Uncategorized - April 28, 2021
On the threshold of commercial launch
Originating from research at Lund University, diagnostic company Immunovia is now extremely close to market launch and the first order for its early pancreatic cancer detection test. “We are tremendously excited about having the very first blood test ordered for analysis in the laboratory. Behind that order is a real, concerned patient, who needs to […]
Uncategorized - April 6, 2021
Finnish researchers have developed a smart patch for patient monitoring
Researchers at VTT have developed light and wireless sensors capable of capturing respiration rate, oxygen saturation, heart rate, temperature and even an ECG. If it were possible to monitor the status of patients in hospital care remotely and without interruption, hospital personnel would be made aware of early warning signs of a decline in a […]
Uncategorized - March 30, 2021
“This is a historical moment for Immunovia”
Immunovia has announced improved performance of its blood based IMMray PanCan-d test and positive results from a blinded clinical validation of the test in US. The company has announced the successful completion of the last development milestone of IMMray PanCan-d blood test designed for early detection of pancreatic cancer (PDAC). A blinded validation study data […]
Uncategorized - March 22, 2021
Designed for high-level research
With the seventy-five meter-tall Mærsk Tower, the University of Copenhagen has taken an architectural leap towards becoming a spearhead in health and medical sciences. The research tower, designed by C. F. Møller and built with funding from the A.P. Møller Foundation, is directly connected to the existing Panum Complex. The primary aim has been to […]
Uncategorized - March 18, 2021
The Danish Life Science Cluster has officially been established
Denmark’s new national business cluster for life science and welfare technology was officially established as an association under the name Danish Life Science Cluster (DLSC) in December 2020. Behind the Danish Life Science Cluster (DLSC) is a partnership between current cluster organizations, five universities; University of Copenhagen, DTU, Aarhus University, Aalborg University, University of Southern […]
Uncategorized - March 17, 2021
Results of whole genome sequencing project
The integration of large-scale genomics into the Stockholm region’s healthcare system has helped 1,200 people with rare diseases receive diagnosis. A study from Karolinska Institutet has analyzed the result of the first five years of collaboration on whole genome sequencing between Karolinska University Hospital and SciLifeLab. The work, published in Genome Medicine, constitutes a major […]