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Senator Mike Lee Tours Stryker Neurovascular Division

By Denise Bell | Published July 22, 2021

U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) on July 16 toured Stryker’s Neurovascular Division with division President, Mark Paul, joined by BioUtah President and CEO, Kelvyn Cullimore and members of the Senator’s staff. During the tour, Lee learned about the innovative, best-in-class technologies manufactured at the Salt Lake City facility to treat stroke patients. Stroke is the […]

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Utah Readies to Receive 154,000 COVID-19 Vaccines

By Denise Bell | Published December 11, 2020

Governor Herbert yesterday announced that teachers would move up to the front of the line for the COVID-19 vaccine. In addition to teachers, the first phase of vaccinations in Utah will focus on healthcare workers, as well as residents and staff of long-term care facilities. Last week, BioUtah sent a letter to the Utah Department […]

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Milken Institute Ranks Utah Sixth in Nation for Innovation Capacity

By Denise Bell | Published November 24, 2020

The Milken Institute 2020 State Technology and Science Index ranks Utah #6 in the nation for its knowledge economy and capacity for innovation – same ranking as last year. The index, published annually, compares each state’s capacity for achieving prosperity through scientific discovery and technological innovation, by analyzing their performance on a number of key […]

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Utah Life Sciences Leaders Honored At 2020 Virtual Life Sciences Summit

By Denise Bell | Published November 13, 2020

On the last day of the Summit, BioUtah announced its 2020 Utah Life Sciences award winners, which were presented during a special virtual awards session. Gary Crocker, president of Crocker Ventures, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award Other distinguished award winners include Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall; Chris Gibson, CEO, Recursion Pharmaceuticals; Randy Rasmussen, co-founder, […]

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Efficacy of Face Masks, Respirators and Face Coverings

By admin | Published July 23, 2020

Article written by Janelle Bentz, Nelson Labs What is the difference between a medical face mask and respirator, and how and when they should be used?  The quick answer is medical face masks are meant to protect others and your environment; respirators are meant to protect the wearer.  A medical face mask helps reduce contamination […]

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Governor Herbert Releases Utah Leads Together Plan Volume IV; Economic Response Task Force Report “Utah Rising” Includes Life Sciences

By Denise Bell | Published June 19, 2020

On June 16, Governor Herbert released Volume IV of the Utah Leads Together plan, which presents Utah’s economic recovery and revitalization plan, using a 100, 250, and 500-day time horizon. Volumes I, II, and III of the Utah Leads Together plan presented economic phases, color-coded health guidance, instructions for high-risk individuals, recommendations from Utah’s multi-cultural […]

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Request for Proposals – CARES Act Funding in Support of COVID-19 Treatments

By admin | Published June 9, 2020

August 21, 2020 Update Thank you to everyone who submitted applications for the $2M of CARES Act funding appropriated by the Utah Legislature to support the response to COVID-19. Applicants were awarded grants through a multi-step review process. At this point, all $2M in CARES Act funding appropriated by the legislature has been distributed. Thank […]

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Changes to PPP Rules Set After Senate Passes Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act of 2020

By Denise Bell | Published June 5, 2020

By Brandon Allfrey, Partner, Squire, Brandona@squire.com Late Wednesday evening, the U.S Senate passed by unanimous consent the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 to ease some of the original rules of the PPP application and forgiveness rules from the CARES Act and the subsequent guidance from the Treasury Department.  The details of the Act did not change from the […]

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House Sends $2.2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill to President’s Desk

By Denise Bell | Published March 27, 2020

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 758, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act – or CARES Act – sending the legislation to the President’s desk for signature. The House action follows unanimous Senate passage of the legislation on March 25. President Trump has said he would sign the bill immediately. The […]

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BioUtah’s Summary of Governor’s Economic Response Plan

By Kelvyn Cullimore | Published March 25, 2020

On Tuesday afternoon, March 24, 2020, Governor Herbert unveiled an economic response plan to the coronavirus CoronaVirus for Utah. It is intended to provide some guidance during these times of uncertainty. Recognizing that nobody has a crystal ball, this plan is dynamic in nature and could change. The plan has three phases. Dates shown assume […]

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Businesses Urged to Donate Personal Protective Equipment

By Denise Bell | Published March 25, 2020

March 24, 2020 – “Three physician legislators are calling for businesses that use personal protective equipment to donate N95 masks to help address a nationwide shortage of the supplies that protect healthcare workers. Rep. Suzanne Harrison (D-Draper), Rep. Ray Ward (R-Bountiful) and Rep. Stewart Barlow (R-Fruit Heights), all of whom are practicing physicians are coordinating […]

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Senate aims to vote Wednesday on $2T coronavirus bill

By Denise Bell | Published March 25, 2020

Washington Post – The Senate is aiming to vote Wednesday on a $2 trillion stimulus package that is designed to flood the U.S. economy with money in an effort to stabilize households and businesses that have been floored by the coronavirus outbreak, according to an article published in the Washington Post. But Senate leaders were still working […]

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