Press Release

Canyon Labs Partners with BioUtah to Advance Utah's Growing Life Sciences Sector

June 28, 2022

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 28, 2022,Canyon Labs, a new full-service laboratory offering medical device, pharmaceutical, andnutraceutical testing, scientific and regulatory consulting, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) services,just announced its partnership with BioUtah—the only trade association devoted toserving the life sciences business community in Utah.

Of the partnership, Canyon Labs’ CEO Dr. Haven McCall remarked, “We’re thrilled to be part ofBioUtahand its 200members, including many influential companies like BioFire, Merit Medicaland Strykerjust to name a few.To be associated withmany of these incredible organizationsand to be able to serve one of the fastest growing life sciences communities in the countryis a fantastic opportunity.”

In turn, BioUtah’s president and CEO KelvynCullimore said, “As an organization dedicated to bringing together life sciencesbusinesses and teams throughout the state—including medical device, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, laboratories, and biotechnology—having Canyon Labs join BioUtah as an Elite Level member isvery exciting. With a shared singular focus of improving health and wellness through the development and delivery of innovative technologies, services, and solutions, we look forward to the positive contribution we know Canyon Labs will make to building the life sciences industry in Utah. Their commitment to offering services to help Utah life sciences companies achieve stringent quality, safety, and regulatory standards will be a valuable service.” Cullimore adds, “We know that the morebusinesses like Canyon Labsthat become part of BioUtah, the more it will help us reach our goal of growing the state of Utah into a global life sciences leader and epicenter for innovation, health care quality, and job creation.”

With a team of experienced scientists, microbiologists, chemists, and regulatory experts, Canyon Labs has over 100 years of experience in the laboratory industryandguiding businesses through the complexities of products regulated by the FDA.

Dr. McCallof Canyon Labs says, “We feel BioUtah’s goal of accelerating health care advances through collaboration within the life science communityaligns seamlessly with our goals at Canyon Labs.Our state-of-the-art facility will serve many of the medical device and pharmaceutical organizations thatare part of BioUtahandfuture startups that jointhe organization. We are also committed to growing the sector by creating more jobs.” Adding, “By early 2023,we will have 50 full-time employees on staff at Canyon Labsand look forward to continuing to grow in the years to come.”

To learn more about Canyon Labs, please visit canyonlabs.com, and to learn more about BioUtah, visit bioutah.org.

About Canyon Labs

Canyon Labs is an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory that provides laboratory testing, scientific and technical consulting, and clinical research services for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, OTC drugs, and biologics.Its 17,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility is also registered with the FDA as an analytical lab and Institutional Review Board. In addition, Canyon Labs holds a Class E Pharmacy License, a Controlled Substance License, and a CLIA certificate waiver fromthe State of Utah. Established in 2020by medical device and pharmaceutical experts, Canyon Labs is a one-stop shop for all laboratory, scientific, and IRB needs. For more information, contact us at info@canyonlabs.com or call 801.580.6991.

About BioUtah

BioUtah is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(6) trade association serving the life sciences community in Utah. They are comprised of manufacturers and developers of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and biotechnology products,as well as government, academic, and health care institutionsall focused on improving health and wellness through the delivery of innovative technologies and services. They also count among its members those who support the industry,such as national trade associations and key service providers. Together, BioUtah creates a community that fosters collaboration, promotes innovation, and accelerates health care advances to save lives and improve quality of life.

CONTACT

ShaLyse Walker
Public Relations Manager
801.830.5895
shalyse.walker@canyonlabs.com

Meet Nagar
Head of Marketing
801.259.6947
meet.nagar@canyonlabs.com