BioUtah to Hold the 2025 Life Sciences Day on the Hill at the Utah State Capitol

Utah life sciences companies will exhibit their innovative healthcare products in the state capitol rotunda January 30, at the 2025 Life Sciences Day on the Hill and engage directly with legislators to highlight the importance of the industry.

Key Takeaways

  • BioUtah, in partnership with the Utah Life Sciences Innovation Caucus and the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, will hold the 2025 Life Sciences Day on the Hill January 30, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm MT, at the Utah State Capitol, in Salt Lake City.
  • More than 25 Utah life sciences companies will exhibit in the capitol rotunda and engage directly with state legislators about their life-changing innovations.
  • With more than $22B in GDP and more than 1,600 companies employing 180,000 Utahns, Utah’s life sciences industry has become a major force in the state’s economy.

SALT LAKE CITY -– January 29, 2025 – BioUtah, Utah’s trade association dedicated to the life sciences community, in partnership with the Utah Life Sciences Innovation Caucus and the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, will hold the 2025 Life Sciences Day on the Hill January 30, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm MT, at the Utah State Capitol, in Salt Lake City.

Featuring exhibits from local life sciences companies in the capitol rotunda, the Life Sciences Day on Capitol Hill provides an exceptional opportunity for innovators to engage directly with state legislators and showcase Utah’s diverse bio industry, from medical devices and diagnostics to biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.

“The gathering turns the spotlight on our industry for a day of education and impactful conversations with policymakers,” said Kelvyn Cullimore, president and CEO of BioUtah. “As one of the fastest-growing healthcare innovation hubs in the nation, legislators will learn about an array of new technologies that are changing patients’ lives.” 

With more than $22B in GDP and more than 1,600 companies employing 180,000 Utahns, Utah’s life sciences industry has become a major force in the state’s economy. 

This year’s event will feature displays from more than 25 companies, including:

  • ARUP Laboratories
  • ATL Technology
  • BD
  • bioMerieux Inc.
  • Canyon Labs
  • Co-Diagnostics, Inc. 
  • Curavit
  • Edwards Lifesciences 
  • Emergency Scientific
  • Epitel
  • Fluidx Medical Technology
  • IBEX Clinical Research
  • Intermountain Health
  • Kolosis
  • Merit Medical Systems
  • Nelson Labs
  • Nusano
  • Pain Relief International
  • Seek Labs
  • SPIRE
  • Stryker
  • SymbioCellTech
  • University of Utah
  • UVU College of Science
  • Videra Health
  • ZIEN Medical Technologies



About BioUtah
BioUtah is an independent 501(c)(6) trade association serving Utah’s life sciences industry. Its member companies reflect a broad spectrum of the industry with strengths in medical device manufacturing and services, research and testing, biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, and diagnostics, amongst others; and are a key driver of Utah’s economy and advancing healthcare.

Key Takeaways

  • BioUtah, in partnership with the Utah Life Sciences Innovation Caucus and the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, will hold the 2025 Life Sciences Day on the Hill January 30, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm MT, at the Utah State Capitol, in Salt Lake City.
  • More than 25 Utah life sciences companies will exhibit in the capitol rotunda and engage directly with state legislators about their life-changing innovations.
  • With more than $22B in GDP and more than 1,600 companies employing 180,000 Utahns, Utah’s life sciences industry has become a major force in the state’s economy.

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The gathering turns the spotlight on our industry for a day of education and impactful conversations with policymakers. As one of the fastest-growi...
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Kelvyn Cullimore
President and CEO
Kelvyn has three decades experience as a medtech CEO, over a decade on the board of the Medical Device Manufacturers Association and over a decade as mayor of a suburb of Salt Lake City. He brings a unique understanding of industry and policy issues to advance association objectives and help member companies. He has been CEO of BioUtah since October 2018.
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Denise Bell
Vice President, Programming & Government Affairs
With over 25 years experience in Washington D.C. in high-level government affairs positions representing physician specialties, laboratories, hospital systems and health insurers Denise has extensive knowledge of healthcare policy and the legislative and regulatory process. In addition to her work in policy and advocacy, Denise served as a legislative assistant in the U.S. House of Representatives. She joined BioUtah in 2016.
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Josel McCabe
Office Manager
Josel serves as the office and membership manager for BioUtah. Her duties include helping BioUtah members save money through accessing the BIO Business Solutions group purchasing program. Josel understands the entrepreneurial spirit having worked as part of a biotech startup company. Josel has the necessary experience to assure BioUtah’s interactions with its members are personal and professional. Josel has been with BioUtah since February 2018.
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Abbey Brewer
Member Program Manager
Abbey is our newest addition to the team as member program manager. Having come from a corporate wellness and exercise science background, she is excited to bring her passion for “improving the human condition” to Utah’s life sciences industry. As member program manager, Abbey is here to provide services regarding our BIO Business Solutions program, event planning and marketing support. She is eager to rub shoulders with current and prospective member companies to advance association and industry objectives.
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Nate Gibby
Director of Marketing
Nate has served as BioUtah’s director of marketing since 2016. With degrees in public relations and public administration, Nate has spent nearly 25 years as a marketing consultant for various agencies and companies. In 2006, he co-founded Serfwerks, a boutique marketing agency specializing in strategic marketing development. His background in strategy development, quantitative analysis and web development make him a crucial part of the BioUtah team.
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Contacts

Denise Bell
denise@bioutah.org