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Representatives from STUNS, Testa Center, SciLifeLab, ALIS and Lunds University at a kick-off for the BRIDGE Sweden project, which is supported by SweLife through the Swedish Innovation Agency, Vinnova.

BRIDGE Project aims to strengthen Swedish path from research to commercialization

The Vinnova project BRIDGE Sweden is receiving a 7.7 million SEK investment to streamline the transition from research to commercialization of biological pharmaceuticals and precision medicine. The initiative aims to integrate research infrastructure with innovation systems, develop new cell lines on SciLifeLab's DDD platform, and enhance Sweden's global position in drug development.

Martin Linhult, CMC Lead at Diamyd Medical, and his team are focused on completing the installation of our manufacturing equipment and facilities in Umeå.

Diamyd expands the team in Umeå for upscaled production of technical batches

Diamyd Medical is expanding its workforce in Umeå, hiring individuals with key competencies for the production of technical batches of recombinant GAD65 protein. The company's biomanufacturing facility in Umeå is established for the production of Diamyd, currently being evaluated in a Phase III clinical trial for preserving insulin production.

With a Nobel Prize Noble-winning university, a thriving Life science sector, and a stand-out infrastructure, Umeå Municipality is strategically aiming for external companies to establish in the region. Photo: Fredrik Larsson/Visit Umeå

Umeå Municipality aims for 500 Life science jobs with new establishment strategy

Umeå Municipality is targeting 500 new Life science jobs, aiming to attract major companies to the region. With a focus on expanding the industry, utilizing the academic resources of Umeå University, and promoting diversity, the municipality is working towards a thriving Life science sector by 2030.

Umeå Biotech Incubator is named as one of "Europe's Leading Start Up Hubs". In the "Office & Lab space" category, UBI was the only Swedish incubator to secure a Top 15 spot.

Umeå Biotech Incubator listed as one of "Europe's Leading Start-Up Hubs"

Umeå Biotech Incubator has been named one of "Europe's leading Start-Up Hubs" by Financial Times, Statista, and Sifted. "This is an acknowledgment that our efforts are competitive, even globally," says Peter Jacobsson, UBI's operation coordinator.

Fredrik Almqvist and Marta Bally are the new Directors of UCMR. "An important part of our leadership is representing the diverse aspects of UCMR, a broad center with nearly 70 research leaders". Photo: Mattias Pettersson/Umeå University

New UCMR Directors focus on BSL-3 labs and clinical ties

Fredrik Almqvist and Marta Bally have been appointed as the new Directors of UCMR, the hub for microbial infection research at Umeå University. Their forward agenda includes enhancing collaboration with clinical research and establishing Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) labs for both in vitro and in vivo experiments.

Andreas Lindberg and Lisandro Bernardo from UBI are pleased with the response to Open up for Innovation. "We hoped for 50 participants, now we have double! We hope this will lead to a win-win for science, industry, and ultimately society".

Researchers and industry meet in Umeå to jointly drive life science innovations

Umeå Biotech Incubator (UBI) is inviting academic researchers and life science companies to meet and collaborate at its new ‘Open up for Innovation’ event on the 27th of February.
“We have world-class research being conducted at Umeå University and internationally successful companies based in town. Now we’re gathering 100 bright minds under one roof to stimulate innovation”, says Andreas

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