New version of ISO 10993-1: the core standard for the biological evaluation of medical devices

ISO 10993-1, the core standard for the biological evaluation of medical devices, has been under revision over the past few years. A Final Draft International St...

Astra Zeneca’s asthma drug nears approval for sinus inflammation

Astra Zeneca’s drug Tezspire receives positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

Karolinska Development tar in kapital – och byter namn

Life science-investmentbolaget Karolinska Development föreslår en företrädesemission om cirka 203 miljoner kronor före transaktionskostnader.

Svenskt biotechbolag tar in 153 miljoner till cancerstudie

One-carbon Therapeutics, ett svenskt biotechbolag med inriktning på svårbehandlad cancer, har tagit in 153 miljoner kronor i en övertecknad investeringsrunda.

Lundbeck kliver in i budstrid om narkolepsibolag

En budstrid har brutit ut om det irländska biotechbolaget Avadel Pharmaceuticals och dess potentiella storsäljare inom narkolepsi och hypersomni.

The FDA’s new transparency policy (Part 2)

In the second part of our article series on the FDA’s new “radical transparency” initiative, we explore regulatory strategies to navigate the potential impact o...

Scientific Solutions

The top five most expensive drugs in 2025

New advanced therapeutic medicines are reaching the market, but their price tags remain exceptionally high. This year’s ranking of the most expensive drugs in t...

Spago Nanomedical tar in 25 miljoner – emission övertecknad

Lundabaserade Spago Nanomedical har slutfört sin företrädesemission som tecknades till 105,7 procent. Bolaget tillförs därmed cirka 25 miljoner kronor före kostnader.

Multiplex immunofluorescence chemistries with ZEISS tissue multiplexing workflow

Bringing leading multiplex immunofluorescence chemistries together in one automated 8-channel imaging platform.

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. T...

USA och Storbritannien i nytt avtal – nolltullar för läkemedel

USA och Storbritannien har enats om ett handelsavtal som avskaffar amerikanska tullar på brittiska läkemedel och medicintekniska produkter. I utbyte lovar Storb...

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.

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.

Anocca raises SEK 440 million ahead of clinical cancer trial

Swedish cell therapy biotech Anocca has successfully raised SEK 440 million in a new funding round to support upcoming clinical trials in pancreatic cancer.

Will the FDA’s new transparency policy extend to medical devices? (Part 1)

In a significant policy shift, the FDA has begun publishing Complete Response Letters (CRLs) for drug and biologic applications that were initially rejected but...

Roche joins Medicon Village

Roche and Medicon Village Innovation have signed an agreement for deeper collaboration. “The fact that Roche is now becoming part of this environment further st...

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 ...

New Horizons in Biologics & Bioprocessing incl. Advanced Therapies: Copenhagen (2026)

Hypothesis testing versus conspiracy theory

"How do you know what is a conspiracy theory and what is a reasonable, scientifically based conclusion?" In a column, Ingrid Lönnstedt reflects on this question.

Xbrane skickar in ny ansökan efter FDA-bakslag

Solnaföretaget Xbrane har satt en tidplan för att åter skicka in en ansökan för sin biosimliar för Lucentis.

Lovande data för borreliavaccin – ansökan kan lämnas in 2026

Franska vaccinspecialisten Valneva har rapporterat positiva fas II-data för vaccinkandidaten VLA15 mot borrelia som utvecklas tillsammans med Pfizer.

ZEISS showcases comprehensive workflow for full spectrum of retina care at EURETINA

ZEISS Medical Technology combines its diagnostic, surgical and digital technologies to support healthcare professionals in advancing retinal care.

Getinge and Neobiomics received Swecare's export awards

Two companies received awards during Swecare's annual conference.