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BioUtah News
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Edwards TAVR Receives FDA Approval
Edwards Lifesciences has received approval from the FDA for its transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) therapy for severe aortic stenosis patients without symptoms, marking the first FDA approval for TAVR in asymptomatic patients.
"This approval is a powerful opportunity to streamline patient care and improve the efficiency of the healthcare system,” said Larry Wood, Edwards’ corporate vice president and group president, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement and Surgical. “We are proud to partner with leading physicians to advance our knowledge of this deadly disease with high quality science and optimize the treatment pathway for patients.”
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MedVenture Health Re-brands to Wasatch Health
MedVenture Health has re-branded to Wasatch Health, a name that reflects the firm’s strengthened alignment with The Wasatch Group and its broad ecosystem of strategic resources. This evolution emphasizes their continued commitment to partnering with category-defining healthcare companies working to transform clinical outcomes and raise the standard of care.
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Rep. Burgess Owens Tours Seek Labs
Recently, Congressman Burgess Owens toured Seek Labs, where he learned more about the company's promising next-generation therapeutic technology and discussed the future of healthcare.
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Utah Business Recognizes Brooke Clark for HR Achievement 2025
Brooke Upp Clark, named to the 2025 Utah Business honor list for HR professionals, has quickly transformed Seek Labs’ approach to talent management, elevating Seek's human resources functions to a comprehensive people strategy that supports both individual growth and the company's mission.
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U of U Health: Our Research Matters
University of Utah leadership shares its perspective on advocating for research and planning strategically for the future. Leadership is engaging frequently with state and federal government officials to convey the significance of the research work they are doing and how policy changes could affect progress.
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BioUtah's Biosphere Advertising Prospectus
The 2025 edition of BioUtah's exclusive Biosphere magazine is now being designed. The current design allows for 12 pages of acknowledgments (the term for advertising used by non-profit entities) available for this year's magazine. To claim your acknowledgment space in this year's magazine, please click below.
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Nusano Names Rachel Culberston VP of Supply Chain
Nusano has appointed Rachel Culbertson as vice president of supply chain. Culbertson’s leadership will be instrumental as Nusano scales to meet growing demand across medical, aerospace, and energy markets, with its diversified portfolio of over 40 radioisotopes. Culbertson and her team will oversee sourcing, internal operations, and implementation of best practices to support reliable, high-volume production.
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Researcher Bruce Edgar Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Bruce Edgar, PhD, researcher at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) and professor of oncological sciences at the U, has been elected as a member to the National Academy of Sciences. The academy is the most prestigious science organization in the United States, and becoming a member is a distinguished honor within the scientific community.
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Join the Nelson Labs 40th Anniversary Golf Tournament
May 5, 2025
Sign In & Lunch: 12:00 PM MT
Shotgun start: 1:00 PM MT
Dinner & Prizes: 5:30 PM MT
Homestead Resort
700 North Homestead Dr.
Midway, UT
Free golf & dinner
Join Nelson Labs as they celebrate 40 Years of Science and Service with a Customer & Partner Appreciation Golf Tournament on May 5th at Homestead Resort in Midway, Utah! Enjoy a scenic round of golf in the beautiful Utah mountains, followed by an evening of dinner, drinks, and tournament prizes. There is no cost for attendance, including golf and dinner. RSVP now to reserve your spot.
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2025 Utah Business Fast 50 Registration
Utah Business is proud to present the annual FAST 50 event - companies that have been in business at least five years, selected based on revenue growth and total revenue. In addition, Utah Business also recognizes emerging companies that have not been in business for the required five years, but have shown exponential growth.
Submission deadline is May 15.
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Utah Business: Nominations for Most Influential Women Open
The 2025 Most Influential Women will be honored specifically for what they have done to build our state, including charitable work, generating economic opportunity for Utahns, influencing meaningful legislation and more.
Nomination deadline is June 4.
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Utah Business: Nominations for Innovation Awards Open
The program recognizes the state’s vibrant community of innovators — from startups to established companies — and their breakthrough creations. The awards program aims to build the state’s economy by acknowledging and rewarding the creative minds fueling innovation within it.
Deadline for submissions is July 9.
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Featured BioUtah New Member
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The nimbl network is a new virtual platform for discovering and meeting investors with a focus that matches your startup. The company uses proprietary intelligent matchmaking algorithms based on user and industry data to match startups with investors.
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Featured Events
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BioUtah, Utah Tech Host Luncheon for Southern Utah Life Sciences Companies
May 22, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM MT
11:30 - 12:00 PM: Networking
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Lunch
College of Sciences, Engineering & Technology
225 South University Ave.
St. George, UT 84770
Free to Attend
Utah Tech and BioUtah will host a luncheon on campus for life sciences companies in southern Utah on May 22, 2025. Life sciences companies and representatives in southern Utah are invited to register. The event will feature networking among companies as well as presentations on how the industry can better interact with the University.
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BioHive: Support Youth in STEM
May 22, 2025
4:00 - 6:00 PM MT
The Gateway
Rooftop Patio
Enjoy sunshine, tacos, drinks, and help K-12 STEM with BioHive! Assemble "Tinker Totes” for students. You'll meet Doug Jorgensen, Highland High School Biotechnology program leader for Salt Lake School District.
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Conducting Clinical Trials in Australia: Lunch & Learn
June 5, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM MT
11:30 - 12:00 PM: Networking
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Presentation
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
60 E. South Temple, Ste. 300
Salt Lake City, UT
Free to Attend
Have you considered Australia for your clinical trials? This in-person event will provide you with valuable insights into the strategic advantages of running clinical trials in Australia. With a 30-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session and networking, the event focuses on:
- Speed: Accelerated startup timelines and streamlined regulatory pathways.
- Cost: Competitive pricing and government incentives.
- Quality: High standards in data integrity, compliance, and patient care.
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Podcasts
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Featured BioUtah Member Deal
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Chubb provides cost-effective risk management and insurance protection for biotechnology companies. Chubb’s products include property and casualty, product liability, clinical trial liability, errors and omissions liability, professional liability, and cyber liability insurance.
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Industry News
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Earnings
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BD Board Declares Dividend
BD's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.04 per common share, payable on June 30, 2025. The indicated annual dividend rate is $4.16 per share.
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BD Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
BD announced results for its fiscal 2025 second quarter ending March 31, 2025.
Highlights include:
- Revenue of $5.3B increased 4.5% as reported, 6.0% currency-neutral, and 0.9% organic
- GAAP and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.07 and $3.35, respectively.
- Net income of $308M down $42M or 8% from 2024.
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Policy Updates
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Patent Legislation Introduced in Congress
Yesterday, Sens. Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Reps. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) and Scott Peters (D-CA) reintroduced the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act. The legislation will restore patent eligibility to important inventions across many fields while also addressing concerns over the patenting of mere ideas, the mere discovery of what already exists in nature, and social and cultural content.
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Can Companies Fund Diagnostic Testing for Conditions Their Product Treats?
Many FDA-regulated companies are exploring ways to support diagnostic testing, especially when early diagnosis can impact treatment options. However, funding diagnostic testing tied to a company’s own product raises important compliance considerations under the Anti-Kickback Statute and other healthcare laws. Gardner Law analyzes two recently issued Office of Inspector General Opinions and how they impact pharmaceutical company sponsored diagnostic testing. Click below to read the full analysis.
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President Sends Budget Request to Congress
The White House is expected today to release an outline of President Trump’s FY 26 budget proposal. A more detailed budget request could be sent later this month. As of this writing, it’s not clear if the proposed budget will include the administration’s rescissions request for funding already approved by Congress. Ultimately, Congress has the authority to determine spending, and what Congress adopts has often differed from the President’s budget.
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BioUtah Legislative Policy Call
BioUtah held its monthly policy call on April 24 reviewing activity of the Utah state legislature as well as policy developments at the federal level.
To view the agenda from the April 24 call, click here.
To sign up for future calls in 2025, click here.
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BioUtah Events
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University of Utah Technology Licensing Office Presents Cultivating Commercialization Workshop
May 6, 2025
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM MT (including breakfast and lunch)
303 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT
Learn how commercialization can amplify your research impact and progress your career. Hear inspiring success stories from faculty entrepreneurs and gain practical insights from industry experts.
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Supporting Wellbeing Through Technology Luncheon
May 6, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM MT
Gallivan Hall
239 S. Main St.
Salt Lake City, UT
The next Utah State University Blue Plate Research presentation will feature Dr. Mike Levin, co-director of the USU Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Research Group. Dr. Levin will discuss how ACT can provide health and well-being support to rural communities.
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Utah Association of Colleges & Employers (UACE) New Grad & Alumni Statewide Career Fair
May 14, 2025
3:00 - 6:00 PM MT
Veteran/Employer Networking: 2:30 - 3:00 PM MT
University of Utah
A. Ray Olpin Student Union Building
200 S Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT
This exciting event attracts Utah alumni to connect with employers on one engaging day. Each of the member schools invites recent and experienced alumni to attend and engage with employers interested in acquiring new talent.
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Wilson Sonsini New SLC Office Open House
May 15, 2025
4:00 - 7:00 PM MT
Wilson Sonsini
95 S. State St.
Salt Lake City, UT
Please join the Wilson Sonsini Salt Lake City attorneys as they commemorate the company's move to a new office after three successful, growth-filled years as an integral member of the local business and legal community.
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U Startup Launchpad
May 21, 2025
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Utah Museum of Fine Arts
410 Campus Center Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT
Ready to turn your innovation into a venture? Join successful founders, investors, and startup experts for a day of hands-on workshops and valuable networking.
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Utah APEX Accelerator Virtual Workshop: Beyond SBIRs: NIH as Your Partner
May 22, 2025
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM MT
The Utah APEX Accelerator office, in partnership with NIH, is hosting a virtual workshop featuring Dr. Michael Salgaller. This workshop will teach attendees how companies can partner with NIH to strengthen their pipelines or solve development challenges.
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Industry Events
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Announcing the 2025 BIO Sessions
JUNE 16-19, 2025
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, MA
BIO 2025 is packed with 100+ breakout sessions that feature the high-caliber content you expect, including sessions on AI and digital health, business development and investment, oncology, orphan and rare disease, regulatory innovation, and more...
Register by May 23 to secure Advanced Registration savings of up to $550.
BioUtah has a limited number of registration discount codes to distribute on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact us for more information.
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Lock in Savings with a MedTech Conference Flex Pass
October 5-8, 2025
San Diego, CA
Save up to 40% with an All-Access Flex Pass to attend the MedTech Conference. Join BioUtah at The MedTech Conference, October 5-8 in San Diego, where industry leaders, innovators, investors, and policymakers unite to drive meaningful change for patients around the world.
With hundreds of hours of cutting-edge education, groundbreaking startup presentations, and invaluable networking opportunities, this is the must-attend event for anyone looking to make an impact in the future of health care.
There is no cost or obligation to claim your Flex Pass.
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Apply Now to Showcase Your Innovations at MedTech 2025
Apply for one of these exclusive opportunities to put your company and technologies in front of future partners the broader medtech community.
Company Presentations: Take the Stage: Startups, small companies, and commercial-stage companies can spotlight their cutting-edge technologies during 9-minute Company Presentations to potential partners and investors.
Learn More and Apply »
Innovation Pavilion: Turnkey Kiosk: Exhibiting in the Innovation Pavilion offers unmatched visibility to showcase your groundbreaking medtech solutions to global industry leaders.
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Funding Opportunities
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Discuss Your SBIR/STTR Funding Needs with a Program Director
Are you seeking SBIR/STTR funding to help commercialize your cancer technology? Before you apply, we encourage you to schedule a one-on-one conversation with an NCI SBIR program director to:
- Get questions answered about SBIR/STTR funding and resources.
- Learn which opportunities can support your small business.
- Receive guidance on approaching the application process.
To get connected with a program director, email ncisbir@mail.nih.gov with an abstract, specific aims, or a quad chart describing your cancer technology.
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Apply Now for SBIR/STTR Commercialization Funding
The Utah Innovation Center is accepting applications for the SBIR/STTR Commercialization Scholarship. This funding supports experienced SBIR/STTR companies in expanding customer discovery, connecting with industry partners, and attending key events, including those where you can meet directly with agency representatives. Tranche two of this funding is now open.
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International Trade
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International Trade Administration Resource: Market Intelligence Links by Country/Industry
International market research is key to successful export planning. The International Trade Administration's trade professionals in more than 70 international offices help keep you informed about opportunities in key markets through their Market Intelligence program. Market intelligence is listed by country or by industry. Click below for more information about individual countries.
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