Life science trends 2025 – Part 1 obesity drugs
14 hours ago · 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 obesity has a different mechanism of action, writes Samuel Lagercrantz in the first article in a series of trend insights for 2025. Today: obesity.
News in English - Life Science Sweden
News in English. In this section You can read our columns, news and other articles that we publish in English. Once a year Life Science Sweden also publish an international issue of our printed magazine in English with an extended circulation in the Nordic countries.
New cell therapy raises hope for curing type 1 diabetes – "Never ...
1 day ago · 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 immunosuppressive drugs. "A major immunological breakthrough," says Professor Per-Ola Carlsson, who leads the clinical study, to Life Science Sweden.
FDA approves new cystic fibrosis therapy
1 day ago · Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary and lifelong disease that leads to mucus formation in the throat, difficulty breathing, reduced lung function, and often premature death. The disease is linked to mutations in a gene that codes for a chloride channel and has been named cystic fibrosis transmembrane ...
The life science strategy – what the industry wants
Mar 28, 2024 · The process of updating the national life science strategy has begun at the government’s life science office. According to industry stakeholders, Sweden’s competitiveness, the accessibility of health data and the integration of innovation in healthcare are some of the points that are essential to review.
Samuel Lagercrantz: ”Will the Swedish life ... - Life Science Sweden
Mar 5, 2024 · The process of updating the Swedish life science strategy started at the end of last year and is now in high gear. At the time of writing this, a new version of the corresponding Danish strategy is expected to be presented shortly.
A new life science cluster formed – “We are very strong in talent”
Oct 21, 2024 · 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 decision to create a joint profile for the two cities is strongly supported. He mentions that around 50 stakeholders were asked last winter if they were in favour of a joint cluster and that “the answer was a resounding yes”.
The most important Swedish medical innovations: Our ranking
Nov 29, 2022 · Senaste nytt. Jan. 03 Vinnare och förlorare börsåret 2024 inom life science Jan. 03 Nytt läkemedel mot cystisk fibros godkänt i USA Dec. 20 Rise and Scantox cease conducting animal testing in Stockholm Dec. 20 Novo Nordisk rasar på börsen efter resultat i fetmastudie
Lilly recruits top Swedish researcher in Alzheimer´s
Dec 13, 2024 · Oskar Hansson, a professor of neurology at Lund University, will hold the title of Vice President for Neurodegenerative Disease Early Phase Clinical and Imaging Development at the American pharmaceutical company.. He is to work in the field of neurodegenerative diseases and develop biomarkers for conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, …
Gothenburg, the city of life science – We are ‘Little Boston’
Jun 24, 2024 · Western Sweden is investing in life science within everything from advanced therapeutic drugs to femtech. At the same time, stakeholders are looking to other industries for inspiration and knowledge. For many people, the industrial city of Gothenburg is probably primarily synonymous with automotive ...