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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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Swedish life science is growing – but capital is not keeping up
The number of employees and companies in Swedish life science is increasing and the sector is more equal than many other sectors. But investments in unlisted companies are weak.
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Astra Zeneca pauses multi-million investment in the UK
Astra Zeneca has paused a planned investment worth $270 million. It is the latest pharmaceutical company to pull back on its commitments in the UK.
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New ATMP center inaugurated: “In the future, we will see cell and gene therapies in all clinics”
Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital’s new ATMP center was inaugurated in Flemingsberg, south of Stockholm. “The ATMP Center is not just a physical place, it is a promise,” said KI’s Vice-Chancellor Annika Östman Wernerson.
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Agreement in the EU on eight years of data exclusivity for new medicines
New pharmaceuticals will be covered by eight years of data exclusivity, according to the proposed new pharmaceutical legislation that EU countries have now agreed upon after prolonged negotiations.
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Trump in new push to lower drug prices
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he plans to sign an executive order to lower the cost of prescription drugs to the same levels paid in other wealthy countries — something he claims could reduce prices by 30 to 80 percent.
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FDA inför AI internt efter lyckat pilottest
Från den 30 juni ska samtliga enheter inom FDA använda AI internt. Det meddelar den amerikanska läkemedelsmyndigheten efter att en första pilotstudie precis avslutats.
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Vaccine skeptic David Geier to lead study on link to autism
The American government is to launch a study on whether vaccines cause autism – and has appointed a well-known vaccine skeptic to lead the analysis.
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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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Norway rejects national life science strategy – sees no need
The Norwegian Arbeiderpartiet rejects a proposal that Norway should develop its own life science strategy.
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Government apoints new experts to medicine and health council
Johanna Fälting, Head of Research at BioArctic, and physician Markus Lingman have been appointed as new members of the Swedish Research Council’s Subject Council for Medicine and Health.
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Marie Gårdmark: “What to expect from Trump’s second term?”
One may complain about the complex multinational system in EU, but it gives us some predictability that cannot be easily overturned by different member states political agendas, writes Marie Gårdmark in a column.
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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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600 million SEK for life science - "Should not be the country of moderation"
Sweden will prioritize excellence over breadth in research. This was made clear when the government presented the research proposition for the next four years.
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The new Swedish life science strategy – “It will consolidate Sweden as a leader”
Clinical trials and precision health are emphasised as key areas in the new national life science strategy.
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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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Johan Pehrson takes over the responsibility for research policy in Sweden
The Liberals' party leader Johan Pehrson takes over the assignment as Minister for Education. This was announced by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) on Tuesday last week.
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Eli Lilly anställer inom Public Affairs – planerar expansion i Norden
Den amerikanska läkemedelsjätten Eli Lilly har utsett Jeppe Torp Vestentoft till Associate Director, Public Affairs i Norden. Rekryteringen beskrivs som ett led i en planerad expansion på den nordiska marknaden.
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Swedish pavilion with healthcare companies at Ukraine fair – “Ukraine is being rebuilt right now”
Private companies and public authorities are both needed in the reconstruction of Ukraine, said Minister for Health Care, Acko Ankarberg Johansson, in her opening speech in the Swedish pavilion at the ReBuild Ukraine fair.
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Sofia Wallström is Lif's new CEO
Sofia Wallström has been appointed as the new CEO of the industry organization Lif, the trade association for the research-based pharmaceutical industry in Sweden.
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“Conducting research at universities is becoming more and more like working at a research hotel”
The government wants Swedish research to focus on excellence and innovation, but can the two be combined? Life Science Sweden talks to Anna Falk, a professor at Lund University, about research policy, the constant hunt for funding in academia and what
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Astra Zeneca's Covid-19 vaccine Vaxzevria is being withdrawn worldwide
AstraZeneca initiates a worldwide withdrawal of its Covid vaccine Vaxzevria. The measure is taken just months after the company admitted the vaccine can cause a rare and dangerous side effect, but AstraZeneca claims that the decision is purely commercial.
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Assignment: Facilitate the retention of foreign researchers
A newly appointed public inquiry is to develop measures to make attracting and retaining foreign doctoral students and researchers in Sweden easier.
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The life science strategy – what the industry wants
The process of updating the national life science strategy has begun at the government’s life science office. According to industry stakeholders, Sweden’s competitiveness, the accessibility of health data and the integration of innovation in healthcare