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Building Utah's Life Sciences Ecosystem

BioHive is an organization dedicated to fostering innovation and growth in the life sciences and healthcare innovation industry. Through the power of community, we bring together brilliant minds, startups, students, established companies, and investors to create a thriving ecosystem that drives breakthroughs and advances in medical research and technology, all while actively giving back and supporting the community that has helped us thrive.

Utah by the Numbers

Life sciences and health innovation companies in the state of Utah
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Meet the Industry

A diverse range of companies working to advance bio-centric solutions.

Research, Testing, and Medical Labs
29%
Biosciences Related Distribution
49%
Medical Devices and Diagnostics
13%
Therapeutics and Pharmaceuticals
11%

Fastest Growing

Utah ranked among the fastest-growing life sciences industries in the nation in 2022

DIRECT & INDIRECT JOBS
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The BioHive Mission

Established in 2021, BioHive is a 501(c)(3) non profit, public-private partnership to brand, build and bring together Utah’s life science and healthcare innovation ecosystem. BioHive seeks to connect, unite and support the industry and broader ecosystem with a focus on serving our community.

Our Pillars

BUILD

We are committed to strengthening and expanding the foundation of our industry through workforce development, fostering collaboration, and supporting the growth of new ideas and technologies that shape the future.

BRAND

BioHive is the united voice to define and differentiate Utah’s life sciences and healthcare innovation ecosystem. We are committed to showcasing our state as the hub for life sciences. By promoting the achievements and innovators in this field, we attract top talent, investment and foster collaboration within our state and beyond. 

BRING TOGETHER

We connect talent, industry, academia, clinical spaces, and more to create opportunities for collaboration that spark innovation, accelerate progress, and improve healthcare outcomes.

Our Communities Care #BioHiveCares

200+

Meals Served

200+

Math kits assembled

500+

Math kits donated

5000

Snack kits donated

The BioHive Team

Andy Robertson

Executive Director

Jenna Barbari

Senior Communications Director

Anna Rossow

Marketing & Program Coordinator

Aimee Francis

Returnship Coordinator

Alisha Thomas

Business Intern

Joelle Annen

Marcom & Events Intern

Meet Our Amazing Board

Jared Bauer

Board Chair // CEO, Seek Labs

Cindy Dunkle

Board Vice Chair // BioHive, Chief People Officer // Denali Therapeutics

Rich Israelsen

Board Member // Chief Revenue Officer WTC Utah
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Kelvyn Cullimore

Board Member // President & CEO, BioUtah
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Erin Mendenhall

Board Member // Salt Lake City Mayor

John Pearce

Board Member // Partner, Wilson Sonsini

Lance Soffe

Board Member // Senior Vice President of Economic Growth, GOED

Kristin Wihera

Board Member // Director of Fund Operations, Nucleus Institute
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Ryan Morley

Board Member // Partner, SpringTide Ventures
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Randy Rasmussen

Board Member // Former CEO, BioFire Diagnostics

Rachel Hess

Board Member // System Chief Research Officer & Associate VP of Research, University of Utah Health

Tracy George

Board Member // President-Innovation & CSO, ARUP Laboratories

Aimee Edwards

Board Member // Previous BioHive Executive Director