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The physician at the tech giant: “Observations in the emergency room made my mind up”
When Nasim Farrokhnia was in third grade at school in Tehran, the capital of Iran, her father gave her a book about Marie Curie, which soon became her favourite book. Perhaps her interest in science was born there and then, as science and new technology have since been a constant feature of her working life. Today, she is a Healthcare Manager in Microsoft’s Western Europe team.
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The first drugs to slow down Alzheimer’s – but what does it mean for patients?
New treatments for early Alzheimer’s are bringing hope to thousands of patients and their families. The question is, who will get the treatment, how will the right patients be found in time, and will the healthcare system’s resources be sufficient? Life Science Sweden has spoken to Swedish researchers in Alzheimer’s who voice cautious hope but also see further challenges.
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Sedana får USA-patent för inhalationslösning
Sedana Medical har beviljats ett patent i USA för Sedaconda ACD-S, som är huvudprodukten i företagets inhalationslösning.
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Charlotta Gummeson leaves Sahlgrenska Science Park – “It feels sad and exciting at the same time”
With mixed emotions, Charlotta Gummeson will leave her position as CEO of Sahlgrenska Science Park in October. “It feels sad and exciting at the same time. I’ve been in the thick of things and part of the development for so long now, but I’m also looking forward and thinking about all the new things that there will be in a freer role,” she says to Life Science Sweden
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Ny bok om strålbehandling – "Det är en enorm utveckling som skett"
Ungefär hälften av alla som drabbas av cancer får någon gång strålbehandling. Enligt Jan Degerfält, författare till två fackböcker på ämnet, är det få områden som utvecklats så mycket genom åren. Nu kommer han ut med ytterligare en bok på ämnet.
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Pfizer’s Paxlovid is being tested against post-COVID in a major Swedish study
In a new study conducted at the Karolinska University Hospital, Pfizer’s COVID drug, Paxlovid, is now being tested in patients with post-COVID. The study is one of the most extensive studies in the world currently being conducted for a drug for post-COVID.
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Kan återuppliva vid överdos – nu satsar svenska bolaget på lansering i USA
En formula som vänder effekten vid överdos av kraftiga syntetiska opioider, som fentanyl. Det har utvecklats av Orexo – som nu vill ta läkemedlet in på den amerikanska marknaden.
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19 medicines in Sweden are under investigation in a major EMA inquiry
19 medicines marketed in Sweden are affected by an ongoing extensive European investigation into suspected fraud at an Indian contract research organisation. Among them are medicines for HIV, epilepsy, cancer and Parkinson’s, which may be withdrawn
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Ny vd för Oncozenge
Oncozenge har nu rekryterat Stian Kildal till ny vd för företaget.
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Efter turbulensen: Ny styrelse och reviderad strategi för Oncozenge
Efter viss oreda och en extra bolagsstämma har nu läkemedelsutvecklaren Oncozenge fått en ny styrelse.
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Samuel Lagercrantz: A special kind of hellishness afflicts post-COVID patients
In addition to the disease itself those suffering from post-COVID have to deal with people who try to label them as hypochondriacs, writes Samuel Lagercrantz in an editorial.
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Heidi Stensmyren is eager for new challenges in the biotech industry
Heidi Stensmyren has served as President of the Swedish Medical Association, held a managerial position at Karolinska University Hospital and is now Medical Director at a biotech company. “I’m curious and like to have influence, so I’ve often chosen management roles,” she says.
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CROs in drug development: "We use our expertise to speed up the process
Consultancy firms have become an increasingly important part of drug development. “It’s a trend and a business model that works, and we see no indication that it will change,” says Helena Lüning of the industry organisation ASCRO.
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Why the world renown researcher Marc Tessier-Lavigne resigns as Stanford´s president
In mid-summer, neuroscientist Marc Tessier-Lavigne announced his resignation as President of Stanford following allegations of manipulated study data. According to the reporter Theo Baker, who first reported the story, Tessier-Lavigne “rewarded the winners and punished the losers”. Here is the background of the story which has shaken the American scientific community over the summer.
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Larm: Varningsnätverk för globala sjukdomsutbrott kan kollapsa
Varningssystemet för sjukdomsutbrott, Pro Med, som bland annat var en av de första att varna världen om covid-19 tycks vara nära kollaps.
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Han är ny CFO på Peptonic
Medtech-bolaget Peptonic Medical har nu rekryterat Albert Lindgren till Chief Financial Officer (CFO) för företaget.
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The Swedish Life Science Office: “We lost in both coordination and manpower”
Since the turn of the year, the Swedish government’s life science office has operated at a lower capacity. Life Science Sweden has spoken to Pontus Holm, Departmental Secretary at the office, about the ongoing work.
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Neanderthal gene variants may cause Viking disease
A new study suggests that the so-called Viking disease, which affects the hand function in many older people, may be linked to gene variants inherited from Neanderthals.
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Lucy Robertshaw: Artificial intelligence – is this really going to transform a patient’s life?
In a column Lucy Robertshaw reflects on how AI and new regulations will affect healthcare, innovation and the lives of future patients.
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Stressmottagning i konkurs
Stressmottagningen i Stockholm har stängts efter mer än 20 års verksamhet. Stängningen sker som en följd av Region Stockholms beslut att avskaffa vårdvalet för smärtpatienter och patienter med utmattningssyndrom.
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Life science-profil blir hedersdoktor i Umeå
Jennie Ekbeck, mångårig vd på Umeå Biotech Incubator, har utsetts till hedersdoktor vid teknisk-naturvetenskapliga fakulteten på Umeå universitet.
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Regeringen tillsätter utredning om statlig sjukvård – ”Ett historiskt första steg”
Under en pressträff på torsdagsmorgonen berättade företrädare för regeringen att de idag tar ett beslut som kan bli det första steget mot att staten tar över ansvaret för sjukvården från regionerna.
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Norwegian company wins bidding battle for Sensidose
The lengthy battle to acquire medical device company Sensidose is apparently over. Generic medicines company EQL Pharma is pulling out, selling its shares and leaving the way open for Norwegian company Navamedic.
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Samuel Lagercrantz: The government’s performance in healthcare and life sciences so far
Since the change of government in Sweden, developments in the healthcare sector have shown promising signs, but the outlook in life sciences is less promising, writes Samuel Lagercrantz in an editorial.
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