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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

October 23, 2026
RefloDx Closes $2 Million Seed Round to Advance Noninvasive Testing for Chronic Throat and Voice Symptoms

Funding supports development and multi-center clinical validation of SondeFlux™, a wearable ultrasound device designed to give physicians objective evidence of upper-esophageal reflux NORTH SALT LAKE, Utah, October 19, 2026 — RefloDx, Inc., a Utah medical device company specializing in noninvasive at-home testing, today announced the completion of its $2 million seed round financing. The financing […]

October 22, 2026
Myriad Genetics Releases New MONSTAR-SCREEN-3 Data Demonstrating the Potential of Ultra-Sensitive MRD Detection in Colorectal and Pancreatic Cancers

Data from ongoing study supports the potential clinical utility of whole-genome sequencing-based Precise MRD™ to identify recurrence risk and detect disease earlier following surgery

October 22, 2026
Ultragenyx sells second rare pediatric PRV in a week for $203M

Sale brings the company’s combined voucher proceeds to $413M, following the approval of two gene therapies within the same number of months.

October 22, 2026
Co-Diagnostics’ Joint Venture CoMira Diagnostics Invited by Saudi Ministry to Participate in Strategic Manufacturing Forum

Participation in NUWATIN 2026 to Support Advancement of Strategic Manufacturing, Technology Transfer, and Industrial Localization Initiatives Under Saudi Vision 2030

October 22, 2026
Route 92 Medical Announces $100 Million Corporate Debt Facility

Financing Strengthens Balance Sheet and Supports Continued Product Innovation and Commercial Growth

October 22, 2026
Myriad Genetics and Labcorp Announce Definitive Agreement for Myriad to Sell Prenatal Health Testing Business to Labcorp

Transaction to benefit patients through expanded access and support Myriad’s strategic priorities

October 22, 2026
WHO Grants Emergency Use Listing for BIOFIRE® Global Fever Special Pathogens Panel, Expanding Access to Differential Diagnostics for the Ebola Response

WHO Grants Emergency Use Listing for BIOFIRE® Global Fever Special Pathogens Panel, Expanding Access to Differential Diagnostics for the Ebola Response

October 15, 2026
Ardelyx Presents Real-World Data at ACG 2026 Showing Reduced Healthcare Resource Utilization Following IBSRELA Initiation in Adults with IBS-C

Additional presentations highlight the design of an ongoing Phase 3 study evaluating tenapanor in chronic idiopathic constipation and the impact of IBS-C symptom burden on quality of life

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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