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.
Careers article - March 31, 2026
From curiosity to competence: Rebuilding Nordic youths’ passion for STEM studies
As Sweden crowns its national champions in youth research, the country is grappling with a deeper challenge: how to inspire more young people to pursue science, technology, and maths at a time when PISA results reveal a steady decline in STEM competence across the Nordics.
Profiles in Science - March 23, 2026
Pioneering mitochondrial research earns Dr. Joanna Rorbach the Göran Gustafsson Prize
Dr. Joanna Rorbach, principal researcher at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics at Karolinska Institutet, has been awarded the prestigious Göran Gustafsson Prize by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (Kungliga Vetenskapsakademien).
Business article - March 7, 2026
The power loop: How female leadership and women’s health reinforce each other
In a region celebrated for gender equality, the life science sector tells a different story: women dominate the workforce in many jobs yet remain sidelined in leadership, funding, and research – with consequences that ripple across public health and economic performance.
Biotech article - March 3, 2026
The power of powder: Nasal drug delivery for quicker uptake
Nasal drug delivery is a dynamic area in pharmaceutical innovation. What was once a route for decongestants and allergy sprays is now being explored for everything from emergency treatments to vaccines – and even shows potential for future central nervous system therapies.
Business article - February 17, 2026
Strengthening the growth of Finland’s startups
In a nation that’s historically strong in tech, Finnish pharmaceutical development still struggles to capture the imagination of investors. The Finnish Drug Discovery Center sets out to help early-stage life science companies take their first steps towards investments and clinical development.