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Vaccinskeptikern David Geier ska leda studie om koppling till autism
Den amerikanska smittskyddsmyndigheten CDC ska genomföra en studie om en möjlig koppling mellan vacciner och autism – och nu har hälsodepartementet utsett en välkänd vaccinkritiker till att leda analysarbetet.
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An organ seldom in the spotlight – but utterly vital
The kidneys consist of more than 40 types of cells and have more functions in the body than most people know. Julie Williams leads AstraZeneca’s work in preclinical research about kidney diseases. “They are probably one of the most complicated organs in the body, and I like a challenge”, she says.
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Aqilion's licensing journey: From Merck partnership to new opportunities
Be extremely meticulous with your scientific data, but spend just as much time and effort on business development. That piece of advice comes from Aqilion's CEO Sarah Fredriksson and is directed at biotech companies aiming to find a good licensing partner.
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A tiny animal with great importance
From the mythical Ganges River to the less sacred, but considerably cleaner waters in KI's aquariums in Solna. The little zebrafish has made an unconscious career – as an increasingly important model organism in medical research.
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Who pays for Rebecca Doe – and all of us?
Anna Törner on how easily we get used to the idea that healthcare is free - when it really is about how and who pays for it
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The art of successful licensing – “A lot has to align”
Sharp research, strong data and a high level of innovation are all very good, but more than that is required to achieve the goal of many biotechnology companies: to succeed with a licensing deal.
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Ukraine war fuels rise of totally resistent bacteria
War-torn Ukraine is not just suffering from hostile attacks from a foreign aggressor, but also from the threat of a totally resistant and contagious bacteria.
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Doge backar om nedläggning av viktigt FDA-labb
Trumpadministrationen drar efter kritik tillbaka beslutet att stänga ett av FDA:s viktigaste laboratorier för läkemedelskontroll.
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Security flaw in Swedish breast cancer screening software – woman passed away
A lack of safeguard in Sectra's software led to a woman with breast cancer receiving an incorrect diagnosis. She later passed away. The software is used in 20 out of 21 regions in Sweden. It is also used in neighbouring Nordic countries. “Extremely serious,” says the Sectra CEO to Medtech Magazine.
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Health politician Lina Nordquist: ”I find it hard to be idle”
She is the pharmacist and researcher who grew tired of the breakthroughs that never materialised and knowledge that never seemed to reach patients, so she decided to make a change from within. Life Science Sweden meets Lina Nordquist, Member of Parliament for the Liberals and their spokesperson on healthcare policy, to have a conversation about reality, politics, and the need for writing.
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Björn Arvidsson: ”We must raise our gaze to find the answers of the future”
A system approach isn't just about understanding complexity – it's about making better decisions. By seeing ourselves as part of larger systems, we can better anticipate the consequences of our actions, writes Björn Arvidsson in a column.
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Gustaf Salford får gå från Elekta – ”ledde företaget genom pandemin”
Gustaf Salford avgår som vd för Elekta. Styrelsen har nu inlett ”internationell rekryteringsprocess” för att hitta hans ersättare.
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Trots löfte – RFK Jr. ska se över barnvaccinationer
För att släppas fram till posten som USA:s hälsominister lovade Robert F Kennedy Jr. att inte ändra de nuvarande vaccinationsprogrammen. Men nu är det just det han ser ut att vilja göra.
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RFK Jr. godkänd som USA:s nya hälsominister
Senaten har nu godkänt det kontroversiella valet av Robert F Kennedy Jr. som USA:s nya hälsominister.
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Cantargias vd slutar på dagen – han tar över
Cantargias vd Göran Forsberg avgår med omedelbar verkan. Styrelseledamoten Damian Marron går in som tillförordnad vd.
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We desire talent to come here, but are we genuinely welcoming them?
Sweden faces significant challenges in creating a truly inclusive environment that makes international professionals feel welcome, valued, and able to build meaningful careers, writes Sarah Lidé in a column.
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The business coach: “We need to learn from our mistakes”
The past year has been challenging for many biotech companies, with several comapanies facing financial stress and bankruptcy. To understand how entrepreneurs can navigate these tough times, Life Science Sweden spoke to Pia Keyser, a business coach at Umeå Biotech Incubator, who has worked with many companies in the industry.
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Large study: The benefits and risks of obesity medications
Medications such as Ozempic can reduce the risk of a range of different diseases and health conditions but also increase the risk of others. This is according to a large American study where the connections between GLP-1 receptor agonists and the risk of a variety of health outcomes have been examined.
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Trump stoppar information från hälsomyndigheter
Donald Trump inleder sin andra mandatperiod med att instruera flera hälsomyndigheter att pausa all kommunikation till allmänheten. Dessutom införs flera restriktioner mot NIH.
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Life science trends 2025 – The economy
Upcoming patent expirations are driving pharmaceutical companies to acquire in 2025. In Sweden, we may be on our way to brighter times and fewer bankruptcies. Today´s part of the series with trend insights in life science for 2025 is about the economy.
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Generaldirektören utses till vårdkompetensrådets nya ordförande
Socialstyrelsens generaldirektör Björn Eriksson är ny ordförande för vårdkompetensrådet. Han efterträder Ann-Marie Wennberg Larkö som går vidare till annat ordförandeuppdrag.
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GSK acquires oncology research company
GSK acquires the American biotechnology company Idrx for up to 1.15 billion dollars.
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The future of healthcare in focus: ”Together, things happen”
In march, it’s once again time for Fokus Patient, an event for the industry where the patients’ perspective takes center stage. It’s a great way to spread knowledge in Sweden and around the world, according to the initiator Penilla Gunther
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Han är ny vd för Läkemedelsförsäkringen
Svenska Läkemedelsförsäkringen har fått en ny vd. Juristen Anders Hultman tar över efter Robert Ström, som går i pension efter nio år på posten.
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