WELCOME TO UTAH'S LIFE SCIENCES INDUSTRY.

• Author: Ji, Richard

Dear Readers,

Welcome to Utah Life Sciences Magazine, the first in a series of special publications that take an in-depth look at the state's life sciences industry. This special series will educate the reader about the economic contribution, companies, products, leaders, innovators, investors, partnerships, and workforce that define this dynamic industry and extended ecosystem. Utah's life sciences mission is to deliver life-changing medical technologies, diagnostics, and therapies to advance health and wellness.

Our feature story provides a detailed report on a new study, the Economic Impacts of Utah's Life Sciences Industry, recently released by the University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. According to the study, the industry, with strengths in medical technologies, advanced diagnostics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare IT, supported over 130,000 jobs in 2017 and created $13 billion in state GDP. Clearly, this sector is a powerful driver of the state's economy.

On the cover is Dell Loy Hansen, entrepreneur and owner of Real Salt Lake. He is pictured with innovator Jay Muse, President and CEO...