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American Society of Nephrology and Renalytix Co-Host Virtual Capital Markets Day for Kidney Health

By Denise Bell | Published February 12, 2021

RenalytixAI co-hosted a Capital Markets Day for Kidney Health with the American Society of Nephrology yesterday, Feb. 11. The virtual event brought together a broad group of delegates representing the kidney community, including leading clinicians, representatives of U.S. government health agencies, kidney care innovators and investors focused on life sciences and medical technology, for a […]

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Attostat is now EVŌQ Nano – Seeks Next Round of Investment Following Antimicrobial Efficacy Studies

By Denise Bell | Published February 12, 2021

Attostat is now EVŌQ Nano! The Utah start-up has a new name, a clean look and a fresh website. Following years of scientific research and development, EVŌQ Nano is ready to share its story of next-generation nanotechnology and raise its next round of investment. “We truly are a thought leader in nanotechnology,” said CEO Scott […]

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Novel Embolic Device Used for Arterial and Venous Tumor Treatments

By Denise Bell | Published February 5, 2021

Fluidx Medical Technology has announced successful patient use of the GPX Embolic Device to therapeutically devascularize, or block blood supply to, a tumor. The GPX Embolic Device is an innovative embolic designed to combine the benefits of other embolics like coils, particles, and liquids with simplified preparation, delivery, precision, and control leading to durable, long-term […]

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MAYOR ERIN MENDENHALL’S SALT LAKE CITY 2021 PLAN INCLUDES BIOHIVE

By Denise Bell | Published January 29, 2021

Last week, Salt Lake City (SLC) Mayor Erin Mendenhall gave her second State of the City address – a live broadcast from the City Council Chambers in which she reflected on 2020 and outlined her plan for the City in 2021. The Mayor noted that “we are striving to make our city better through change; […]

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Spectrum Solutions Collaborates with UCLA on Saliva-Based Next-Gen Sequencing (NGS) Liquid Biopsy Research for the Early Detection of Lung Cancer

By Denise Bell | Published January 29, 2021

Spectrum Solutions, LLC on January 27 announced it is sponsoring research in collaboration with the UCLA School of Dentistry for a study on using saliva in early lung cancer detection and analysis. Spectrum has funded a study that aims to recruit 50 patients with lung cancer and seeks to validate saliva’s tumor-specific ctDNA detection sensitivity […]

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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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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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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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Early Vaccination Available for Some Life Science Industry Employees

By Denise Bell | Published January 8, 2021

We’ve received more information on channels for vaccine distribution with some positive developments

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