Recent BioUtah News & Events

On June 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the final guidance: Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions. The final guidance provides information regarding the recommended documentation sponsors should include in premarket submissions for the FDA’s evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of device software functions. The guidance replaces the FDA’s […]

Utah legislators on Wednesday, June 14, held a meeting of the Utah Life Sciences Innovation Caucus (ULSIC) at the state capitol. BioUtah President and CEO, Kelvyn Cullimore, kicked off the meeting and introduced representatives from Denali Therapeutics and Alucent Biomedical who presented before the ULSIC. Cindy Dunkle, chief people officer for Denali, described the company’s […]

Recursion’s small molecule is the first therapeutic candidate to be advanced to an industry-sponsored Phase 2 clinical trial for cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM). CCM is a devastating neurovascular disease with approximately 360,000 symptomatic patients in the United States and EU5.

Myriad to support MD Anderson researchers studying metastatic renal cell carcinoma treatment selection and response

Acquisitions broaden Merit’s therapeutic platform with diverse dialysis product solutions and expand its access catheter offering Acquisitions projected to add approximately $30 million of revenue, on an annualized basis, in key strategic markets that leverage existing commercial footprint Merit re-affirms full-year 2023 financial guidance on stand-alone basis and updates full-year 2023 financial guidance to include […]

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – May 30, 2023 (OrthoSpineNews)- Kolosis BIO (Kolosis), a leading provider of biologics solutions, and MTF Biologics, a global tissue processor and nonprofit organization, are excited to announce their partnership in the surgical incision market. This strategic collaboration represents Kolosis BIO’s expansion into a new area of healthcare, while providing MTF […]

Aligning Management Team given New Refined Commercial Focus on Institutions Starting with Recent Appointment of Board Member Zhenya Lindgardt as Interim President and CEO Engages Leading Strategy House to Evaluate Best Pathways Toward Targeting Enhanced Revenue Generation at Significantly Reduced Operating Costs Nadia Altomare Expected to Move from Chief Commercial Officer to Consulting Role to […]

Altitude’s new facility will be housed within Recursion’s expanded headquarters and will promote increased collaboration in Downtown Salt Lake City’s rapidly growing biotech innovation ecosystem.SALT LAKE CITY, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Altitude Lab announced today that its incubator program and facility will leave Research Park to grow its operation in the Gateway’s BioHive […]

SALT LAKE CITY, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clene, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLNN), along with its subsidiaries “Clene” and its wholly owned subsidiary Clene Nanomedicine, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on revolutionizing the treatment of neurodegenerative disease, today announced that Clene has received a grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) via the […]

Model expected to accelerate deployment of KidneyIntelX across key U.S. regions with high rates of diabetic kidney disease and established insurance coverage LONDON and CHICAGO, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Renalytix (NASDAQ: RNLX) (LSE: RENX), the first company to develop and commercialize an artificial intelligence (AI) powered in-vitro diagnostic for kidney disease, has selected […]

In a strategic move to further enhance its service offering, MedVenture Health has announced the acquisition of Canyon Labs to add regulatory and laboratory testing services to its deep portfolio. SALT LAKE CITY, UT / ACCESSWIRE / May 19, 2023 / MedVenture Health, a specialized private investment firm devoted to the advancement of medical devices, […]

Biomarker offers another companion diagnostic option to establish eligibility for FDA-approved drug ELAHERE® SALT LAKE CITY, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today announced the addition of Folate Receptor Alpha (FRα) to its Precise™ Oncology Solutions portfolio. The new biomarker adds another […]

Digital vocal biomarker innovator integrates clinical-grade technology providing real-time speech analysis on Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare. PROVO, Utah, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Canary Speech, Inc. announced today that it will apply the power of artificial intelligence (AI) voice analysis technology to address a variety of mental health challenges and enable early intervention, reduce healthcare […]

EAGAN, MN / ACCESSWIRE / May 18, 2023 / Dynatronics Corporation (NASDAQ:DYNT), a leading manufacturer of athletic training, physical therapy, and rehabilitation products, today announced that Chief Executive Officer and Director John Krier has informed the Board of his intention to resign from the company by the end of September 2023 to pursue other professional […]

The Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee on Wednesday voted to advance a series of healthcare bills, largely on a bipartisan basis. The bills included reforms to the practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), improving access to generic drugs, and increasing transparency into the prices that hospitals, laboratories, and insurance companies charge. Of particular interest to the life […]

Return to growth by accelerating a strong innovative medicines portfolio Expand innovative pipeline and focus on core therapeutic areas with first-in-class and best-in-class opportunities Sustain generics powerhouse based on high-value and complex products Focus the business on areas with the greatest potential for growth and patient impact TEL AVIV, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. […]

Transit Scientific awarded increased U.S. patent protection for their novel exoskeleton focal-force angioplasty technology for use with standard off-the-shelf peripheral transluminal angioplasty (PTA) balloons. Park City, Utah USA, May 18, 2023. Transit Scientific, a Utah-based medical device company, today announced newly issued expanded U.S. patent protection for the XO exoskeleton sheath platform from the United States Patent and Trademark Office […]

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, announced the worldwide commercial launch of a new-to-world cell sorting instrument featuring two breakthrough technologies that enable researchers to uncover more detailed information about cells that was previously invisible in traditional flow cytometry experiments. […]

Salt Lake City, Utah — CenExel announces the addition of Michele Baptista as the new Senior Director of Business Development. In this new capacity, Michele will be responsible for developing, selling, and supporting CenExel’s 18-site network for early phase clinical trials, while also identifying new business opportunities and expanding CenExel’s customer base. Michele joins CenExel from WCG IRB, where she […]

Biomerics (“Biomerics” or the “Company”), the leading vertically integrated contract manufacturer for the interventional medical device market, announced today that it has entered into definitive agreements to merge with Precision Concepts’ Medical business (“Precision Concepts Medical”). The transaction includes the acquisition of the medical business of Precision Concepts International (“PCI”) as well as Precision Concepts […]

SALT LAKE CITY, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Sera Prognostics Inc., The Pregnancy Company® (NASDAQ: SERA), focused on improving maternal and neonatal health by providing innovative pregnancy biomarker information to doctors and patients, today announced the retirement of the Company’s President and CEO, Gregory C. Critchfield, M.D., M.S. Dr. Critchfield is retiring after 12 years […]

SALT LAKE CITY, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX), a leading clinical stage TechBio company decoding biology to industrialize drug discovery, today announced it has appointed David Mauro, M.D., Ph.D, as its Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Mauro will lead Recursion’s pipeline into and through clinical development, including its five programs currently in […]

SALT LAKE CITY and BOCA RATON, Fla. – May 15, 2023 – Nusano, Inc., a company reshaping the production of cancer-fighting radioisotopes, and PharmaLogic, a world-class contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in radiopharmaceuticals, today announced the two organizations will collaborate to advance the development of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.   “PharmaLogic […]

SALT LAKE CITY, May 8, 2023 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Marcus Gerhardt, co-founder and CEO, and Florian Solzbacher, co-founder and President, of Blackrock Neurotech were named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Mountain West Award finalists. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent […]

The House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health on May 10 held a hearing examining government policies that inhibit medical innovation and patient access. Utah Representative Blake Moore (R-UT), a member of the subcommittee, raised concerns about the lack of an expedited Medicare coverage pathway for breakthrough medical technologies. He specifically called out how repeal […]

VALENCIA, Calif. and WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – May 11, 2023 – Nusano, Inc., a company reshaping the production of cancer-fighting radioisotopes, today announced it is creating an in-house stable isotope program to enhance the company’s medical radioisotope production capabilities and decrease dependence on foreign supply chains. “Enriched, stable isotopes are foundational material for manufacturing […]

SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Foldax® Inc. today announced that it has executed an agreement with Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, for full ownership of a polymer technology patent family. Foldax has incorporated the polymer technology into its LifePolymer™ materials platform and has conducted testing, which indicates the materials are compatible with blood, with low adherence of […]

By Xoel Cardenas, Sr. Communications Specialist, Office of the Vice President for Research The Partners for Innovation, Ventures, Outreach & Technology (PIVOT) Center at the University of Utah has named Bruce Hunter as the Interim Chief Innovation and Economic Engagement Officer. Hunter succeeds the role from Dr. Keith Marmer, who served as a leader for the university’s […]

SALT LAKE CITY and TORONTO and MONTRÉAL, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX), a leading clinical stage TechBio company decoding biology to industrialize drug discovery, today announced it has signed agreements to acquire two companies in the AI-enabled drug discovery space: Cyclica and Valence. “Recursion has pioneered the massive, parallel generation of […]

Vistim Labs Closes First Round of Funding

Respective leaders in healthcare innovation and RNA diagnostics team up to identify patients who will benefit from immunotherapy

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced that it has been named a “Noteworthy Company” in DiversityInc’s annual ranking of the top U.S. companies for diversity. Since 2001, the DiversityInc Top 50 survey has been the external validator for […]