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Life science and biotechnology companies require a steady stream of capital and more are entering the stock exchanges to increase their visibility and find investors. NASDAQ Nordic is now one of Europe’s largest biotech hubs, according to Carsten Borring, head of listings and capital markets at NASDAQ Copenhagen. Currently 28 biotech and healthcare companies have been listed […]

Being part of a fast-paced industry where the technology is constantly evolving is part of what makes life science law an enjoyable challenge, said Attorney Hanna Paloheimo, who oversees the life sciences division at Castrén & Snellman Attorneys of Helsinki.

For centuries, Oslo has been Norway’s undisputed center of government, industry and culture, and now it is becoming one of the nation’s and region’s major life science hubs. Home to a top university and hospital, as well as a major cancer research coalition, the city is making its mark in cancer studies and multidisciplinary research. Life […]

When thinking about the future of life science research, think Helsinki, Finland. Not only is Finland’s capital home to a top-ranked university and hospital, more than 300 life science companies with revenues exceeding $1.5 billion USD and about 5 000 employees and a highly-educated population, but also organizations that bring together the best Helsinki has to offer. “Helsinki has been recognized as a leader in areas including human genetics and digital health, […]

The increased sophistication and versatility of medical imaging are fueling demand for the technology not just in the life and medical sciences, but across the spectrum of scientific research. The ability to not just photograph organs but also record bodily and cellular processes – and better identify trouble spots – is rapidly shaping research. Efforts […]

Ironically, there is less serendipity in the success Saeid Esmaeilzadeh and Ashkan Pouya have achieved as business-makers than there is traditional hard work.