BioUtah is pleased to recognize Rare Disease Day, designated as February 28. There are approximately 7,000 rare diseases, affecting an estimated 25 million to 30 million Americans. Only five percent of these diseases have a treatment. The mantra of the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) – “Alone we are rare. Together we are strong” […]
In this year’s legislative session, two bills could be problematic for life sciences companies in Utah. HB60 prohibits employers from requiring proof of vaccination from employees or patrons. While it provides an exemption for federally regulated entities like hospitals, it does not provide an exemption for life sciences employees who interact with those institutions who […]
Life Sciences Day on Capitol Hill was held on February 16 filling the Capitol rotunda with 24 companies showcasing their innovations to lawmakers and collectively, reflecting the strength of Utah’s BioHive. Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson was on hand to personally visit with company representatives and learn about the important work they’re doing to advance healthcare. […]
Originally published by IONIQ Sciences Dear IONIQ Sciences Shareholders and Friends, Greetings from IONIQ Sciences where we continue to follow the science and invest in exceptional team members, advisors and consultants to help us modernize early-stage cancer detection. LUNG Cancer – we have submitted our application to the FDA!! We have formally submitted our De Novo application to […]
Salt Lake City, UT, February 2, 2022 – IONIQ Sciences, Inc. (“IONIQ” or the “Company”) announced today that it has filed a De Novo application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) for its IONIQ ProLung Test™ used for lung cancer. Mr. Jared Bauer, IONIQ Sciences CEO, stated, “Today we submitted our De […]
PARK CITY, Utah and HERZLIYA, Israel, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — BlueWind Medical™, Ltd., developer of the innovative RENOVA™ iStim implantable neuromodulation device for treatment of Overactive Bladder, today announced additions to its leadership team in preparation for commercialization of the RENOVA product line. The company has added Mike Ruger as Vice President of Sales, Sandra […]
Salt Lake City, November 30, 2021 – In collaboration with two of our Scientific Advisors, IONIQ Sciences, Inc. (“IONIQ” or the “Company”), is proud to announce the prestigious IEEE Access peer-reviewed journal has published a scientific manuscript on the life-saving potential of our ‘breakthrough’ bioimpedance technology in breast cancer. “Skin Electrical Resistance as a Diagnostic […]
University of Utah Research Park was host to the 2021 International Conference of the Association of University Research Parks from October 18-21, 2021. The opening “campfire” was held at Red Butte Amphitheater on the afternoon of October 19. Speakers included new University of Utah President, Taylor Randall and Dean Peter Trapa of the College of […]
By: Joe Spillner of Squire Historically, there has been a terrific tax incentive for noncorporate taxpayers to invest in small businesses granted under section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code. More commonly known as Qualified Small Business Stock (“QSBS”) gain exclusion, section 1202 provides noncorporate taxpayers the opportunity to exclude 100% of any gain on a […]
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION October 15, 2021 The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-3372-P2 P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244–8013 Re: Medicare Program; Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) and Definition of “Reasonable and Necessary” Proposed Rule: [CMS-3372-P2] Dear Administrator Brooks-LaSure: BioUtah appreciates the […]
Yesterday, US Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT-1) visited the burgeoning BioHive community in Logan, touring Utah State University’s (USU0 state-of-the-art BioInnovations Center, Quansys Biosciences and ELITech. Utah’s life sciences industry, from Logan to St. George, is one of the fastest-growing in the nation. “Cache Valley has become a hub for bioscience, and I thank BioUtah for […]
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — PolarityTE, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTE) a biotechnology company developing regenerative tissue products and biomaterials, today provided an update regarding its Investigational New Drug Application (IND) for SkinTE® with a proposed indication for chronic cutaneous ulcers submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in July 2021. The Company received […]