Salt Lake Life Science Angels

Tute Genomics is a cloud-based clinical genome interpretation platform that enables researchers and clinicians to utilize human genome data for scientific discovery and individualized treatment. It has developed the most advanced analytical methods for genome analysis by incorporating proprietary machine-learning algorithms into a cloud-based application that allows researchers to analyze and interpret entire human genomes and discover genes and biomarkers at an unprecedented rate. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Provo, Utah.

Olive Medical Corporation, a Salt Lake City, UT based medical device manufacturing company, is dedicated to providing affordable HD MIS imaging equipment to the OR. The TCK1 HD Camera Head and OVB1 HD Camera Control Unit introduces affordable “True HD” MIS visualization with intuitive controls and light weight ergonomics. Using a combination of superior technology, cutting-edge imaging sensors and lean manufacturing processes, Olive Medical’s visualization system fits all cost containment needs. Olive Medical manufacturing is based in the United States.

Each year approximately 3,000 people in the US die because of incorrectly placed feeding tubes. Veritract is developing feeding tubes with integrated optics and steering allowing precision tube placement and confirmation in the GI tract through direct vision. Their technology can be utilized to prevent unnecessary deaths or serious complications.

VisualShare provides software solutions for image sharing and collaboration. VisualShare builds applications for organizations that need to share images, conduct reviews and document results. One of VisualShare's initial markets is Tele-health applications that serve geographically distant communities. The company products establish a framework to support image-centric collaboration and sharing. The framework stores all collected information in a single record that can be re-used for many stakeholder requirements, such as internal or external reviews, quality assurance/quality control, audit, and evidentiary logging purposes. VisualShare is a privately held company, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company has exclusively licensed from the University of Utah, the founders' patent (pending) of the conceptual framework that forms the underlying IP. Under the license, the company retains all rights to the technology derivatives developed by VisualShare.

MediProPharma, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Midvale, Utah.

Q Therapeutics is a development stage company, engages in the development of human cell-based therapies for the treatment of degenerative diseases of the brain and spinal cord. The company develops Q-Cells that is intended for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, transverse myelitis, traumatic spinal cord injury, and Parkinson’s disease, as well as for Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, Leukodystrophies and central nervous system storage diseases, and peripheral neuropathies. Q Therapeutics is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.