David J. Bearss

Chairman And CEO at BioUtah

David Bearss Ph.D. is a distinguished biopharmaceutical leader with extensive experience in executive roles and board memberships across multiple organizations. As Co-Founder, CEO, President, and Chairman of the Board at Halia Therapeutics since October 2020, David also serves as Co-Founder and Chairman of Biolexis Therapeutics, Inc., and is a Board Member for BioUtah and Partner at UVB Capital. David's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from UT Health San Antonio and a Postdoctoral fellowship in Oncology and Cancer Biology. David has held advisory and directorial positions in several biotech firms, contributing to the advancement of innovative therapeutics.

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Lehi, United States

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BioUtah

BioUtah is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(6) trade association serving Utah's life sciences community through events, advocacy, media, connectivity, and more. We are committed to growing the Beehive State into a global life sciences leader--a recognized epicenter for innovation, job creation, and advancements in health care quality. We represent a diverse range of members, including manufacturers and developers of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and biotechnology products, as well as government, academic, and healthcare institutions. Our members also include national trade associations and key service providers who support our industry. We are passionately focused on growing Utah’s life sciences industry by advocating for legislative initiatives at both the state and federal level that support the cause of health care in Utah. We also work to enhance the public and private sector’s understanding of the economic contributions made by our industry, provide educational forums to highlight current topics of discussion, and encourage collaboration and innovation amongst our members. With over 225 members and growing, we invite you to join our community and help us advance our ambitious agenda and programming. Together, we can build on our successes, partner to meet new challenges, and position the industry for the future. We stand with you to deliver on the promise of innovation and better health care for patients worldwide.


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SLC, United States

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