CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VION Biosciences, a life science platform company focused on specialty reagents in the life science research, diagnostic, and drug discovery space, announced the recent acquisition of Salt Lake City-based Echelon Biosciences, a trusted supplier of critical materials, notably lipid-based excipients, to its growing portfolio. This acquisition serves as the second investment under VION Biosciences LLC (“VION Biosciences”), Iron Path Capital’s roll-up platform in the life science sector led by life science industry veteran, Mark Thornton.