VTT in brief

VTT is a broad science cluster with research within applied materials, chemical and biochemical processes, energy, industrial systems management, information and communication technologies, microtechnology and electronics.

Oslo Cancer Cluster

Cancer is, of course, the focus for this Oslo-based cluster, which is solely dedicated to cancer treatment and diagnostics. Oslo cancer cluster is also a part of Medcoast, a Swedish and Norwegian cluster.

Multilabel plate readers with luminescence capability

The Enspire Multilabel Plate Reader platform from Perkin Elmer now features sensitive luminescence detection. The new detection capability is primarily aimed at improving assay performance and sensitivity for scientists working with primary cells or stem

Cell incubator with built-in microscope

InCu-view live is an incubator from Sanyo for cell or embryo culture with documentation functionality.

Partnering offer for scientists and medics

For the first time in the history of Biotech Forum, scientists and medics are invited to join the partnering event. I

Stockholm-Uppsala life science cluster in brief

Stockholm-Uppsala evolves around the research at Karolinska Institutet and Uppsala University. Typical areas of research are protein research, neuroscience and cancer.

Tikomed får gräddfil

Amerikanska FDA har beviljat särläkemedelsstaus, Orphan drug designation, för Tikomeds preparat Ibsolvmir. Beslutet innebär att utvecklingen av substansen kommer att skyndas på och företaget får också sju års marknadsexklusivitet i USA.

Anything is measurable

At the seminar "Du är vad jag mäter - hjärnans kemi i ett provrör", Jonas Bergquist, professor of analytical chemistry and neurochemistry, will dig deep into the research of analyzing markers in body fluids.

A crash course in IP strategy

"Publish, publish, publish!" Sound familiar? So to meet the researcher's wishes, do you scribble a patent application with lipstick on a napkin and send it in? At the seminar Patent Strategies in the Biotech Company, you will have the chance to find out why this might not be the best idea.

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.

BMAs: Run your own business

After graduation you must decide: be an employee or start your own business. This is not really the situation for BMAs today, but a collaborative project between Swedish public actors and some companies aims to change that and make entrepreneurs of BMAs.

Platform for high security virus purification

Millipore Corporation has introduced the Viresolve Pro Solution system, a new system for purification of viruses. The technology in the new platform includes a novel patent pending membrane.

Enjoy Stockholm - the capital of Scandinavia

Welcome to Stockholm! Built on 14 islands, you are never far from the water in the capital of Sweden. Stockholm offers a wide range of museums, theaters, and attractions. Whatever your interest might be: history, art, music or design, you can find it here!

Hey Klementina Österberg ...

... CEO at GU Holding, which awards SEK 120, 000 to three female entrepreneurs.

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.

Many rotor options for refrigerated microcentrifuge

The new 5430 R from Eppendorf is a refrigerated microcentrifuge with several different rotors.

Hey Kurt Berndt...

... who is starting up a research center for youths in Saltsjöbaden.

Finding your way at the fairs

For details on exhibitors, booths, seminars and the fair map we have gathered the important sites for you.

Skola i folkhälsovetenskap får ny ledare

Anders Foldspang efterträder Göran Bondjers som rektor för Nordiska skolan i folkhälsovetenskap i Göteborg. Han har tidigare bland annat varit president för Association of Schools of Public Health in the European region, ASPHER.

How to get the most out of the fair

Diagnostics to deal with new diseases

Maria Brytting at the Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control, SMI, will share her experiences from April 2009 when the new influenza A virus, H1N1, was first reported globally.

Per Hammargren, Sales Director, ICU Scandinavia AB

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Age essential when testing drugs

Anders Rane has been arguing that genes and age are both important factors in understanding how medicines affect individuals. Only last year, the EU established regulations stating that pharmaceuticals must be tested for children as well as for adults.

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

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