Uncategorized - July 13, 2022
Today’s trials, tomorrow’s health
There are so many benefits for patients and society, but also for the healthcare itself, from performing clinical trials. So why are the sponsor initiated trials so hard to bring about? And how come that lack of resources is the most common reason for not performing clinical trials, when the clinic is more than well […]
Collaboration - June 25, 2022
Cross-Atlantic collaboration to raise visibility for Swedish AMR innovations
The life science industry organization SwedenBIO pushed for stronger global collaborations on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at the BIO International Convention in San Diego, U.S., earlier in June. The organization also strengthened the Swedish participation in the International Council of Biotech Associations (ICBA) by taking over the chair on AMR issues. The AMR threat may not […]
Column - May 17, 2022
Sustainability is built into Nordic life science, but more is needed
As sustainability regulations tighten, the life science industry faces increasing expectations from consumers and investors. Keeping track of regulations, finding enough staff resources, and showcasing the work are some of the challenges companies face. In late 2021, the life-science industry association SwedenBIO carried out a sustainability poll among its member companies. The results, based on […]
Column - February 16, 2022
The four ‘P’s of market entry
Trends within our industry tend to emerge slowly, and as a consequence of many small, intertwined developments that remain unnoticed as individual factors. At some point, however, the many small incremental changes come together to form a mosaic that emerges clearly. Once you see it, it appears obvious. You think, “How did I not see […]
Collaboration - November 29, 2021
Writing a Nordic Saga …
Too few people around the world have listened to the Nordic Saga. The one that is about five small countries, far up in the North, each of them developing amazing innovations, based on groundbreaking research, often stemming from prestigious universities, in close collaboration with companies, ultimately targeting life quality and survival for patients struck by […]
Collaboration - July 6, 2021
A stronger, smarter and more sustainable life science sector
The challenge of the pandemic is by no means over, and I do not wish to reduce the impact that it is still having on people’s lives all over the world. However, I will stick out my chin and say that already now we see that the Nordic Life Science Sector will come out stronger […]