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.

A cluster contribution to European life science innovation and competitiveness?

Ny rapport: Små bolag lyfter svensk läkemedelsutveckling

Sveriges läkemedelsforskning fortsätter att gå starkt framåt, enligt en ny rapport från Sweden Bio. Landets projekt blir både fler och vassare – med småbolagen i spetsen.

Därför är SEO inte dött: “Viktigare än någonsin”

AI förändrar hur vi söker information – men grunden för att synas på nätet är densamma. För bolag inom biotech och life science är SEO särskilt viktigt: "Förtroende är avgörande för att nå rätt målgrupp", säger Caroline Danielsson på Brath.

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.

Studie: Biomarkörer förutser hjärt-kärlkomplikationer vid typ 2-diabetes

Epigenetiska biomarkörer kan förutsäga vilka personer med typ 2-diabetes som riskerar att få hjärt-kärlsjukdomar, enligt en ny studie från Lunds universitet.

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.

Charged with illegal pharmaceutical sales – alleged earnings of 23 million

For at least five years, two men allegedly carried out illegal sales of pharmaceuticals and supplements, amassing millions. They are now facing charges at Södertörn District Court in Huddinge, south of Stockholm.

Skuggredaktörer på utpekade rovtidskrifter duckar frågor

Namn på redaktörer saknas, upplevs påhittade eller är omöjliga att finna kontaktuppgifter till. När Life Science Sweden gör ett försök att söka redaktörer på utpekade medicinska rovtidskrifter uteblir samtliga svar.

Astra Zeneca faces potential multimillion-dollar fines in China

Astra Zeneca could be forced to pay up up to $8 million in fines for allegedly unpaid import duties in China, as the company seeks to rebuild trust following earlier controversies.

Merck KGaA acquires American company in €3.0 billion deal

Germany’s Merck is completing the acquisition of Springwork Therapeutics for 3 billion euros.

Positive trend for Swedish medtech exports – “We have new markets that are huge”

In 2024, Swedish exports of pharmaceuticals decreased for the first time in several years. However, the trend for medical technology looks brighter. During a seminar, it was discussed how Swedish life science companies can navigate the changing global situation.

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.

Norway rejects national life science strategy – sees no need

The Norwegian Arbeiderpartiet rejects a proposal that Norway should develop its own life science strategy.

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.

The US is leaving the WHO

The newly installed US President, Donald Trump, has issued an executive order for the US to leave the World Health Organization, WHO.

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.

Norwegian cancer research companies merge

The Norwegian companies Ultimovacs and Zelluna Immunotherapy plan to merge. At the same time, it is made clear that Ultimovacs' CEO is leaving the company.

På spaning efter Marcel Prousts svunna hälsa

En stor författare, men också en klen hypokondriker. Det har varit den gängse bilden av Marcel Proust. Men barnläkaren och litteraturvetaren Carl Lindgren tecknar en delvis annorlunda bild i en ny bok om den franske mästarens liv, hälsa – och förhållande till läkarkåren.

Drug development booms in Medicon Valley

When it comes to developing new medicines, the Öresund region is one of the top performers in the EU. Companies working on commission for pharmaceutical companies are highlighted as a success factor. “Everyone has heard of Novo Nordisk, but these companies are unknown to people outside the industry despite being the golden vein of the life science sector,” says Anette Steenberg, CEO of the cluster organisation MVA.

Leo Pharma to cut 200 jobs and reorganize

Danish Leo Pharma cuts down on staff in its global operations. Around 200 positions will be cut, while 50 will be moved to Poland.

MSD discontinues two Keytruda trials

MSD has stopped two late-stage trials that tested its blockbuster immunotherapy Keytruda as a treatment for skin and lung cancer.

EMA review confirms a risk of new cancer after CAR-T

CAR-T cancer therapies can, in rare cases, induce secondary cancers. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) now recognises this and requires a warning label to be attached to the product information and patients to be followed up for life.

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.