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 decid...

Eli Lilly Recruits Leading Swedish Researcher Kaj Blennow to Head Alzheimer’s Project

Eli Lilly recruits Kaj Blennow, leading Alzheimer’s researcher, as VP of neuroscience biomarker development.

Sneak Peek of ZEISS Metrology Expert Tips Season 2

The second season of the video series starts in January 2026, but you can discover more about the highlights of Season 2 now.

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 1...

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 Secretar...

Rise and Scantox cease conducting animal testing in Stockholm

Access to in vivo toxicology services is significantly decreasing in the Stockholm area as Rise shuts down animal testing and Scantox reorganizes. ”The costs ar...

New moves around Nykode's management – withdrawal of resignations

Norwegian Nykode Therapeutics is reinstating members of the management team who previously announced their resignations.

Investment CEO: “The Nordics are outstanding in creating successful medtech companies”

Since the beginning of last month, Susanna Francke Rodau has been a partner and the new CEO of Segulah Medical Acceleration, which invests in medical technology...

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 Söder...

Venomaid's rapid test aims to find the right snake bite treatment

Every six seconds, someone on our planet suffers a snake bite, and each time, a race against the clock begins. What kind of snake was it, and which antivenom ca...

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 agre...

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.

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.

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.

Icelandic pharmaceutical company Alvotech to list on Nasdaq Stockholm

One of Iceland's largest companies, the pharmaceutical firm Alvotech, has announced its intention to list on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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...

Ukraine war fuels rise of totally resistent bacteria

War-torn Ukraine is not just suffering from hostile attacks from a foreign aggressor, but also from the threat of a totally resistant and contagious bacteria.

The business coach: “We need to learn from our mistakes”

The past year has been challenging for many biotech companies, with several comapanies facing financial stress and bankruptcy. To understand how entrepreneurs c...

An organ seldom in the spotlight – but utterly vital

in the body, and I like a challenge”, she says.

Investigations against AstraZeneca: ”Chinese interests may be behind them”

Why are there several investigations against AstraZeneca employees in China right now? Life Science Sweden continues to seek answers.

New cell therapy raises hope for curing type 1 diabetes – "Never succeeded before"

For the first time, a patient with type 1 diabetes has undergone an islet transplantation using genetically modified insulin-producing cells that do not require...

Large study: The benefits and risks of obesity medications

Medications such as Ozempic can reduce the risk of a range of different diseases and health conditions but also increase the risk of others. This is according t...

Life science trends 2025 – Neurology

New Alzheimer's drugs are beginning to be used in Sweden, more deals in the neuro sector are expected, and tools for deliver active substances across the blood-...

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