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Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have recently uncovered new knowledge about severe malaria that could lead to new interventions. Red blood cells infected with the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, which is the type most lethal to humans, bind to receptors on cells lining blood vessel walls. This helps the parasite avoid being discovered and […]

In 1987, Per-Anders Jansson obtained his medical degree and started working as a physician, mainly focusing on diabetes. For the last 25 years, he has  devoted his life to learning more about the disease.

What is the Norwegian government’s strategy for investing in and developing the life science industry in Norway? “In December 2011, the Norwegian government put forward a national strategy for biotechnology. This strategy points out a direction for the Norwegian utilization of the technological potential in biotechnology for the period 2011–2020. The strategy identifies four thematic areas […]

The Nordic medtech industry has a long and successful history. Global giants like Gambro, Sectra, Getinge and Elekta have originated from the region, as well as successful researchers and innovations. In this issue, we take a look at some of the current news and trends within the Nordic medtech industry. For many years Sweden has been […]

Jukka Gustafsson, Minister of Education and Science at the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture. What is the Finnish government’s strategy for investing in and developing the life science industry in Finland? “The Finnish State Council has invested in the life science sector heavily since the 1980’s. Given the size of the country and the moderate […]

Denmark has the best track record in the world for clinical trials per capita. Over the last years there has however been a decline in the number of clinical trials conducted in the country. By creating one powerful region in the north part of the country, there could be a reversed trend. For a long […]