Sarah Lidé: ”Artificial intelligence must not replace authentic interactions”

Artificial intelligence must never become a replacement for authentic, even if messy, interactions with our fellow humankind, Sarah Lifé, Deputy CEO at Medicon ...

Novo Nordisk tells staff to return to office

At the turn of the year, Novo Nordisk employees will no longer be able to work remotely. According to the company’s new CEO, the move is intended to accelerate ...

A cluster contribution to European life science innovation and competitiveness?

Getinge and Neobiomics received Swecare's export awards

Two companies received awards during Swecare's annual conference.

IVDR Reality Check: Are We Moving Fast Enough?

As of February 2025, around 1,500 IVDR certificates have been issued. But if an estimated 18,700 devices still need certification before the 2029 deadline, then...

Canada approves leqembi as global alzheimer’s drug race heats up

Leqembi has secured approval in Canada, further consolidating its global lead among disease-modifying Alzheimer’s therapies. The antibody is now authorized in 15 major markets — one more than its closest rival, Eli Lilly’s Kisunla....

Tiden på väg att löpa ut för Pfizer i budstrid

Pfizers misslyckas med att juridiskt försöka stoppa Novo Nordisks uppköp av bioteknikbolaget Metsera. Den amerikanska läkemedelsjätten har nu två dagar på sig a...

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...

First preterm infants study – a vital step for Neola

After years of developing an advanced lung monitoring system, Neola Medical has received some delightful news: permission to start its first clinical study on p...

Mikael Kubista back with new venture after turbulent exit

Entrepreneur and researcher Mikael Kubista is starting a new company. Now he is also free to comment on the sequence of events that led to him losing ownership ...

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Swedish team tests Alzheimer antibody for brain imaging

Recent breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s treatment have increased the need for precise diagnostics in the field. Researchers in Uppsala are working to develop improv...

Gel mot håravfall lockar miljardinvestering

Det amerikanska bioteknikbolaget Pelage Pharmaceuticals väcker stort intresse med sin regenerativa kandidat mot ärftligt håravfall. Nu tar bolaget in 120 miljon...

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 co...

FDA’s new CSA guidance: transforming software validation for production and quality systems

FDA’s final guidance on Computer Software Assurance (CSA) for Production and Quality System Software marks a significant modernization of software validation practices.

ZEISS showcases expansion of ophthalmic care options creating industry-leading workflow solutions

ZEISS Medical Technology will showcase new ophthalmic innovations and market milestones at ESCRS 2025 in Copenhagen.

Strategic Clarity: The New Currency in Life Science

In an industry shaped by rapid regulatory changes and global competition, leading life science companies are rethinking what it takes to succeed. Increasingly, ...

Källor: Novo och Lilly nära prisavtal med Vita huset

Amerikanska läkemedelsbolaget Eli Lilly och danska branschkollegan Novo Nordisk förbereder sig för att tillkännage nya prisavtal för läkemedel i en uppgörelse m...

The FDA’s new transparency policy (Part 3)

As transparency and consistency become increasingly emphasized by the FDA, medical device manufacturers must approach their submissions with both thoroughness a...

BMS and venture capital giant form new company

The American pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb, together with the venture capital firm Bain Capital, is forming a new biotech company. The company wil...

Xbrane backar efter ny FDA-smäll – ”Vi är mycket besvikna”

Xbrane Biopharma backar med över 30 procent på börsen efter fortsatta problem hos en kontraktstillverkare – vilket väntas leda till ytterligare förseningar av e...

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 othe...

SGS Fimko beviljas status som anmält organ enligt IVD-förordningen

Helsingfors, 21.10.2025 / SGS Fimko Oy har nått en betydande milstolpe i och med att den Europeiska kommissionen officiellt har utsett företaget till ett anmält...

Miljonregn över ”excellenta” inkubatorer

Det står nu klart vilka svenska inkubatorer som klassas som excellenta och får dela på totalt nästan 400 miljoner kronor i stöd från innovationsmyndigheten Vinn...