Profiles in Pharma - July 1, 2017
Embracing diversity – for the sake of true innovation
Bahija Jallal’s curiosity and passion for science have been strong driving forces throughout her entire career, as has her belief in the need for diversity to truly bring forth innovation. A view that is also deeply incorporated in her job as Head of MedImmune. Editor’s note: In 2019 Bahika Jallal left MedImmune and became the […]
Careers article - May 15, 2017
Gender differences in career choices
Although women have made important entries in science and the life science industry over the past years, both fields still face large gender differences when it comes to the career advances of men and women. For example, according to a recent survey by the magazine Life Science Sweden, there are considerably fewer women on the […]
Funding - April 20, 2017
SciLifeLab offers funding for national genomics studies
SciLifeLab welcomes applications for Swedish research projects based on next generation DNA sequencing. In total, this third call will provide 30 million SEK in support for sequence analysis of unique and wellcharacterized sample collections to study either the genetic basis of disease or environmental effects on biodiversity. The Swedish Genomes Program and the Swedish Biodiversity […]
Career choice - April 18, 2017
Principal Professional
As Principal Professional at LEO Pharma, Karina Nymark ensures that trials are run according to all elementary principles. Her role is also to drive the clinical trial team forward and, perhaps most importantly, to safeguard patient safety and integrity.
CDMO - April 18, 2017
Cobra Biologics expands gene therapy manufacturing operations
Cobra Biologics has announced the company’s expansion of operations at its sites in UK and Sweden. Over the next two years Cobra will invest up to £15m (165m SEK) on a phased expansion plan, supporting the company’s R&D expertise in developing rapid and cost effective viral vector and DNA plasmid production platforms. The initial phase, will […]
Careers article - March 24, 2017
Career trends in digital health
Nima Jokilaakso, Event Manager at Digital Health Days, gives us a brief about current trends and job opportunities in the digital health sector, as well as some ongoing trends in the industry. While continental Europe is seeing a high demand for skilled IT expertise, strong Nordic IT nations like Sweden and Finland already have the […]