Category Archives: Life Sciences Events

On September 24, join the Commercial Service, World Trade Center Utah and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to learn how to grow and support your international business expansion into Mexico and Canada under the proposed new deal. Hear from Geri Word, Director of the Office of North America for the U.S. Department of Commerce […]

The 2019 Utah Life Sciences Summit brings together thought provoking experts and key members of the life sciences ecosystem for a robust dialogue on the challenges and opportunities facing our industry, including leaders from government, academia and the investor community. Network with some of the best and brightest in the business. Build invaluable strategic contacts. […]

In its final FY 2020 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule released on August 2, (see fact sheet), the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services updated payment policies for medical devices that meet the FDA’s Breakthrough Devices designation. Devices that qualify would no longer be required to demonstrate evidence of “substantial clinical improvement” to […]

On Wednesday, a half dozen Utah life sciences companies loaded up power points, videos and sample products—from syringes and catheters to stroke technology and knee replacements—to talk with parents and students about career opportunities, as part of an evening Medical Innovations Pathways (MIP) orientation at Granite School District. Representatives from BD, Merit Medical, Nelson Labs, […]

Earlier this week, U.S. Representative Ben McAdams (D-UT-4) sent a bipartisan letter to House Democrat and Republican leadership, signed by 35 House freshman, urging prompt action to end the 2.3% excise tax on the sale of medical devices. The current tax moratorium will expire December 31, unless Congress acts to block its implementation. Recognizing the […]

BioUtah and life sciences companies gathered at the Utah State Capitol on April 30 to celebrate the Medical Innovations Pathways (MIP) Class of 2019. A total of 52 high school seniors from Canyons, Davis, Granite, Jordan and Tooele school districts were awarded the Medical Innovations Certificate during a graduation ceremony presided over by Kimberlee Carlile, […]

Approximately 90 attendees joined us on March 28, 2019 for this event, “Transitioning to New EU MDR & EU IVDR – Post-Market Surveillance, Clinical and Usability Studies,” hosted by MasterControl. Participants were first able to hear from the following speakers: *    Robert Wolfarth, Chapter Chair of new RAPS Utah chapter; and Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Merit […]

World Trade Center Utah, partnered with the Governer’s Office of Economic Development, is organizing an international trade mission to Italy and France this summer. The trade mission, led by Governor Gary R. Herbert, will take place from June 14-22, 2019. The event will present a unique opportunity for life sciences companies to expand their footprint […]

On February 7, BioUtah industry partners participating in the Medical Innovations Pathways program welcomed new students at a special “Welcome Event” at Granite Technical Institute. The event was geared to help students learn more about Utah’s life sciences companies and prepare them for their on-site job shadows. Work-based experience that links classroom learning to real-world […]

Policy Changes & Post-Election Analysis  Join us for a roundtable event and an interactive dialogue featuring the Honorable Dave Camp, senior policy advisor in PwC’s Tax Policy Services practice and former chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee (2011 to 2015). Chairman Camp will discuss the impact of the current administration’s policy changes […]

Dear Colleague, Please join us at BioBreak in Utah on Thursday December 6th, from 5:00-7:00 pm. This life science networking event is tailored exclusively for senior executives. BioBreak is a non-profit organization launched in 2006 in Philadelphia with the goal of bringing together senior executives from across the biotech, pharma, medtech, diagnostics and investment industries. We bring […]