The Future of Swedish & Danish Life Science (2026)

AstraZeneca´s Trixeo approved in the UK using propellant with near-zero Global Warming Potential

AstraZeneca has received approval in the United Kingdom for its inhaled respiratory medicine Trixeo Aerosphere with a new propellant that is reported to reduce ...

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...

Merck KGaA acquires American company in €3.0 billion deal

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

A new scientific event in Gothenburg

Life Science Sweden is holding an event in Gothenburg for the first time.

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Life science trends 2025 – Part 1 obesity drugs

More obesity drugs are being launched this year following Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly's previous successes with GLP-1 drugs. But the next big breakthrough in obe...

Björn Arvidsson will lead research and innovation in Region Uppsala

The Swedish life science profile Björn Arvidsson has been appointed Director of Research and Innovation for Region Uppsala.

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.

Norway rejects national life science strategy – sees no need

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

Quretech granted a European patent for a new type of antibiotic

The European patent provides protection until 2041. Previously, the patent was granted in China, and the application is currently under review in the USA, India, and Japan.

FDA plans to replace animal testing with AI – “Paradigm shift”

The requirement for animal testing in drug development will be phased out and replaced by AI, according to an announcement by the FDA. The decision has been met...

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 ea...

FDA approves first non-opioid pain reliever in over 20 years

For the first time in decades, a new type of acute pain medication that is not an opioid has been approved in the USA.

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...

Tau-targeted Alzheimer's drug gets Fast Track designation in the USA

Biogen's Alzheimer's candidate BIIB080 has been granted Fast Track designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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...

Several departures at the top at Nykode

Members of both the management and the board are leaving the Norwegian biotech company Nykode.

New large lab building in Lund inaugurated – here are the companies moving in

Medicon Village has received a new laboratory building. On Friday last week the building was inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Minister for Employme...

Björn Arvidsson: ”We must raise our gaze to find the answers of the future”

A system approach isn't just about understanding complexity – it's about making better decisions. By seeing ourselves as part of larger systems, we can better a...

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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...

ZEISS unveils AI-powered Research Data Platform

Collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim champions the future of personalized eye care.

ZEISS Lightfield 4D for instant volumetric high-speed imaging

Capturing physiological and neuronal processes in 3D.