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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

June 19, 2026
BioUtah and Utah’s Life Sciences Industry Take Center Stage with Pavilion at BIO International Convention

The Utah Pavilion will serve as a gathering place to help convention attendees discover the state’s vibrant life sciences industry and the sector’s unique culture of collaboration that drives innovation.

June 18, 2026
Halia Therapeutics Secures FDA Fast Track for Ofirnoflast

The designation follows encouraging Phase 2 clinical trial results.

June 18, 2026
Denali Therapeutics Enters Agreement to Sell Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher for $195 Million

Proceeds from transaction to support advancement of Denali’s broad TransportVehicle™-enabled clinical portfolio for lysosomal storage disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.

June 18, 2026
Co-Diagnostics Hosts Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Joint Venture CoMira for Unveiling of Future Automated Manufacturing Line

Visit has included tour of Utah headquarters and automated manufacturing facilities ahead of planned technology transfer.

June 17, 2026
CancerVax Successfully Demonstrates Full Nanoparticle Delivery in Mouse Study

First biodistribution study of the Company’s complete cancer targeting nanoparticle avoided many healthy organs.

June 17, 2026
nCAP Medical Announces Publication of Positive RCT Results Demonstrating NeuroCuple® Provides Meaningful, Opioid-Sparing Pain Relief Immediately Following Total Knee Arthroplasty

The study, published in the Journal of Arthroplasty, highlighted that the Company’s NeuroCuple® Nanotechnology Device achieved statistically significant reduction in opioid use.

June 11, 2026
HITLAB World Cup Innovation Hackathon

Build It Live at the HITLAB World Cup.

June 11, 2026
DiscGenics Announces Independent DSMB Safety Review Supports Continuation of Phase III Study of IDCT Without Modifications

The DSMB review was conducted as part of the pre-planned clinical safety oversight process agreed upon with the U.S. FDA.

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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