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“Access to capital increases when there’s an exit”
It remains a tough environment for biotech companies seeking financing – but there is good reason to hope for improvement ahead. That’s the view of Okee Williams, Corporate Adviser at Redeye.
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Southern Swedish company Aqilion develops drug for eosinophilic esophagitis
When Aqilion began developing a drug for eosinophilic esophagitis, the molecule was classified as an orphan drug. But the prevalence of the disease now appears to be increasing. “We needed a molecule that is extremely selective,” said the company’s CEO, Sarah Fredriksson, during a meeting last week.
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Helsingborgsbolaget Aqilion utvecklar läkemedel mot eosinofil esofagit – fann drömsubstansen i Danmark
När Aqilion började utveckla ett läkemedel mot eosinofil esofagit klassades molekylen som ett särläkemedel. Men förekomsten av sjukdomen tycks nu öka.“Vi behövde en molekyl som är extremt selektiv“, sa företagets vd Sarah Fredriksson, under ett möte förra veckan.
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The vaccine has saved 94 million lives – but measles is spreading again
A disease we once believed belonged to the past is now resurging in both Europe and the United States. In the shadow of growing skepticism and declining vaccination coverage, measles – which has claimed millions of lives throughout history – is making a comeback.
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Novo Nordisk appoints Mike Doustdar as new CEO
The Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has appointed Mike Doustdar as its new CEO. At the same time, the company announced it was lowering its forecasts – which caused the stock to drop sharply on Wednesday.
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US Health Secretary Kennedy dismisses all vaccine experts – assembles new committee
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dismissed all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel. A new group of experts will be appointed directly by the Health Secretary, his department announced.
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Getinge and Neobiomics received Swecare's export awards
Two companies received awards during Swecare's annual conference.
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Merck KGaA acquires American company in €3.0 billion deal
Germany’s Merck is completing the acquisition of Springwork Therapeutics for 3 billion euros.
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After the threat of tariffs – Novartis invests 230 billion in the USA
Pharmaceutical giant Novartis plans to invest 23 billion dollarsover the next five years to expand its production in the USA. The goal is for all medicines destined for the US market to be produced within the country.
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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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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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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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Här är orden som tvättas bort i Trumps USA
Den amerikanska smittskyddsmyndigheten CDC uppmanar sina forskare att dra tillbaka eller pausa alla nya forskningsstudier som är aktuella för publicering i medicinska eller vetenskapliga tidskrifter. Orsaken är att de först måste ”tvättas” från ord som inte ska användas i Trumps nya USA.
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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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Novo Nordisk establishes new factory in Denmark
Novo Nordisk establishes a new production facility in Odense, Denmark, an investment of 8.5 billion Danish kroner.
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Hypothesis testing versus conspiracy theory
"How do you know what is a conspiracy theory and what is a reasonable, scientifically based conclusion?" In a column, Ingrid Lönnstedt reflects on this question.
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Varningar om Millennium ignorerades
”Som att hälla flytande cement i organisationen.” Så beskriver IT-professorn Johan Magnusson det hårt kritiserade journalsystemet Millennium. Efter flera turer har nu regionen backat, men varningarna var många långt innan införandet.
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Takeover bid is being completed – Japanese company acquires Calliditas
Japanese company Asahi Kasei completes the bid for Calliditas Therapeutics after reaching over 90 percent of the shareholding. Callidita's board has now decided to apply for delisting of the company´s share from Nasdaq Stockholm.
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Gothenburg, the city of life science – We are ‘Little Boston’
Western Sweden is investing in life science within everything from advanced therapeutic drugs to femtech. At the same time, stakeholders are looking to other industries for inspiration and knowledge.
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Carl Borrebaeck – professor and serial entrepreneur with a taste for speed
Award-winning cancer researcher, the founder of many listed companies, and constantly in the academic and commercial spotlight for decades. However, Carl Borrebaeck, Professor of Immunotechnology at Lund, is not yet satisfied. “We have a new, potentially super exciting project in the pipeline,” he says.
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To build trust, one must be able to say “I don’t know” – whether human or AI
Will AI strengthen or break down trust? It depends on whether we can understand and accept its limitations, and our own, writes Sarah Lidé in a column.
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Flera cancerstudier dras tillbaka efter misstänkt fusk
I början av året påstod en bloggare att flera artiklar skrivna av forskare på cancerinstitutet Dana-Farber, som är kopplat till Harvard, innehöll felaktigheter. Artiklarna var i flera fall publicerade i prestigefyllda vetenskapliga tidskrifter. Nu vill institutet att flera artiklar dras tillbaka eller korrigeras.
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A vaccine the world is waiting for: “It can change the lives of many”
A Solna laboratory is developing a vaccine that could save the lives of countless children in low- and middle-income countries. “Working on something that can make a difference for many people is important to me,” says Christine Hägglund, Laboratory Manager.
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Eli Lilly to build a USD 2.5-billion plant in Germany
US-based Eli Lilly is planning a huge investment of USD 2.5 billion, equivalent to around SEK 26.5 billion, in a new production facility in Alzey, Germany.
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