Recent BioUtah News & Events

This week, Utah’s life sciences companies participating in the Medical Innovations Pathways (MIP) program, have been visiting local high schools to help students understand what working in the life sciences industry is all about. Representatives from Biomerics and Nelson Laboratories briefed students from Tooele school district at an evening event on January 7, while representatives […]

Policy Changes & Post-Election Analysis  Join us for a roundtable event and an interactive dialogue featuring the Honorable Dave Camp, senior policy advisor in PwC’s Tax Policy Services practice and former chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee (2011 to 2015). Chairman Camp will discuss the impact of the current administration’s policy changes […]

BioUtah is proud to announce that Polarity TE has opted to become a Legacy Member of BioUtah.  Polarity TE joins Zions Bank as one of only two companies, and the only life science company, in this Elite category of membership.  We appreciate not only the support of Polarity TE but also the significance attached to […]

Start chatting, get insights and updates and network with your Utah Regulatory community at RAPS.org/JoinUtah The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) has recently authorized the creation of the Utah Chapter, including a private online community for Utah regulatory professionals. Benefits of Joining the RAPS Utah Chapter Access to critical information to keep up with regulatory […]

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a year-end tax package on Thursday, December 20 that includes a five-year extension, through 2024, of the current two-year moratorium on the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) 2.3 percent medical device tax. Although the Senate is not expected to take up the tax measure before adjourning for the year, inclusion of […]

On December 10, the House Ways and Means Committee released tax legislation that includes an extension of the medical device tax moratorium. Specifically, the extension would add another five years to the current two-year delay, providing relief until  January 1, 2025. BioUtah applauds this action and urges Utah’s U.S. Senators and Representatives to move on […]

PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) Health Research Institute (HRI) just released its flagship report, Top Health Industry Issues of 2019. In its 13th year, this report highlights the trends PwC expects to most powerfully impact the US health industry in the coming year. It’s no surprise that the US health industry has lagged behind other industries when it […]

On December 6, Recursion and World Trade Center Utah, in conjunction with BioUtah, hosted a meeting with representatives from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who were in Utah to explore potential investment and partnership opportunities, including in the life sciences. The meeting was held at Recursion’s new headquarters. Representing the UAE were Saud Al Nowais, […]

Blocking a Cell Receptor Could Protect Against Deadly Disease. Hantaviruses cause severe and sometimes fatal respiratory infections, but how they infect lung cells has been a mystery. In today’s issue of Nature, an international team reports that hantaviruses gain entry to lung cells by “unlocking” a cell-surface receptor called protocadherin-1 (PCDH1). Deleting this receptor made […]

OREM, UTAH—NOVEMBER 20, 2018—In a continual pursuit to further advance x-ray imaging technology, Turner Imaging Systems, the award-winning leader in radiology innovation, will introduce its new, portable fluoroscopy and x-ray imaging device — the Smart-C — at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Trade Show in Chicago, November 25-30. The first-of-its-kind Smart-C-arm x-ray imaging device will allow […]

Dear Colleague, Please join us at BioBreak in Utah on Thursday December 6th, from 5:00-7:00 pm. This life science networking event is tailored exclusively for senior executives. BioBreak is a non-profit organization launched in 2006 in Philadelphia with the goal of bringing together senior executives from across the biotech, pharma, medtech, diagnostics and investment industries. We bring […]

Dear Colleague, Please join us at BioBreak in Utah on Thursday December 6th, from 5:00-7:00 pm. This life science networking event is tailored exclusively for senior executives. BioBreak is a non-profit organization launched in 2006 in Philadelphia with the goal of bringing together senior executives from across the biotech, pharma, medtech, diagnostics and investment industries. We bring […]

OREM, UTAH—NOVEMBER 20, 2018—In a continual pursuit to further advance x-ray imaging technology, Turner Imaging Systems, the award-winning leader in radiology innovation, will introduce its new, portable fluoroscopy and x-ray imaging device — the Smart-C — at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Trade Show in Chicago, November 25-30. The first-of-its-kind Smart-C-arm x-ray imaging device will allow […]

Blocking a Cell Receptor Could Protect Against Deadly Disease. Hantaviruses cause severe and sometimes fatal respiratory infections, but how they infect lung cells has been a mystery. In today’s issue of Nature, an international team reports that hantaviruses gain entry to lung cells by “unlocking” a cell-surface receptor called protocadherin-1 (PCDH1). Deleting this receptor made […]

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) today announced that Merit Medical Systems, Inc. will expand in Utah, adding up to 1,010 jobs, $71 million in state revenue, and an estimated $505 million in capital investment. “Merit is a homegrown company that has responsible growth, great tech and demonstrated success. This internationally known company is […]

Murray, November 5, 2018 – Manufacturing is a leading industry and a major contributor to the success Utah’s strong economy. There are more than 3,500 manufacturing companies which employ a significant workforce in Utah. Annually, the Utah Manufacturers Association recognizes several Utah manufacturing companies for their efforts in improving manufacturing processes, contributing to their communities, […]

Despite the best efforts of cartoonists, mice are not little humans. In one particular way mice are superior to us because they can get the niacin they need in two ways. One is through food, like humans do, and the other is through the amino acid tryptophan, making it almost impossible for mice to become […]

 Nov. 1, 2018 (Salt Lake City)—The University of Utah’s Center for Technology & Venture Commercialization (TVC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with PROTECS to manage an incubator in the university’s Research Park. TVC will provide programming for the incubator, as well as comprehensive startup support services for TVC licensees. This will be the first […]

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Recursion Pharmaceuticals, a biotechnology company that combines artificial intelligence (AI), experimental biology, and automation to discover and develop drugs at scale, has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces award by The Salt Lake Tribune. The honor coincides with the official opening of Recursion’s expansive new research and development (R&D) facility […]

Salt Lake City, UT, Thursday, October 18, 2018 –Mountain Pacific Venture Fund announced today its investment in Decoy Biosystems, a San Diego, California-based cancer immunotherapy company that was recently accepted into the Johnson & Johnson Innovation, JLABS (JLABS) life science incubator. The investment was part of a $6.0 million seed round syndicated with TY BIO […]

On Tuesday, Sept. 25, Gov. Gary R. Herbert addressed the breakfast plenary session of the 2018 MedTech Conference, telling the packed ballroom of 3,000 national and International medical technology executives and stakeholders about Utah’s exceptional life sciences industry, and raising the profile of the state as the place to be for innovation, growth and better […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (September 28, 2018) – BioUtah today announced that the board of directors has selected Kelvyn H. Cullimore Jr. as its president and CEO. Cullimore will succeed Kelly Slone, who has served in that capacity for the past three years.   Cullimore comes to BioUtah with deep experience in both industry and […]

Dr. Shuren will take the stage as the luncheon keynote at the 2018 BioUtah Utah Life Sciences Summit, speaking to the state’s premier gathering of industry leaders, innovators, government officials, educators, and investors September 14, 2018 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BioUtah, Utah’s only trade association dedicated solely to the life sciences community, […]

Registration opens today for the 2018 BioUtah ULSS, offering early bird discounts. Preliminary speaker line-up includes notable business leaders, policy makers and members of the investor community Salt Lake City, UT – September 5, 2018 – BioUtah, Utah’s one and only association dedicated to the life sciences community, today announced that registration is open for […]

On November 1, BioUtah will be holding its 9th annual Utah Life Sciences Summit (ULSS). This is the premier conference for companies on the cutting edge of medical innovation, and provides a unique opportunity to connect with national leaders in the life sciences industry. Please join us for keynote speakers, panels, and networking opportunites that […]

BioUtah is pleased to share with you the newly released study by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute on the impact of Utah’s life sciences industry on the state’s economy. The study, the “Economic Impacts of Utah’s Life Sciences Industry” can be viewed in full here. The Gardner Policy Institute announced the study’s findings this […]

Salt Lake City, August 1, 2018: Mountain Pacific Venture Partners, a Salt Lake City-based venture capital firm, has closed the first institutional investment into its debut fund, which invests in and supports innovative life science and biotech companies. The investment into Mountain Pacific Venture Fund was made by TY BIO Investment, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2018 BioUtah Statement on U.S. House of Representatives Passage of  Legislation to Permanently Repeal the Medical Device Tax Salt Lake City – BioUtah issued the following statement from President and CEO, Kelly Slone, regarding passage of the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2017 (H.R. 184) in the U.S. House of […]

Please join us and Global Genes on Saturday, June 30th for RARE on the Road Rare Disease Leadership Tour in Salt Lake City, Utah. This conference will educate rare disease patients, caregivers and other advocates through collaboration in an interactive and engaging environment.

Biomerics LLC, a medical device contract manufacturer headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT is pleased to announce the acquisition of FutureMatrix Interventional, Inc. FMI, located in Athens, TX specializes in the design and manufacture of interventional catheters for the cardiovascular and urology markets.

Joins us for a timely update from Brian Carey, Partner, Foley Hoag, on reimbursement trends for precision medicine and Kim Linthicum, Vice President of Government Affairs, Myriad, on proposed legislation that would create a new regulatory pathway for diagnostics.

The MedTech Conference will take place on September 24th – 26th 2018 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.