BioUtah Upcoming Events:
September 7 :
Regulatory, Quality and Compliance Committee meeting - 1 PM
Feldman's Deli at 2005 East 2700 South SLC
September 8 :
Regenerative Medtech Luncheon - 11:00 AM -1:00 PM
University of Utah Sorenson Molecular Biology Building 36 S. Wasatch Drive. Admission is free for everyone. Please register here.
September 13:
Biotech Industry Networking Event - 5 PM
Rob and Linda Etherington’s will host this event at their home located at 2541 E. Murray Holladay Road, Holladay, UT. This networking event is focused on our members in the biotech sector.Hors d'eouvres and drinks will be served. Seating is limited to the first 30 registrants. Register HERE.
September 21:
Women in Life Science Networking Event
We are pleased to announce Jackie Biskupski, Salt Lake City Mayor will be the keynote speaker for this event. LeFavi Wealth Management is sponsoring an opportunity for women to mingle and strengthen networks among the life science community. The event will be hosted by Edwards Life Sciences at 12050 Lone Peak Parkway, Draper, UT. It goes from 4-6 PM and drinks andhors d'eouveswill be served. It is free for members, so register HERE!
September 21 & 22:
White Hat Investor Conference
Phoenix, AZ
(AZ Bio, ColoradoBio, BioUtah & Idaho)
October 6: 7am – 5pm
BioUtah Annual Life Science Summit
Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center, Suite 355 | Register Today!
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Note from the President
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
August is typically a quiet month, but not for BioUtah! There were a lot of fruitful activities supporting Utah’s life science community this past month.
On August 11, BioUtah and AdvaMed hosted an executive roundtable event at the UofU’s Center for Medical Innovation to honor Senator Hatch. BioUtah and AdvaMed were joined by more than 30 medtech executives to present Senator Hatch an award for his leadership and support for advocating policy initiatives that promote medical innovation and patient access to care. We were honored to have Tim Ring, Chairman and CEO of CR Bard and Scott Whittaker, President and CEO, AdvMed join us for this special event. The medtech executives highlighted their appreciation for Senator Hatch’s leadership and tireless efforts to try and eliminate the medical tax device tax and success in temporary two-year suspension which has provided needed relief to the industry. They provided specific examples how the delay has helped their companies reinvest in R&D, infrastructure, and workforce expansion, which has helped Utah’s economy grow. After the breakfast, Tim Ring hosted the Senator for a tour of CR Bard’s manufacturing facility. Hopefully you saw the full-page ad AdvaMed and BioUtah placed in the Salt Lake Tribune and Desert News thanking the Senator for his leadership and our joint press release, which ran the same day. You can find AdvaMed’s newsletter reporting on this story here:http://storypartnersdc.com/AdvaMed/Advamed2016newsletter%20-%20August.html
We would also like to thank Shawn Fojtik for hosting a fun and relaxing networking event in his beautiful home in Park City! What a great night networking with over 40 of our life science colleagues. Please visit BioUtah’s events calendar for other great networking opportunities coming up.
On August 30, Snow Christensen & Martineau (SCM) sponsored a luncheon on “Patenting Diagnostics Methods” and facilitated a discussion on the relevant court decisions and US Patent Office policies and practices relating to patent eligibility of diagnostic methods, providing practical guidance on how to successfully obtain patent protection for diagnostic methods. Thank you, Chris Wight, for leading this complicated discussion and SCM for hosting this event.
Lastly, registration and sponsorship opportunities are open for BioUtah’s annual Utah Life Science Summit, Frontiers of Innovation and Regulation, on October 6! Please visit our website at utahlifesciecesummit.comfor all the details We are excited to announce a new and interactive format including a series of “Life Science Talks” and more in-depth working sessions as well as an all day regulatory, compliance and quality working session.
As always, please feel free to call or email me with any questions, new ideas or suggestions on how BioUtah can work better for you!
Warmly,
Kelly Slone
Kelly Slone
President & CEO, BioUtah
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Appreciation Event for Senator Hatch Pictures
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Medical Innovation Pathways (MIP) Update
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Awarded the Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership Grant for development of the Medical Innovations Pathways (MIP), BioUtah and fourteen of its member companies, who signed on as key industry partners, have been working diligently to define a set of courses that will prepare high school seniors and adult learners for careers in the Life Sciences industry. Our progress to date is the direct result of strong collaboration with our industry, education and government partners, including Granite, Canyons and Davis School Districts, Salt Lake Community College, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Department of Workforce Services and the Utah State Board of Education. We’re fortunate to have the opportunity to help drive the curriculum needed to build a pipeline of talent for our industry.
READ MORE HERE
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| BioUtah Service Provider Spotlight |
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PathWise, located at 1411 N 910 E, Amerian Fork, are a leading global provider of quality systems solutions. They partner with life science organizations to ensure quality, safety, and compliance in our world’s healthcare.
For over 20 years, PathWise has worked with life science and manufacturing industries, led global roll-outs of quality systems and driven regulatory action remediation efforts for many of the Fortune 500 companies in the Life Sciences industry. PathWise brings an intimate knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards.
Discount for BioUtah Members -- Open enrollment quality systems training in Investigations and CAPA and Technical Writing and Documenting Investigations just $800, regularly $1295.
*Contact PathWise for more information. |
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| State & National Life Science News |
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| Science, Critical Thinking, and Curiosity: the Trifecta For Our Children’s Future
Humans are naturally curious. Throughout time, we have wanted to understand the world we live in and have used various methods to do so. Science has proven to be the best way. Through scientific approaches and critical thinking, humans have explored and learned what things are made of, how they work, and what they do. Technology has applied that knowledge to create “things” that make our life better in all areas: work (software and computing), home (appliances), personal (mobile devices, games and entertainment technologies).
Penna Powers Named State’s Cancer Control Program Agency of Record
Salt Lake City—The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) has selected Penna Powers as its new agency of record for its Utah Cancer Control Program.
SLCC Receives $819K National Science Foundation Grant
Salt Lake Community College’s biotechnology program received an $819,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to further efforts in the area of competency-based education (CBE).
10 female CEOs making their mark in healthcare
As CEOs, these 12 women have positively impacted their hospitals and health systems, and the greater healthcare industry.
Wearable Medical Devices In the Healthcare System
The Center for Disease Control estimated that about 86% of all US healthcare spending is on treating chronic medical conditions. On a global scale, health-risk behavior, such as physical inactivity and poor nutrition, costs healthcare systems around the world $53 billion. As the cases of chronic illnesses increases, the demand for long-term care increases and patient compliance is crucial.
FDA approves Novartis biosimilar to Amgen's Enbrel
WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Novartis AG's biosimilar version of Amgen Inc's arthritis drug Enbrel.
The FDA approved the drug, Erelzi, known also as etanercept-szzs, for multiple inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and plaque psoriasis, a skin condition.
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BioUtah Awards Nominations Close Friday, September 2nd!
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MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURING: Processes & Practices
The medical device industry is growing with over 100 established companies in the state of Utah! The Medical Device Manufacturing: Processes and Practices certificate program includes a series of courses addressing the competencies outlined by the medical device industry and covers basic core knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions. Each course content aligns with national industry-recognized standards.
Click here for course information & registration
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MDMA’s 9th Annual MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE FORUM
September 29, 2016
Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel | Palo Alto, CA
This unique, one-day event is a must for CEO’s & Senior Executives to meet and discuss the issues that face the med tech industry.
Hear from some of the top industry experts and government officials who will address investment options, FDA reforms, reimbursement strategies and much more.
REGISTER TODAY to ensure your spot at this popular conference. Discount hotel rates are available by clicking here.
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INTERNATIONAL BIOFEST 2016
October 24-27, 2016 | Melbourne, AUS
International BioFest 2016 will be the largest-ever gathering in Australian life sciences, with three major conferences coming together in one week in one place as one integrated network.
International BioFest 2016 is expected to attract over 2,500 delegates to attend the academic, industry and investor events in Melbourne from 24 – 27 October 2016. The event will be a celebration of Australian and international life sciences and highlight Melbourne as one of the world’s great biotech hubs.
Register Here
2nd Annual GENOME EDITING & ENGINEERING CONFERENCE
November 16-17, 2016
The Harvard Club | Boston, MA
The Boot Camp is a very intensive training program designed for those that have relevant experience in research and development of New Chemical and New Biological Entities. This is a very challenging program because of the content, but also because of the amount that must be accomplished in two full days. Participants that complete the Boot Camp can be proud of their accomplishment and the Certificate of Completion that they have earned.
Register Here
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Road Map to 2030:
Surgery's Essential Role in Achieving Health for All
HOW TO LEVERAGE INNOVATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND FINANCING IN SURGICAL CARE TO CATALYZE PROGRESS TOWARD THE SDGs
Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 | Time: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Location: Apella Event Space at Alexandria Center
450 East 29th Street, Room 200, New York, NY 10016
Hosted in parallel with the 71st UN General Assembly, this high level panel will focus on safe surgical care as a catalyst for achieving universal health coverage and the broader sustainable development agenda. Panelists will discuss strategies for strengthening surgical care and health systems overall, highlighting the linkages between robust country-level engagement, innovative approaches, effective financing strategies and collaboration across sectors.
Reception will follow.
Please RSVP today to reserve your spot.
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WHITE HAT INVESTORS
September 21 & 22, 2016 | Phoenix, AZ
The West was won by innovators, investors, and prospectors who understood the value of discovery and accepted the challenge of investing in new frontier. Join us to meet a new generation of biotech and healthcare pioneers.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JULY 15th!
Register Here
2016 USTAR CONFLUENCE
October 4-5, 2016 | 9:00AM - 3:30PM
James LeVoy Sorenson Molecular Biotechnology Building | SLC, UT
More information coming soon at ustar.org
2nd Annual GENOME EDITING & ENGINEERING CONFERENCE
February 2-7, 2017 | San Diego, CA
The conference brings together the key industry leaders and researchers to address the concepts, challenges & applications of the genome editing tools like CRISPR/Cas9, TALENs.
Register Here
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