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SUSANNE HÅKANSSON: In today's rapidly evolving landscape of innovation and scientific advancement, the life sciences sector, compassing both private and public domains, finds itself at a pivotal juncture. This crossroads presents both immense opportunities and significant challenges. To remain competitive, our field must prioritize access to cutting-edge medical research and technologies, operate in environments that facilitate swift and decisive action, and cultivate a culture where innovation is not only welcomed but also effectively implemented.

Over 32,000 meetings during BIO-Europe

After more than a year of preparation, BIO-Europe took place in Stockholm on November 4-6. Close to 6,000 decision-makers participated, and the visitors had booked over 32,000 meetings during the days. Ylva Hultman, Head of Life Science at Stockholm Business Region, tells more.

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Student team make cosmetics sustainable with synthetic biology

Shimmer is a central cosmetic ingredient to create sparkle, and is often unethically sourced. The team representing Stockholm in iGEM 2024 take steps to make shimmer more sustainable using synthetic biology.

"We're preparing for the next 100 years of innovation"

The Italian company Recordati's focus is to research and provide medicines for rare diseases as well as diseases in primary and specialist care. Their move to Hagastaden was a boost in every way.

New method to monitor fetal oxygenation during labor

In 2023 MedTechLabs granted SEK 35 million for two new medical technology research programs, strengthening the center's focus on conducting clinically relevant research. One of them concerns a new method developed to monitor the oxygenation of the fetus during childbirth.

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