Compact and leak-tight powerhouse

Media-separated solenoid valve VYKA from Festo is virtually leak-free

100 years of Festo

The spirit of invention is deeply rooted in our corporate culture. Since our foundation, we have been setting benchmarks by developing innovative solutions that...

Merck KGaA acquires American company in €3.0 billion deal

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

600 million SEK for life science - "Should not be the country of moderation"

Sweden will prioritize excellence over breadth in research. This was made clear when the government presented the research proposition for the next four years.

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...

What will be the next big hype after obesity? – An expert panel highlighted their top picks

What will be the next big trend in life science? Everything from Alzheimer’s, Crispr and Omics were highlighted when the issue was debated at this year’s major ...

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...

A new life science cluster formed – “We are very strong in talent”

Stockholm and Uppsala’s joint life science cluster aims to be among the best in Europe. Pontus Holm, Life Science Coordinator for Region Stockholm, says the dec...

Tummen upp för fördröjande behandling av typ 1-diabetes

En ny behandling för att bromsa insjuknandet i typ 1-diabetes rekommenderas för godkännande i EU.

Samuel Lagercrantz: “Companies that do this successfully will take the lead”

The development of new medicines and medical technologies should not focus too narrowly on prolonging life. It is equally important to develop treatments that r...

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...

“Conducting research at universities is becoming more and more like working at a research hotel”

The government wants Swedish research to focus on excellence and innovation, but can the two be combined? Life Science Sweden talks to Anna Falk, a professor at...

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...

It couldn’t be simpler

AI-assisted ZEISS Solution inspects implant coatings automatically.

The scientist behind Novo Nordisk's obesity success: “I never stopped believing in GLP-1”

It took several years of failures in GLP-1 before Lotte Bjerre Knudsen and her colleagues found the right path – but when they did, it was a true breakthrough. ...

Ancient DNA provides new insights – “The immune system lost its job”

Ancient bone remains from our ancestors have provided new insights into the prevalence of multiple sclerosis. By looking back in time, researchers can provide a...

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...

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.

Meribel Pharma Solna

Anna Törner: Yes, I Am Sick, But Not Weak

”People often say that someone who is ill only has one wish—to get better. But I think that is not true. Someone who is ill also longs to be understood, to be r...

Lonza

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, ...

AI speeds up measurement process

How to inspect coatings ten times faster with a light microscope? The medical technology group Smith+Nephew has been using ZEISS Axio Imager.Z2m since summer 2022.

Rapid developments in AI – “All stakeholders are struggling to understand it”

Artificial intelligence is being discussed more and more, and developments in the field are moving rapidly. As the Swedish Medical Products Agency testifies, ke...