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November 3, 2021
BioUtah News
Myriad Genetics Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results, Continues Strong Execution of Strategic Growth & Transformation Plans

Myriad Genetics announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2021 and provided an update on recent business performance and strategic transformation plans.  

November 3, 2021
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FDA Clears 12 New XO Cross Microcatheters

12 new hydrophilic-coated micro and support catheters cleared by FDA for broad use in the peripheral vasculature.

November 3, 2021
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St. George could become Utah’s next tech hub

Utah has now become a VC darling with a maturing ecosystem complete with angels, seed-stage, growth stage, and private equity investors, says Brad Plothow, VP of strategy at St. George aerospace startup Intergalactic.

November 3, 2021
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Innovative Embolic Device Shows Promise for Interventional Oncology Drug Delivery

Fluidx Medical’s GPX Embolic Device Releases Initial Results for Oncology Drug Delivery

November 3, 2021
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Dixie State University dedicates Science, Engineering & Technology Building

Home to the cutting-edge equipment and premier learning opportunities students need to meet workforce demand upon graduation, Dixie State University’s Science, Engineering & Technology Building was dedicated during a special Homecoming Week ceremony.

October 28, 2021
Policy News
White House Unveils Build Back Better Framework

After going to Capitol Hill yesterday to try to rally support from House Democrats, President Biden announced a framework for a $1.75 T “Build Back Better” social spending plan. The framework, which comes after months of negotiations with party moderates and progressives who have not seen eye-to-eye on policies and pay-fors, is still subject to […]

October 28, 2021
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BioUtah Participates in the 2021 International Conference of the Association of University Research Parks

University of Utah Research Park was host to the 2021 International Conference of the Association of University Research Parks from October 18-21, 2021. The opening “campfire” was held at Red Butte Amphitheater on the afternoon of October 19. Speakers included new University of Utah President, Taylor Randall and Dean Peter Trapa of the College of […]

October 28, 2021
BioUtah News
Building Back Better on Qualified Small Business Stock Provisions

 By: Joe Spillner of Squire  Historically, there has been a terrific tax incentive for noncorporate taxpayers to invest in small businesses granted under section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code. More commonly known as Qualified Small Business Stock (“QSBS”) gain exclusion, section 1202 provides noncorporate taxpayers the opportunity to exclude 100% of any gain on a […]

October 28, 2021
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Udo announces $20M in funding and launches first app

Udo announced the official launch of its new video-based healthcare collaboration app.

October 28, 2021
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Should a Struggling Medtech Company Get a Second Chance: Interview With IONIQ CEO Jared Bauer

Bauer explains the two key factors he looks at when determining whether a medical device company is worth trying to turn around and more.

October 28, 2021
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BIOMERICS ADVANCES METALS CAPABILITIES AND CAPACITIES

BIOMERICS Expands Micro Metal Processing Capabilities In Silicon Valley and CT Areas

October 28, 2021
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What Makes Utah One of the Fastest Growing Life Sciences Hubs in America?

Utah’s life sciences community is an economic force, with over 1,000 companies, employing 130,000 Utahns, directly and indirectly, and generating $13  billion in GDP. 

October 26, 2021
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J3 Bioscience Receives FDA Clearance on Lead Product for Unmet Women’s Vaginal Health and Wellness Needs

Patented LivRingTM is an intravaginal ring that provides long-lasting, controlled release of moisture to supplement the body’s natural lubrication and enhance the ease and comfort of sexual activity.

October 26, 2021
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NEW Thermo Fisher + Spectrum SDNA-1000 Saliva Collection Method Increases COVID-19 PCR Testing Capacity to 8000 Per Day

Thermo Fisher Scientific received emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to run COVID-19 tests from saliva samples collected with the Spectrum Solutions SpectrumDNA SDNA-1000 collection device on the Amplitude Solution.

October 26, 2021
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ARUP Increases Its Minimum Hourly Wage to $15 and Raises Pay for All Hourly Employees

ARUP Laboratories recently announced that it will increase its minimum hourly wage

October 21, 2021
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Utah Legislators Launch Life Sciences Caucus

Utah legislators on Wednesday kicked-off the new Utah Life Sciences Innovation Caucus (ULSIC) with a meeting at the state capitol.

October 21, 2021
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Renalytix Reports Full Year Fiscal 2021 Results

Renalytix recently announced its results for the twelve months ended 30 June 2021.

October 21, 2021
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Scientists from Intermountain Healthcare & Iceland-Based deCODE Discover Genetic Underpinnings of Vertigo as Part of Global HerediGene Population Study

Scientists in the United States and Iceland who are collecting and studying DNA as part of the HerediGene: Population Study, have discovered the genetic underpinnings of vertigo.

October 21, 2021
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IONIQ Sciences announces Aaron B. Dorny has joined its Board of Directors

IONIQ Sciences Announces the Appointment of Aaron B. Dorny to its Board of Directors.

October 21, 2021
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Biomerieux (BioFire) See Strong Q3 Growth

Biomerieux, which includes US-based BioFire, announced Q3 sales growth at 11.6%, significantly above expectations due, in part, to a strong upturn in US respiratory panels demand.

October 19, 2021
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Inherent Biosciences Launches Path Fertility – Epigenetic Sperm Quality Test (SpermQT)

SpermQT analyzes the molecular function of sperm and is 6x more predictive of fertility potential than standard semen analysis.

October 19, 2021
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Utah Business 40 Under 40

Utah Business is proud to present its annual 40 Under 40 event that will be held in February 2022.

October 18, 2021
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DiscGenics Honored by Goldman Sachs for Entrepreneurship

BioUtah member Discgenics Chairman and CEO Flagg Flanagan Among 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs at 2021 Builders + Innovators Summit.

October 15, 2021
Policy News
BioUtah Submits Comments on Proposed MCIT Repeal

VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION October 15, 2021  The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services  Attention: CMS-3372-P2 P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244–8013  Re: Medicare Program; Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) and Definition of “Reasonable and Necessary” Proposed Rule: [CMS-3372-P2] Dear Administrator Brooks-LaSure: BioUtah appreciates the […]

October 14, 2021
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BioUtah Kicks-Off the 2021 Virtual BioHive Summit with Dr. Dean Li, President, Merck Research Laboratories

The BioHive Summit, powered in partnership with BioUtah, on Nov. 12 will live stream a distinguished line-up of speakers and panelists from inside and outside Utah’s burgeoning life sciences industry.

October 14, 2021
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New WTC Utah Grants for Doing Business in the Middle East

Join WTC Utah in Dubai, UAE for the largest U.S. government-led trade mission and business development forum.

October 13, 2021
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Certus Critical Care Awarded Two Department of Defense Grants for Development of Endovascular Device

Grants Totaling Over $3M Earmarked for Life Saving Medical Technology to Combat Massive Blood Loss

October 13, 2021
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MPF II NEXT Makes its Debut Investment in iVeena Delivery Systems

A clinical stage ophthalmology company, iVeena is developing disease-modifying therapeutics for a rare corneal disorder and an increasingly common form of nearsightedness

October 7, 2021
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Utah Rep. Blake Moore Tours Logan’s BioHive Community

Yesterday, US Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT-1) visited the burgeoning BioHive community in Logan, touring Utah State University’s (USU0 state-of-the-art BioInnovations Center, Quansys Biosciences and ELITech. Utah’s life sciences industry, from Logan to St. George, is one of the fastest-growing in the nation. “Cache Valley has become a hub for bioscience, and I thank BioUtah for […]

October 7, 2021
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PolarityTE Provides Update on Investigational New Drug Application

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — PolarityTE, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTE) a biotechnology company developing regenerative tissue products and biomaterials, today provided an update regarding its Investigational New Drug Application (IND) for SkinTE® with a proposed indication for chronic cutaneous ulcers submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in July 2021. The Company received […]

October 7, 2021
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Renalytix Launching KidneyIntelX in Veterans Health Administration Hospitals

NEW YORK and SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Renalytix plc (NASDAQ: RNLX) (LSE: RENX) today announced the expansion of its commercial strategy to address early-stage kidney disease in the Veterans Health Administration patient population with the appointment of Jed Fulk to the position of Vice President Sales, Government Accounts. Mr. Fulk […]

October 7, 2021
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Stryker: Patient impact: our inspiration

Stryker CEO, Kevin Lobo, recently shared his thoughts about his work at Stryker and what it means to help make a difference for patients