Recent BioUtah News & Events

Earlier this week, on May 6, Tolero Pharmaceuticals, a biopharma company discovering novel cancer therapies, hosted a tour of their Lehi research lab for Congressman John Curtis (R-UT-3). Following the tour, and in partnership with BioUtah and National BIO, Curtis held a roundtable discussion with life sciences executives from Tolero, PhotoPharmics, PolarityTE and Thunder Biotech. […]

BioUtah and life sciences companies gathered at the Utah State Capitol on April 30 to celebrate the Medical Innovations Pathways (MIP) Class of 2019. A total of 52 high school seniors from Canyons, Davis, Granite, Jordan and Tooele school districts were awarded the Medical Innovations Certificate during a graduation ceremony presided over by Kimberlee Carlile, […]

April 9, 2019 If your company leases office space, by now (April) you should have received–or will soon be receiving–your annual operating expenses reconciliation statement from your landlord.  Here I will briefly explain what these statements are and recommend 6 steps you should take before paying your reconciliation invoice. Most office leases require each tenant […]

SALT LAKE CITY—Kelvyn Cullimore, President and CEO of BioUtah, issued the following statement on introduction in the House of Representatives of the “Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019,” H.R. 2207, introduced by Reps. Ron Kind (D-Wis.) and Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.), to permanently repeal the medical device tax. “BioUtah applauds the bipartisan introduction in the House […]

What is Your Signature on the Risk Radar? ​ Notwithstanding the benefits and goodness of Life Sciences products, regulators will worry about the risk posed by these. It is part of their role and obligation in the larger scheme of things. For the organization, it is a delicate balancing act. The force field is multi-dimensional […]

Approximately 90 attendees joined us on March 28, 2019 for this event, “Transitioning to New EU MDR & EU IVDR – Post-Market Surveillance, Clinical and Usability Studies,” hosted by MasterControl. Participants were first able to hear from the following speakers: *    Robert Wolfarth, Chapter Chair of new RAPS Utah chapter; and Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Merit […]

BioUtah’s President and CEO, Kelvyn Cullimore and Navigen, Inc. CEO and BioUtah board vice chair, Brandi Simpson, were in Washington, D.C. this week to help advocate for Utah’s growing biotechnology and pharma sectors. On April 3, BioUtah cohosted a congressional briefing titled From Labs to Patients: The Discovery of New Treatments and Cures. The briefing […]

From the editors of The Gray Sheet After a week of speculation as to who will succeed US FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb when he steps down next month, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced during a congressional hearing that National Cancer Institute Director Ned Sharpless will step in as acting commissioner. Norman “Ned” […]

Salt Lake City – Kelvyn Cullimore, President and CEO of BioUtah, issued the following statement after the introduction of the Protect Medical Innovation Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), to permanently repeal the medical device tax. “BioUtah and its Utah-based members of the life sciences industry applaud the […]

World Trade Center Utah, partnered with the Governer’s Office of Economic Development, is organizing an international trade mission to Italy and France this summer. The trade mission, led by Governor Gary R. Herbert, will take place from June 14-22, 2019. The event will present a unique opportunity for life sciences companies to expand their footprint […]

On February 7, BioUtah industry partners participating in the Medical Innovations Pathways program welcomed new students at a special “Welcome Event” at Granite Technical Institute. The event was geared to help students learn more about Utah’s life sciences companies and prepare them for their on-site job shadows. Work-based experience that links classroom learning to real-world […]

On November 1, 2018, at the BioUtah Utah Life Sciences Summit (ULSS). the Regulatory Affairs Professionals (RAPS) Utah Chapter was officially announced by chapter chair Robert Wolfarth, senior manager of regulatory affairs for Merit Medical. Last week, members of the growing Chapter gathered to celebrate their launch and kick-off the year ahead. “This new RAPS […]

Newswise— The Coalition for the Life Sciences, on behalf of the Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus, is pleased to announce Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) as the newest co-chair of the Caucus. He joins Reps. Jackie Speier (D-CA), Steve Stivers (R-OH), and Steve Cohen (D-TN) as leaders of the 78-member bipartisan Caucus. “It is an honor to […]

Yesterday, Utah’s life sciences companies participating in the Medical Innovations Pathways (MIP) program (www.medicalinnovationspathways.com), gathered at Granite School District as part of the district’s annual Career and Technical Education Open House. The Open House offers students a glimpse into a board range of industries. Representatives from BD, Edwards Lifesciences, Merit Medical, Nelson Laboratories, and Stryker […]

The recent tariffs placed on imports have complicated the manufacturing and distribution processes for any life sciences company doing business overseas. In the pilot episode of the Life Scienes in Action Podcast Series, BioUtah president and CEO, Kelvyn Cullimore, interviews Brad Brown, CEO and chairman of ATL Technology, to discuss how the tarriffs have impacted […]

Salt Lake City, January 11, 2019: Promotus LLC, a Salt Lake City-based medical device company, has announced the hiring of Frank Sarcone as its new CEO to take the reins on commercialization of its flagship knee rehabilitation product, KneeMD. Having previously supported the company as an industry advisor, Mr. Sarcone joined the team full time […]

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, […]