The Swedish government’s national life science strategy is this year presented in English.
“The international interest for Sweden is huge within life sciences. There are many actors that may benefit from spreading the strategy’s framework and aims,” says Jenni Nordborg, National Coordinator for Life Sciences in an interview with SwedenBIO.
Read the strategy here!
Photo of Jenni Nordborg: Anette Andersson
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