For nearly two decades, our publication has been known as Nordic Life Science, a name we adopted in 2007. We have covered the Nordic region, giving readers a broad and balanced perspective on the life science industry. Recent events have prompted us to reflect on our name and what it stands for.

From the start, the Life Science part of our brand name has been central to us, reflecting our focus on the broader industry – including biotech, pharma, medtech, digital health, and related fields. When we launched, the term “life science” was still relatively new, and some wondered why we were not simply called Nordic Pharma or Nordic Biotech. But we remained committed to the name, and over time, life science became widely used throughout the industry.

The Nordic part of our brand name is equally important. Our countries may be small on their own, but together they form a strong and dynamic region. For nearly two decades, we have reported from across the Nordic region to give readers a broad and balanced picture: interviews with Nordic Nobel laureates, profiles of leading business figures, stories about life science careers in smaller Nordic towns, articles on politics and policy, and exciting science news from universities throughout the region.

Our name and identity are important to us because they represent nearly two decades of independent journalism, trusted relationships, and in-depth knowledge of the Nordic life science ecosystem.

Of course, overlaps with our name exist among companies, organizations, and events, and in those cases, the use of similar wording can be entirely understandable. The situation is different when a competitor uses a name and visual identity in a way that may create confusion or suggest an association that does not reflect who we are. That’s why we were disappointed to see a competitor adopt a confusingly similar name and visual identity. This is creating real confusion in the market.

That’s why we were disappointed to see a competitor adopt a confusingly similar name and visual identity. This is creating real confusion in the market.

Our name and identity are important to us because they represent nearly two decades of independent journalism, trusted relationships, and in-depth knowledge of the Nordic life science ecosystem.

What to expect from us – and what sets us apart

1. A comprehensive Nordic life science platform. Nordic Life Science brings together news, analysis, interviews, scientific insights, career stories, opinion, and industry perspectives in one place. Our coverage spans the companies, research institutions, investors, policymakers, clusters, and people shaping life science across the Nordic region and beyond.

2. A genuinely Nordic perspective. We connect developments across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, giving readers a cross-border view of the Nordic life science ecosystem. Our archive, which dates back to 2007, provides valuable context and insight into the people, companies, research environments, and networks shaping the region.

We connect developments across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, giving readers a cross-border view of the Nordic life science ecosystem.

3. The latest news from the Nordic life science industry. Since 2007, we have monitored and reported on life science news from across the region. Expect the latest business updates, as well as news about scientific discoveries, new initiatives, events, clinical trials, and much more.

4. In-depth coverage across the life science ecosystem. Our high-quality articles cover biotech and pharmaceutical business, clinical trials, drug development, scientific research, intellectual property, legal and regulatory issues, careers, investment, events, industry trends, company journeys, startup advice, and global outlooks.

5. Exclusive interviews with Nordic and global life science leaders. Our interviewees range from Nobel Prize laureates, business leaders, and investors to emerging researchers, startup founders, and industry trailblazers.

6. Columns, commentaries, and opinion and debate articles from across the Nordic region. These include contributions from our long-standing cluster and organizational partners, representing all five Nordic countries, as well as profiles of well-known figures from across the industry.

7. Career stories and opportunities. Our career coverage features personal stories from researchers, business leaders, and other professionals working across the life science industry. Our monthly careers newsletter also includes the latest job alerts and important career news.

We do not bombard you with emails. Every Thursday morning, you will receive our newsletter, featuring the latest news alongside unique, independent, high-quality content produced by our journalists. 

8. News and insights delivered without the noise. We do not bombard you with emails. Every Thursday morning, you will receive our weekly brief, the Nordic Life Science News newsletter, featuring the latest news alongside unique, independent, high-quality content produced by our journalists. Once a month, around the 15th, you will receive our monthly career brief, the Nordic Life Science Careers newsletter, featuring the latest career news and job alerts. We also share newsletter highlights, our weekly brief, on our LinkedIn page every Friday.

We do not place press-release-based news behind paywalls.

9. Open access to essential news. We do not place press-release-based news behind paywalls. If information is already publicly available elsewhere on the web, readers should be able to access it freely on Nordic Life Science as well. Our added value lies in the independent journalism, context, analysis, and original stories we produce.

10. A high-quality magazine. Our print and digital magazine is published quarterly and is an exclusive, high-quality publication of 80–110 pages that provides readers with a unique and comprehensive overview of the Nordic life science industry. The magazine is available at major life science events and at life science companies’ offices, and is distributed to individual subscribers around the world.

NORDIC LIFE SCIENCE is more than a name. It is an independent editorial platform built over nearly two decades, with a clear Nordic perspective and a commitment to covering the people, science, companies, and ideas shaping the industry. We look forward to continuing to bring this coverage to our readers, subscribers, partners, and the wider life science community.

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