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 […]
COVID-19 - March 2, 2021
Despite the pandemic, many Swedish life science companies are in growth mode
A new survey by SwedenBIO shows that Swedish life science companies are even more confident about future growth compared to pre-COVID. A similar report was published exactly one year ago and the two surveys demonstrate the remarkable strength and resilience of the sector, states SwedenBIO in its press release. “Despite the pandemic, the situation has […]
Column - November 25, 2020
Do you dare to share?
Earlier this year SwedenBIO launched the report “The Swedish Drug Discovery and Development Pipeline 2020” covering 148 companies that have their headquarters in Sweden and have R&D in drugs for human use. The report reveals great optimism, not only with rising numbers of companies and projects, but also with growing and maturing companies. Sweden indeed […]
COVID-19 - September 24, 2020
“We are holding our breath”
“We are holding our breath,” is how one company described the situation for the life science industry due to the economic effects of COVID-19. This was in April; now Autumn is coming and it looks as though it is going to be one long inhalation. We need to think about how to make the oxygen […]
