Recent BioUtah News & Events

Policymakers in Washington are considering plans to replace the current market-based system for pricing prescription medicines with a system based on foreign reference pricing. If enacted, this policy will import to the US price controls that foreign countries use to deny patients access to the newest cures and treatments. It could also impede innovation and […]

The St. George Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the First Annual Element Awards recognizing sixteen outstanding women of achievement in Washington County. The inaugural event was held March 26 at the Dixie Convention Center. These women, including women on the front lines of the life sciences, are building a legacy that future generations will emulate […]

Nelson Labs started in Utah and has grown under the leadership of Jeffery Nelson, Chairman of Nelson Labs. BIoHive turns the spotlight on Jeffery in this video as he talks about the company, its contributions to the life sciences industry and what it means to be a part. of BioHive. Nelson is “helping those innovators, […]

On March 17, the FDA granted marketing authorization of the BioFire Respiratory Panel 2.1 (RP2.1), a diagnostic test for the simultaneous qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral and bacterial nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) obtained from individuals suspected of COVID-19 and other respiratory tract infections. The diagnostic test, which had an Emergency […]

On the last day of the Utah legislative session, the legislature passed SB 2 “New Fiscal Year Supplemental Appropriations Act”.   Among the items funded was $600,000 to support the BioHive branding initiative.  In SB 3 entitled “Appropriations Adjustments” the language makes clear that the amount of the $600,000 to be released is dependent on 1:1 matching from […]

Yesterday, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan (H.R. 1319), a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that Congress approved this week. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives approved the Senate-passed version of the bill by a vote of 220 to 211, with one Democrat joining all Republicans in voting against it. Rep. Jared […]

Biomerics, headquartered in Salt Lake City, and a leading mid-market medical device contract manufacturer, has announced it is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Athens, TX where Biomerics FMI is a vertically integrated high volume catheter development and manufacturing leader in the attractive PTA, Endourology, and Endoscopy markets. The Texas expansion totals 24,000 sq. ft. including […]

Utah’s own IONIQ Sciences was named a finalist for the prestigious ‘Buzz of BIO 2021’ award in the ‘Diagnostic and Beyond’ category. Although IONIQ did not win the category, being among the top finalists is a signiicant distinction. Placement was determined by companies receiving the most votes. “We’re on a mission to modernize cancer detection […]

Co-Diagnostics has announced that laboratory partner Clinical Reference Laboratory’s (CRL) FDA-authorized Rapid Response COVID-19 Saliva Test, which uses Co-Diagnostics CoPrimer™ technology, is now available through Walgreens Find Care®, allowing consumers a convenient, non-invasive option for PCR-based COVID-19 testing from their own. Dwight Egan, Co-Diagnostics CEO, stated, “Co-Diagnostics is proud that our technology will be available […]

Utah’s RenalytixAI and the University of Utah last week announced a partnership to improve kidney health and reduce the risk of kidney failure for large scale populations in the earliest stages of kidney disease. The partnership intends to implement RenalytixAI’s in vitro diagnostic platform, KidneyIntelX, in combination with a range of advanced clinical management solutions […]

Today, BioUtah recognizes Rare Disease Day – its patients, families, healthcare providers, advocates, policymakers and drug manufacturers – all dedicated to making a difference in the fight against rare disease. Here in Utah, we are working closely with our partners in the rare disease community to raise awareness and harness resources to support the goal […]

ICYMI If you missed the 2021 BioHive Entrepreneur and Investor Life Sciences (E&I) Summit or weren’t able to attend all the sessions, you can access the programming for a limited time. Registered attendees can access recorded sessions free of charge. Not already registered? You can register and access the program for $25. The 2021 E&I […]

BioUtah recently held a life sciences industry roundtable with Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives who play a key role in shaping healthcare policy around the FDA, CMS, NIH and more. Lawmakers included our own Rep. John Curtis (R-UT) who now sits on the House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee and Subcommittee on […]

RenalytixAI co-hosted a Capital Markets Day for Kidney Health with the American Society of Nephrology yesterday, Feb. 11. The virtual event brought together a broad group of delegates representing the kidney community, including leading clinicians, representatives of U.S. government health agencies, kidney care innovators and investors focused on life sciences and medical technology, for a […]

Attostat is now EVŌQ Nano! The Utah start-up has a new name, a clean look and a fresh website. Following years of scientific research and development, EVŌQ Nano is ready to share its story of next-generation nanotechnology and raise its next round of investment. “We truly are a thought leader in nanotechnology,” said CEO Scott […]

Fluidx Medical Technology has announced successful patient use of the GPX Embolic Device to therapeutically devascularize, or block blood supply to, a tumor. The GPX Embolic Device is an innovative embolic designed to combine the benefits of other embolics like coils, particles, and liquids with simplified preparation, delivery, precision, and control leading to durable, long-term […]

AdvaMed is offering three back-to-back, online medical device submissions workshops, specifically for: 510(k), IDE and PMA submissions. These workshops provide attendees with real-world case studies, tips and best practices directly from FDA experts in a live, interactive format. This will be the ONLY set of Submissions Workshops offered this year, so don’t miss out! Register before February […]

Last week, Salt Lake City (SLC) Mayor Erin Mendenhall gave her second State of the City address – a live broadcast from the City Council Chambers in which she reflected on 2020 and outlined her plan for the City in 2021. The Mayor noted that “we are striving to make our city better through change; […]

Spectrum Solutions, LLC on January 27 announced it is sponsoring research in collaboration with the UCLA School of Dentistry for a study on using saliva in early lung cancer detection and analysis. Spectrum has funded a study that aims to recruit 50 patients with lung cancer and seeks to validate saliva’s tumor-specific ctDNA detection sensitivity […]

Study to focus on using saliva in the analysis of cell-free circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) to accurately and non-invasively detect non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Business Wire: January 27, 2021 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time “SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spectrum Solutions, LLC today announced its sponsored research collaboration with the UCLA School of Dentistry for a […]

Control Medical Technology today announced the FDA cleared Control 11F Mechanical Thrombectomy system was used to remove large blood clots from patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The system is Utah born, designed, engineered, patent prosecuted, and manufactured. “The Control 11 French Mechanical Thrombectomy System can remove large clots,” said Shawn Fojtik, President of Control […]

In an effort to speed up vaccinations after a slower than expected rollout, HHS last week began encouraging states to start vaccinating individuals 65 and older, along with those ages 16 and older with comorbidities. Meanwhile President Biden unveiled a COVID-19 vaccination plan which aims to pick up the pace of vaccinations by creating federal […]

President Biden has unveiled the first part in his two-part plan for rescue and economic recovery—the American Rescue Plan. He is expected to lay out part two – the Build Back Better Recovery Plan, next month. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan is intended to address immediate COVID-19 needs, while the Build Back Better Recovery […]

Issuing a regulatory freeze is standard practice for an incoming administration, so as expected, shortly after President Biden was sworn in on January 20, the White House issued a memo directing agencies to freeze for 60 days any agency rules or guidance issued by the Trump administration that have not taken effect by Inauguration Day. […]