Representative Celeste Maloy (R-UT) on Aug. 19 toured the Biologic Input Output Systems (BIOS) lab, part of the University of Utah’s Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital, to observe research into prosthetics innovation. Led by University of Utah NeuroRobotics Lab Director and BIOS Chief Scientist Jacob “Jake” George, alongside BIOS Chief Development Officer Tim Miller, […]

August 20, 2026
U.S. FDA Accepts Teva’s New Drug Application (NDA) and Grants Priority Review for Ecopipam for Pediatric Patients with Tourette Syndrome

Ecopipam (EBS-101) is a first-in-class selective D1 (dopamine) receptor antagonist with Orphan Drug designation

August 20, 2026
Sera Prognostics Appoints Scott Gleason CFO

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sera Prognostics Inc., The Pregnancy Company® (Nasdaq: SERA), focused on improving maternal and neonatal health by providing innovative pregnancy biomarker information to doctors and patients, announced today that Scott Gleason has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 31, 2026. Mr. Gleason brings more than 25 […]

August 20, 2026
Merit Medical Announces Global Operations Leadership Transition

Sheri Lewis has agreed to join Merit as Executive VP of Global Operations, effective August 31.

2025 Utah Life Sciences Award Recipients

Lifetime Achievement
Dr. Wes Sundquist

Innovation Impact
Nusano

Entrepreneur of the Year
Shawn Fojtik

Executive of the Year
Fred Lampropoulos

Friend of Industry
Dr. Taylor Randall

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