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Events – May 6, 2026

Northern Sweden’s only dedicated life science lab fair

On May 7, 21 exhibiting companies will take part in Umeå Lab Fair – the event was fully booked in just three hours.

Clinical Trials – May 6, 2026

Spago Nanomedical reports phase I/IIa study data

The independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) of the Tumorad-01 study declared that a primary endpoint, identifying the maximum tolerated dose, has been met and recommends that an additional two patients are enrolled at the dose level of 15 MBq/kg to provide a basis for defining a recommended phase II dose and completion of the phase I part of the study.

MedTech Business – May 6, 2026

Encare sets its sights on the USA

When Encare was awarded the Swecare Export Award 2026, the company was highlighted as one of the Swedish healthtech companies that has succeeded in translating clinical research into concrete benefits in healthcare internationally.

Event Highlights – May 5, 2026

Highlights from Vitalis

As the largest Nordic event for digital health, health tech, person-centered care, Vitalis 2026 did indeed bring together the full life science and healthcare ecosystems.

CDMO – May 5, 2026

Diamyd Medical advances manufacturing of biologics

The company has established manufacturing capacity in accordance with current quality requirements and regulatory guidelines, it states.

Financing – May 5, 2026

IRLAB resolves on a rights issue of approx SEK 68 million

The Board of Directors of IRLAB Therapeutics has resolved on a rights issue of shares of series A corresponding to approximately SEK 68 million.

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Clinical Trials – May 6, 2026

Spago Nanomedical reports phase I/IIa study data

The independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) of the Tumorad-01 study declared that a primary endpoint, identifying the maximum tolerated dose, has been met and recommends that an additional two patients are enrolled at the dose level of 15 MBq/kg to provide a basis for defining a recommended phase II dose and completion of the phase I part of the study.

Clinical Trials – April 24, 2026

Takeda reports additional Phase 3 clinical insights on TAK-279

Takeda has announced new data, presented at the 2026 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), from two Phase 3 studies of zasocitinib (TAK-279), a next-generation, highly selective oral tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor, in adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis (PsO).

Clinical Trials – April 22, 2026

Hemispherian initiates Phase 1/2a clinical trial

The company has announced the initiation of a first-in-human Phase 1/2a clinical trial of GLIX1 in patients with recurrent and progressive glioblastoma (GBM) and other high-grade gliomas.

Clinical Trials – April 22, 2026

Lytix Biopharma announces Phase II results

The company has announced final efficacy and safety results from its Phase II ATLAS-IT-05 study evaluating intratumoral ruxotemitide (LTX-315) in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with advanced melanoma who have progressed following prior checkpoint inhibitor therapy.

Clinical Trials – April 21, 2026

Novo Nordisk’s etavopivat met both co-primary endpoints in phase 3 trial

The company has announced the topline results from HIBISCUS, a phase 3 trial of once-daily oral etavopivat in adults and adolescents with sickle cell disease (SCD).

Clinical Trials – April 19, 2026

Evaxion’s AI-Immunology platform demonstrates 86% vaccine target precision

Evaxion has announced new data demonstrating that AI-Immunology identifies and selects the most therapeutically relevant vaccine targets.

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Global report – April 6, 2026

Flanders punches above its weight in European biotech

The Belgian region of Flanders has long been one of Europe’s most industrially dynamic regions. Its economy is anchored by advanced manufacturing, logistics, and a life science sector that consistently performs far above the region’s size.

Business article – January 10, 2024

A Biotech Powerhouse

For the past decade Danish Genmab has experienced rapid growth and become an integrated biotech innovation powerhouse with a strong international footprint. NLS asked Birgitte Stephensen, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Site Lead at Genmab in the Valby district of Copenhagen, about her company’s journey, its growth and its future plans. Genmab was […]

Collaboration – May 21, 2025

The European life science industry: The time to step up is now

Europe ranks highly when it comes to life science know-how and knowledge, but the region is falling behind when it comes to R&D and turning science into real-world solutions. Complex regulations, a fragmented market, scattered funding, and the potential US market tariffs are just some of the challenges ahead.

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