"Det krävs mer än pengar för att bli en framstående nation inom life science"

Debatt: Det krävs en helhetssyn av ett läkemedels hela livscykel för att uppfylla regeringens mål att med forskning och innovation och därför startar Läkemedelsverket nu ett innovationskontor, skriver generaldirektör Christina Åkerman med kollegor.

Nya behandlingar bromsas av regler

Modern teknik har fått forskningen kring gener, sjukdomsmekanismer och individanpassade terapier att göra raketartade framsteg. Nu gäller det för vårdsektorn och de regulatoriska myndigheterna att hänga med så att framstegen kan tillämpas i klinik.

KI mörkade kritik

- ledningen påverkade oberoende experters utvärdering.

Changing e-solutions for clinical trials

Social media and personalized medicine are two factors that will have a great impact on the design and IT-solutions for clinical trials. Unithink is an upcoming, e-solutions company for clinical trials, eager to thrive on this development.

Happy exhibitors!

There were fewer vistors this year but most exhibitors are content.

Printing sensors for biological samples

Acreo develops technologies for printed electronics. Using organic printers, Acreo can print a transistor where biological samples can be placed.

Hello Johan Billiet...

...Flanders Investment and Trade Agency, why are there so many Belgian companies represented at Biotech Forum?

"An open mind is the key to successful meetings"

Meeting in person is irreplaceble when it comes to finding a new partner. Johan Ohlsson at Venture Valuation is happy with his meetings at Biotech Forum so far and encourages Scandinavian companies to put themselves in the spotlight.

Take off for this year's fair

More visitors than previously were preregistered when Scanlab and Biotech Forum opened today. But the future of the exhibitions and their design is uncertain.

How to be a perfect mingler

Linkedin, Facebook, MSN and Gmail are all perfect tools for the urban businessman or woman to keep track of and stay up-to-date with contacts. "But in the end, networking is about meeting and talking to people face-to-face," says mingling expert Mia Forsgren.

High hopes for future partnering - the solution for struggling fairs

Business fairs are struggling but the concept of partnering is hotter than ever. By using social media, participants can prepare themselves for the perfect meeting.

Ideon - Sweden's oldest science park

Old is not synonymous with boring. Swedens oldest science park Ideon still manages to attract young companies with big ideas. The recipe for success? To continue to invest in further development.

Diagnostics for personalized medicine

Per Matsson from Phadia anticipates changes in the standards for health care. Accordiing to him, expensive new drugs will create a market for more extensive diagnostics.

Mingling do's and don'ts

Linkedin, Facebook, MSN and Gmail are all perfect tools for the urban businessman or woman to keep track of and stay up-to-date with contacts. "But in the end, networking is about meeting and talking to people face-to-face," says mingling expert Mia Forsgren at Begriplig.

Reidar Rasmussen, Labmodul

Why are you going to Scanlab and Biotech Forum?

Einar Pontén, Managing Director, Merck Sequant

Why are you going to Scanlab+Biotech Forum?

Cate Poulsen, Qiagen

Why are you going to Scanlab and Biotech Forum?

Martin Willner, Manager Lab, Nordic Service Manager, Mettler-Toledo AB

Why are you going to Scanlab+Biotech Forum?

Young, bright and committed to labtech

Ghazal Voghoui recently bought her first apartment and finally settled in Stockholm again. Last year, she finished her law studies and she is relieved to be back after living in Geneva for four years. On November 10 she will take a big career leap, becoming the new CEO of Swedish Labtech.

How to get the most out of the fair

Urvattnat sjukvårdsförslag i USA

Athera signs production partnership

The companys novel cardiovascular product will be manufactured in Germany.

Test if you carry the fat virus

In a soon future there may be a quick and simple test that could show if you are infected with Ad-36, a human adenovirus that can make you over-weight.

Grant for development projects in Gothenburg

Seven research projects receive SEK 1 million to promote commercialization of early drug development and medical technology.