SALT LAKE CITY — Utahns often hear about Silicon Slopes. However, another type of tech industry is making big waves in the state’s economy as well: biotech.
BioUtah President Kelvyn Cullimore told KSL NewsRadio that it’s grown into a $22 billion industry in the Beehive State.
“I think many people would be really surprised to know the kinds of technologies that are being done here,” Cullimore said.
He said local companies are working on things like aortic valve replacements, new cancer-fighting techniques, and even brain-computer interface technology.
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Cullimore said biotech is different from other tech fields because it’s all about “life sciences.” This means utilizing technology to improve and save people’s lives.
“We’re seeing new technologies for treating cancer that are amazing. Diagnostics that can tell you what kind of Alzheimer’s you have. We’ve got drugs that are …