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SDP Oncology Announces First Patient Dosed in a Phase 1 Solid Tumor Study

By Denise Bell | Published October 16, 2020

Lehi-based Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Oncology (SDP Oncology) recently announced that the first patient has been dosed with the PKM2 activator, TP-1454, in a Phase 1/1b study in patients with advanced metastatic or progressive solid tumors.  “Dosing the first patient in this study marks an important milestone, as TP-1454 is the first PKM2 activator to be […]

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Governor Herbert Announces New COVID-19 Transmission Index

By Denise Bell | Published October 16, 2020

On Wednesday, Governor Herbert announced the state’s new response plan to COVID-19, effective October 15. This updated plan utilizes a COVID-19 Transmission Index and replaces the previous color-coded guidance system of red, orange, yellow and green. The new approach comes at a time when the state has seen a significant spike in infection rates. The […]

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SINTX Technologies Develops New Mask Fabric with Silicon Nitride

By Denise Bell | Published October 9, 2020

On Tuesday, SINTX Technologies (SINTX) announced progress toward the manufacture of a “catch-and-kill” mask that will inactivate respiratory viruses. SINTX has successfully embedded silicon nitride particles into nonwoven and woven fabric fibers. Silicon nitride has been shown to neutralize several bacterial species and viral strains, including SARS-CoV-2.  “By investing in our human resources and equipment, […]

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Mountain Pacific Venture Fund Invests in SLC Laparoscopic Device Company Xenocor

By Denise Bell | Published October 9, 2020

Utah-based Mountain Pacific Venture Fund (MPVF) announced on Monday an investment in Xenocor, a Salt Lake City-based medical device company that has developed the XenoscopeTM, a single-use, multi-purpose HD laparoscope with an integrated light source. Designed to be fog proof, the Xenoscope minimizes common visualization challenges and provides consistent image quality through electrocautery smoke. MPVF’s […]

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U OF U Establishes Partners For Innovation, Ventures, Outreach & Technology

By Denise Bell | Published October 9, 2020

U of U President Ruth V. Watkins announced on September 30 that the U has formed the Partners for Innovation, Ventures, Outreach & Technology (PIVOT) Center. This new centralized office builds on the work by the Center for Technology & Venture Commercialization (TVC) and will facilitate the U’s efforts to drive technology commercialization and economic […]

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Utah Business Magazine Recognizes Recursion’s Tina Larson, Civica’s Heather Wall Among Utah’s Top C-Suite Executives

By Denise Bell | Published October 2, 2020

Recursion’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Tina Larson, and Civica’s Chief Commercial Officer, Heather Wall, were recently recognized by Utah Business Magazine as among Utah’s top C-Suite executives. In introducing the 2020 CXO of the Year honorees, the magazine notes that “now more than ever we need strong leaders to guide our businesses forward and […]

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Foldax Named Finalist in the Fierce Innovation Awards

By Denise Bell | Published October 2, 2020

Salt Lake City-based Foldax® was a finalist in the recent Fierce Innovation Awards – Life Sciences Edition 2020, a peer-reviewed awards program from the publisher of Fierce Biotech and Fierce Pharma. The company was selected as a finalist for its innovative TriaTM heart valve. The Tria valve reimagines the heart valve by incorporating a new, […]

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Alucent Biomedical Announces $35 Million Series B Financing

By Denise Bell | Published October 2, 2020

Alucent Biomedical, a Salt Lake-City based company and BioUtah member, founded to transform the way vascular disease is treated, yesterday announced the close of a $35 million Series B financing round. The funding will support two clinical trials to evaluate Alucent’s novel treatment for peripheral artery disease (PAD) of the lower extremities. PAD is a […]

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IONIQ Sciences’ ProLung Test Accepted for Submission to China’s National Medical Products Administration

By Denise Bell | Published September 25, 2020

IONIQ Sciences, based in Salt Lake City, and a BioUtah member, announced September 20 that its IONIQ ProLung Test™ for lung cancer has been formally accepted for submission to China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), formerly known as the Chinese Food and Drug Administration (CFDA).  Mr. Jared Bauer, IONIQ Sciences CEO, stated, “We are excited […]

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SDP Oncology Announces New Data from Phase 1 Solid Tumor Study

By Denise Bell | Published September 25, 2020

Lehi-based Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Oncology (SDP Oncology) and BioUtah member recently announced new data from the ongoing Phase 1 study evaluating dubermatinib (TP-0903) in patients with advanced solid tumors.  “These preliminary data presented at ESMO 2020 are encouraging as we learn more about how dubermatinib may inhibit the AXL kinase protein and sensitize cancer cells […]

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RenalytixAI Receives California Commercial Lab Certification

By Denise Bell | Published September 25, 2020

RenalytixAI – a BioUtah member – announced on Tuesday that it has received a California Clinical Laboratory License from the California Department of Health for its clinical laboratory in Salt Lake City, Utah. This means that KidneyIntelX™ may now be used to report risk assessment of progressive decline in kidney function for patients in California with […]

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The Point Kick Off

By Denise Bell | Published September 18, 2020

On Monday, government leaders, including Lt. Governor Spencer Cox, held a press conference announcing the launch of planning efforts to redevelop the site of the Utah State Prison (The Point) in Draper. Many of our industry leaders are participating on The Point’s Education, Research and Innovation working group – Randy Rasmussen (former BioFire CEO), Gary […]

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