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A new life science cluster formed – “We are very strong in talent”
Stockholm and Uppsala’s joint life science cluster aims to be among the best in Europe. Pontus Holm, Life Science Coordinator for Region Stockholm, says the decision to create a joint profile for the two cities is strongly supported. He mentions that around 50 stakeholders were asked last winter if they were in favour of a joint cluster and that “the answer was a resounding yes”.
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Nya life science-klustret – ”Vi är fantastiskt starka inom talang”
Målet för Stockholm och Uppsalas gemensamma life science-kluster är att tillhöra toppen i Europa. Enligt Pontus Holm, life science-koordinator för Region Stockholm, finns en stark uppslutning bakom beslutet att profilera de två städerna gemensamt. Han berättar att ett 50-tal aktörer i vintras fick frågan om de ville se ett gemensamt kluster och att ”svaret blev ett rungande ja”.
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Stockholm and Uppsala jointly form a life science cluster
Stockholm and Uppsala are strengthening cooperation in medical research and biotech.
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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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ALS – When the body has given up, but the brain persists
The nerve disease ALS gradually deprives the patient of control over the muscles and, eventually, also of speech. The eyes continue to function, though, and with the help of, among other things, a Swedish-developed invention, communication with the outside world can continue. “It’s their window to the world,” says ALS researcher Caroline Ingre.
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When carelessness, forgetfulness and coincidence become the researcher’s best friend
Forgetfulness, coincidence and a stroke of luck hardly make up a fruitful method of serious research. Or do they? Actually, a number of important medical advances have come about thanks to completely random incidents and the open-mindedness of scientists who were ready to think outside the box.
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Björn Arvidsson: Let's build on the positive momentum
Progress needs narratives and heroes, and more than ever, going into the new year feels like an opportunity for a fresh start.
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Mikrobrunnar för högupplöst cellanalys
Cellanalys. Med HCS (high content screening) microwell slides ska man kunna utföra bildtagning och analys av en stor mängd cellexperiment på kort tid.
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One-step cleaning system for use in clean rooms
The Micronswep cleaning system from Berendsen is a single action cleaning system developed for use in clean rooms.
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Automatiserad scanner för mikroglas
SCN400 Slide Scanner från Leica Microsystems kan läsa av mikroglas med en upplösning på 0,25 mikrometer per pixel.
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Many rotor options for refrigerated microcentrifuge
The new 5430 R from Eppendorf is a refrigerated microcentrifuge with several different rotors.
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Multiple rotor options in refrigerated microcentrifuge
The new 5430 R from Eppendorf is a refrigerated microcentrifuge with several different rotors.
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View pathology images in your iPhone
The Institute for Medical Informatics in Oslo announces a brand new iPhone application for virtual microscopy.