In the spotlight

New chairman and representative from Region Stockholm to the Stockholm Science City board

On January 1, 2019, Cecilia Schelin Seidegård was appointed new chairman of the board at Stockholm Science City Foundation. Daniel Forslund, Chairman of the Innovation and Development Committee at Region Stockholm, was appointed new member of the board.

2019-01-17

Collaboration for innovation between industry and healthcare providers – lessons learned from LIVE INCITE

Since a year, small and large companies collaborate with three European university hospitals to develop new digital support for patients to change to a more healthy lifestyle prior to surgery. This is carried out under the umbrella of the EU project LIVE INCITE, which is led by Karolinska University Hospital. The aim of the project is to increase care givers' skills in procurement of innovation and cooperation.

2019-02-13

Brexit - is your company ready?

Stockholm Science City Foundation and World Courier is pleased to invite you to a seminar focusing on Brexit addressing the possible impact on Swedish companies and more specifically how to prepare for the logistical challenges ahead.

2019-01-23

Future Health - technology that challenge and creates new opportunities

During 2018, I have moderated four panel discussions focusing on Future Health. During these, we have discussed how new technologies can be used in healthcare. Technological developments can result in new and more efficient therapies, prevention measures, better patient experiences and reduced health care burden. The possibility to store, process and analyze large amounts of data opens up for tailor-made medication and more opportunities for prevention.

2018-12-17

Report on the role of the research community in the public debate on genetic engineering

Stockholm Science City presents the report On gene technology and the role of the scientific community, about the emergence and application of genetic engineering and a reflection on the role of the research community in ethical discussions, impact on policy makers and knowledge dissemination. The report gives an idea of the possibilities and challenges of genetic engineering.

2018-12-17

Furhat Robotics and Merck launches disease detecting robot

Furhat Robotics and Merck have unveiled a social robot that has the ability to detect signs of three of the world’s most common, yet underdiagnosed, diseases - diabetes, alcoholism and hypothyroidism. The robot PETRA (prescreening experience through robot automation) will educate people on how to take better care of their health whilst simultaneously alleviating the embarrassment that people often feel when discussing stigmatized health issues.

2018-12-12