He takes over the chairmanship of Karolinska Development

Ben Toogood is appointed as the new chairman of Karolinska Developments.

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...

Venom from the deathstalker carries radiopharmaceuticals to the brain

In order to target cancerous brain tumours with radionuclides, the problematic blood-brain barrier must first be crossed. Life Science Sweden has visited a KI r...

Wusson Accelerator AB

Optimize Courier SUPPLIERS (DISTRIBUTORS)

Xbrane enters licensing agreement with Indian generics giant

Swedish biosimilar developer Xbrane Biopharma and the Indian company Intas Pharmaceuticals have entered into a license and co-development agreement.

Automated nitrogen analysis reduces costs per sample

N-Realizer analytical system from C. Gerhardt increases productivity with valve block from Festo

ZEISS Connected Quality: One metrology hub

The new product family ZEISS CONNECTED QUALITY is the solution for quick and secure data exchange, quality management and efficient system monitoring.

TECHNIA AB

Radioactive tracer to measure effect of drug towards Crohn’s disease

A radioactive tracer developed by Astra Zeneca and the Karolinska Institutet may play a major role for patients with Crohn's disease. That is the belief of Mari...

MSD discontinues development of cancer drugs after trial failures

MSD suspends Phase 3 trials for two drug programs for different forms of cancer after trial failures.

Konsultbolag slås ihop – Scandinavian CRO och Qadvis blir Aurevia

Scandinavian CRO och Qadvis har nu bägge officiellt blivit en del av Aurevia, och tar därmed det nya bolagets namn.

Orbán's extended arm becomes health commissioner in the EU

Hungarian Olivér Várhelyi may soon become the most influential official for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry in the EU. Várhelyi, who is close to Hung...

“What is important is to create an overview and understanding from different perspectives”

Scientist Jochen Schwenk analyses blood proteins using proteomics to improve our understanding of disease and health. This year, he is moderating the Lab & Diag...

Beta-blockers are often given unnecessarily, a study finds – “This will affect future practice”

Patients who have suffered a minor heart attack do not benefit from beta-blockers, according to a major new study that may change guidelines for cardiac care.

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.

The new Swedish life science strategy – “It will consolidate Sweden as a leader”

Clinical trials and precision health are emphasised as key areas in the new national life science strategy.

Novo Nordisk to invest billions in new quality control lab

Novo Nordisk has announced plans to invest 2.9 billion Danish kroner in order to establish a new quality control laboratory in Hillerød in northern Zealand, Denmark.

Roche’s Genentech terminates licencing deal with Norwegian biotech

Genentech is ending a license collaboration with Norwegian biotech Nykode Therapeutics regarding a clinical stage cancer vaccine program.

Medeon AB

The US is leaving the WHO

The newly installed US President, Donald Trump, has issued an executive order for the US to leave the World Health Organization, WHO.

JMP Statistical Discovery

Spatial Biology Studies in Lung Tissue using Spectral Microscopy

Spectral imaging with the ZEISS LSM 980 laser scanning confocal enables more complex studies of cell-cell interactions and locations in immunology research.

Lilly´s Nordic manager on Mounjaro launch in Sweden: "Patients deserve respect"

Another blockbuster diabetes and obesity drug has made its way into the Swedish market – with promises of a stable supply and availability for patients. “What w...