Recent BioUtah News & Events

Researchers at Utah State University, led by Professor Zhongde Wang and collaborating with teams at University of Texas Medical Branch and University of Pittsburgh, respectively, have secured two grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) totaling more than $4 million in recent months to advance the understanding of two important global health threats. In […]

BioUtah and five BioUtah member companies participated in the Governor’s trade mission to Korea and Japan organized by World Trade Center Utah. Led by BioUtah president and CEO, Kelvyn Cullimore, the life sciences delegation included Dwight Egan, Seth Egan and Richard Abbott of CoDiagnostics, Mike Kirkness and Lucas Bennink of 3Helix, Taylor Avei of Halia […]

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq-CM: CODX) (the “Company”), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of molecular diagnostic tests, today announced Company representatives will be accompanying Utah Governor Cox and the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, as part of the latest World Trade Center (WTC) Utah trade […]

BioUtah’s VP for Government Affairs, Denise Bell, along with a coalition of patient advocates, life sciences executives, pharmacists, physicians, oncologists, and community organizations, held a lunch meeting with Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT) and Celeste Maloy (R-UT) October 1 to discuss the dangers of giving pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) command over how much patients pay for […]

BioUtah’s annual membership appreciation BBQ was held yesterday at the Gateway’s Hidden Gem Patio. The event was a great way for the nearly 200 registrants to network with colleagues and make new connections. Prior to the BBQ, an executive reception was held, with several BioUtah Board members present. Also, in conjunction with the BBQ, the […]

Representatives John Curtis (R-UT) and Blake Moore (R-UT) toured bioMérieux.

BD announced it has completed the acquisition of Edwards Lifesciences’ Critical Care product group, which will be renamed as BD Advanced Patient Monitoring.

Owlet debuts new Dream Sock at Kind + Jugend 2024 and shares that the device will soon be available to even more parents across the globe.

REC-994 also demonstrates encouraging trends in objective MRI-based exploratory efficacy measures at the highest dose and the company plans to advance development of REC-994 for the potential treatment of symptomatic CCM in subsequent studies.

Edwards Lifesciences announced the results from the RHEIA Trial.

Halia Therapeutics’ CEO, David Bearss, recently discussed the FDA’s Project Optimus in The Wall Street Journal.

SPRINGVILLE, UT, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — ATL Technology, a global leader in medical device development and manufacturing, announced today its acquisition of MDCM Solutions, a Minnesota manufacturing company specializing in complex catheter technologies used in the manufacture of minimally invasive medical devices. The newly acquired ATL Minnesota site will serve as a […]

Utah legislators on Wednesday, August 21, held a meeting of the Utah Life Sciences Innovation Caucus (ULSIC) at the state capitol. BioUtah President and CEO, Kelvyn Cullimore, introduced representatives from Salt Lake City-based bioMeriéux and Curza who presented before the ULSIC. Megan Kuehn, senior vice president of site operations for bioMeriéuxi, described the company’s development […]

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VION Biosciences, a life science platform company focused on specialty reagents in the life science research, diagnostic, and drug discovery space, announced the recent acquisition of Salt Lake City-based Echelon Biosciences, a trusted supplier of critical materials, notably lipid-based excipients, to its growing portfolio. This acquisition serves as the second investment under VION […]

Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is announcing acquisition of Medicinos Linija UAB, known globally as “i-dental,” a renowned manufacturer and distributer of dental products headquartered in Siauliai, Lithuania. The addition of i-dental’s network and infrastructure will assist Ultradent’s ability to better serve dentists throughout the world. With i-dental […]

Reproductive Healthcare Studio focused on advancing pioneering research, developing innovative technologies and building startups that aim to transform reproductive health and fertility HERZLIYA, Israel and SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Induction Bio, LLC (Induction), a reproductive healthcare company, and Arieli Capital, LLC (Arieli), a multifaceted global investment firm, today announced that Arieli […]

Utah Innovation Fund is pleased to announce its recent investment in Purgo Scientific, a De Novo biotech firm with a mission to revolutionize treatment of surgical site infections. The Salt Lake City-based startup is Utah Innovation Fund’s seventh investment to date out of its $30M state-backed fund. “What’s unique about Purgo is their focus on […]

Orem, Utah – August 13, 2024 Turner MedTech, a leading innovator in the medical device and biotechnology sector, is proud to announce its inclusion in the esteemed Inc. 5000 list, a hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its […]

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) today announced investments that reflect the company’s deep commitment to advancing patient care through structural heart innovation, addressing large unmet patient needs and supporting sustainable long-term growth. Edwards has entered into an agreement to acquire JenaValve Technology, a pioneer in the transcatheter treatment of aortic regurgitation (AR), a […]

The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee learned how lawmakers can enable and sustain innovation in life sciences from a panel of Utah witnesses at a July 12 field hearing in Salt Lake City. Witnesses included BioUtah President and CEO Kelvyn Cullimore; Kasey DeLynn Shakespear, rural health champion and parent of a rare disease patient; […]

LINDON, Utah, June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Aspen Laser Systems, LLC, and TheraLight, LLC, two co-owned and co-operated, privately held U.S.-based medical device companies specializing in photomedicine, completed an expansion of their corporate headquarters and warehouse in Lindon, Utah, to advance the operations and growth of the company. The expansion, completed in April 2024, adds […]

SALT LAKE CITY, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CODX) (the “Company” or “Co-Dx™️️”), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of molecular diagnostic tests, announced today that use of the Company’s vector control technology will expand to the 15th U.S. state following an installation in Nevada next week. […]

Epitel, a leader in AI technologies for patient-focused brain health solutions, announced today the addition of wearables industry pioneer Ken Nelson to its Board of Directors. With his extensive experience in digital health, medical devices, and remote patient monitoring, Nelson will play a crucial role in guiding Epitel’s growth as the company continues to transform […]

SALT LAKE CITY, July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today announced it has received the Great Place To Work Certification for the second year in a row. The certification is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at […]