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Yearly Archives: 2021

President Biden Signs Flurry of Executive Orders on COVID-19, $15 Minimum Wage for Federal Workers, Buy American Next

By Denise Bell | Published January 22, 2021

Following his inauguration on January 20, President Biden signed 17 executive orders — including several aimed at COVID-19 and others overturning a number of President Trump’s previous executive orders and policies. The January 20 orders included a mask mandate for all federal properties and for interstate travel, rejoining the World Health Organization, reinstating the Global […]

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Entrepreneur Your Startup – Get a Master’s Degree

By Denise Bell | Published January 22, 2021

Calling all life sciences early stage founders and startups! In partnership with the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah, the University’s David Eccles School of Business is now accepting applications to join its Master of Business Creation (MBC) program for 2021-2022. The priority application deadline is Feb. 12, 2021. This nine-month, professional-degree program […]

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SDP Oncology Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 1/2 Study of TP-0184 for the Treatment of Anemia in Patients with Low or Intermediate Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes

By Denise Bell | Published January 22, 2021

  Lehi-based Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Oncology (SDP Oncology) recently announced that the first patient has been dosed in a Phase 1/2 study evaluating the investigational agent TP-0184, an activin receptor-like kinase 2 (ALK2) and ALK5 inhibitor, for the treatment of anemia in adult patients with low or intermediate risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). “The management of […]

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BIO Digital’s Innovation Stage

By admin | Published January 22, 2021

Ready to expand your company’s visibility and partnership opportunities beyond borders in 2021? Join the Innovation Stage, BIO Digital’s new interactive forum showcasing the hottest companies in biotech!  How does it work? Fast-paced presentations and networking allow you to showcase your company, biotech region, or technology to a global audience of prospective partners ahead of […]

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Science and Safety of the COVID-19 Vaccine (January 15, 2021)

By admin | Published January 16, 2021

Presented by BioUtah and the Salt Lake Chamber on January 15, 2021, this webinar provided a briefing with biopharmaceutical industry experts to discuss the science behind the development of COVID-19 vaccines, the regulatory process to ensure they’re safe and effective and an update on Utah’s participation in COVID-19 clinical trials.    

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Gentex Announces New Nanofiber Sensing Technology

By admin | Published January 14, 2021

Press Release Courtesy of Gentex ZEELAND, Mich., Jan. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) today announced the acquisition of a new nanofiber sensing technology capable of detecting a wide variety of chemicals, from explosives to volatile organic compounds, with widespread application in a multitude of industries. Gentex is a long-time supplier of electro-optical products for the global […]

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PPP2 Loans Are Now Open

By Denise Bell | Published January 13, 2021

PPP loans have been reopened with an infusion of $284 billion for First Draw and Second Draw loans. First Draw loan applications will be accepted from January 11, 2021 to March 31, 2021. Second Draw applications begin January 13, 2021, until March 31, 2021. To promote access for smaller lenders and their customers, SBA will […]

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U.S. – Mexico Life Science Industry Series

By admin | Published January 13, 2021

On January 14th, January 26th, and February 2nd, don’t miss this series with the United States – Mexico Chamber of Commerce on the life sciences industry. Beginning on January 14th, join the video conference on Mexico’s Economic and Political Outlook. Following that, January 26th will cover Mexico’s Pharma, Biotech and Medical Devices Sectors, and February […]

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Present at BIO-Europe Spring® Digital

By admin | Published January 13, 2021

  Apply to Present at BIO-Europe Spring® Digital  NEW deadline to apply is January 20. View Presentation Options Attracting visibility as a presenting company has never been easier at BIO-Europe Spring Digital! While presenting at a digital event may be different than what you are used to in person, it does provide new opportunities for […]

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Co-Diagnostics Anticipates Reporting Highest Quarterly Revenue Following Demand for COVID-19 Diagnostic Products

By Denise Bell | Published January 8, 2021

Based on its preliminary internal financial reporting for the fourth quarter 2020, Co-Diagnostics has announced that unaudited quarterly revenue for the company is anticipated to be the highest in the company’s history and to surpass analyst estimates. Analysts’ estimates for the fourth quarter ranged from $24 million to $25.98 million. Quarterly revenue is anticipated to […]

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Clene Nanomedicine Closes Merger with Tottenham Acquisition I Limited;  Provides Corporate Update

By Denise Bell | Published January 8, 2021

Clene Nanomedicine, Inc. (Clene) last week announced the closing of a merger with Tottenham Acquisition I Limited (“Tottenham”) and provided a corporate update. Proceeds from this transaction totaled approximately $31.9 million. The combined, publicly traded company is operating under the name Clene Inc., and its common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market on […]

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Early Risk Identification at Core of Innovative Kidney Care Partnership Between Renalytix, DaVita

By Denise Bell | Published January 8, 2021

Kidney care innovators Renalytix AI and DaVita are partnering on a new program aimed at slowing disease progression and improving health outcomes for the nation’s estimated 37 million adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This first of its kind program is expected to improve patient outcomes and provide meaningful cost reductions for healthcare providers and […]

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