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BioUtah is the common voice and flag bearer for Utah’s life sciences industry, comprised of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, laboratories, research facilities, and biotechnology of all types. BioUtah connects industry with government, academia, capital markets, media, and service providers. Together we form an ecosystem that fosters collaboration, promotes innovation, and delivers technology that saves lives.

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Utah Life Sciences by the Numbers

Kem C. Gardner Report Findings Nov. 2023

Utah is #3 in the nation for life sciences growth.

Life sciences is a $21.6 billion industry in Utah.

Source: Pace, L. and Brandley, A. (2023), Economic Impacts of Utah’s Life Sciences and Health Care Innovation Industry: Utah’s Life Sciences and Health Care Innovation Industry Creates Substantial Economic Impacts Across the State, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, University of Utah.

BioUtah News

July 1, 2026
Nomi Health CEO Mark Newman Testifies Before U.S. House on Direct Contracting

Newman presents evidence that direct contracting can lower healthcare costs, improve transparency, and return savings to workers.

July 1, 2026
Co-Diagnostics Completes Clinical and Analytical Studies in Preparation for FDA 510(k) Submission of Upper Respiratory Point-of-Care Test

More than 1,400 patients enrolled across 9 clinical sites; analytical performance testing included 27 individual studies and over 10,000 PCR test cup runs.

July 1, 2026
Cytiva Completes Doubling of Utah Site’s Liquid Media Production Capacity

Project designed to support supply chain continuity for customers relying on the company for their cell culture needs.

July 1, 2026
bioMérieux Seeks FDA Clearance for Updated Gastrointestinal Testing Panels

The new molecular panels are designed to detect up to 22 pathogens in one hour with enhanced norovirus detection.

July 1, 2026
M42’s IROS launches UAE’s first genomics-driven clinical trial to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the world’s most pressing health challenges, affecting more than 55 million people globally; a number expected to nearly triple by 2050.

July 1, 2026
Ratio Therapeutics Enters Strategic Actinium-225 Supply Agreement with PanTera to Support Radiopharmaceutical Development Programs

Collaboration strengthens Ratio’s long-term isotope supply strategy for clinical development and future pipeline growth.

July 1, 2026
PolarityBio Announces Submission of its Biologics License Application for SkinTE® for the Treatment of Wagner Grade 1 Diabetic Foot Ulcers

SkinTE® would be the first new biologic commercially available in the U.S. for the treatment of a common chronic wound indication in nearly 30 years, if approved.

July 1, 2026
KidneyIntelX® Delivers Unprecedented Two-Year Real-World Outcomes in Diabetic Kidney Disease: No Comparable Risk Assessment Tool Exists

Landmark study of 2,470 patients across two U.S. health systems demonstrates sustained risk-stratified improvements in kidney function, increases in guideline-directed therapy uptake, and – for the first time – measurable reduction in individual patient risk trajectories over 24 months

2025 Utah Life Sciences Award Recipients

Lifetime Achievement
Dr. Wes Sundquist

Innovation Impact
Nusano

Entrepreneur of the Year
Shawn Fojtik

Executive of the Year
Fred Lampropoulos

Friend of Industry
Dr. Taylor Randall

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