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  • Research and expert support is provided at FOI in Umeå for chemical, biological, and radioactive substances. Susanne W Lindström is Head of the Chemical Threat and Effect Assesments Unit in Umeå.

    FOI in Umeå launches recruitment drive in response to global security concerns

    The Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) is set to significantly expand its operations in Umeå this spring after announcing plans to hire around 20 new employees to the CBRN Defence and Security department. Global developments mean Sweden needs to strengthen its national defence capability – with long-term research provided by FOI playing an important role.