Organizations contributing
to the program
Umeå University: Life science research in Umeå is versatile, interdisciplinary and of high scientific competence. The Coalition Umeå for Life Science (CU4LS) is highlighting the strengths and richness of Umeå Life Science research activities, spanning research areas from molecules to man, from microorganisms to ecosystems, from theoretical approaches to experimental sciences and into clinical research.
Astra Zeneca: A global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company. We are dedicated to transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet.
Apoteket Produktion & Laboratorier (APL): One of Europe's leading companies in the development, analysis and manufacture of extemporaneous and bearing preparations, as well as an established contract manufacturer in the Life Science industry.
Lipum AB (publ): A biopharmaceutical company specializing in a novel way to treat chronic inflammatory diseases. The lead candidate drug (SOL-116) is a fully humanized antibody designed to give safer and more efficacious therapy by blocking a previously overlooked target molecule of the immune system.
Medicvent: The mission is to develop, manufacture and promote a comprehensive range of products for the evacuation of air pollution mainly within the hospital care environment.
Nordic Biomarker: A Swedish original manufacturer of advanced reagents, calibrators and controls for coagulation and clinical chemistry analyzers and offers products used for a wide range of routine and specialty tests. Our expertise covers all relevant technology areas, and we pride ourselves on being experts when it comes to both immunological, chromogenic as well as clotting assays.
SpinChem: The vision is to transform the world by providing the simplest, fastest, most stable and resource-efficient technical solutions, as a catalyst for the global process chemistry industry. The unique Rotating Bed Reactors (RBR), deep scientific and industry knowledge are central for success.
UmanDiagnostics, a Quanterix Company: Committed to delivering fast and accurate diagnosis of neurological diseases. The company develops and markets valuable tools for early detection of disease. The company was founded in 2006 and has since then focused on diseases affecting the white matter such as Multiple Sclerosis and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
Vakona: Develops a new, antibiotic-free treatment for inflammatory acne – a natural bacterial enzyme that degrades the bacterial biofilm to open up blocked hair follicles.
Non-stage participating companies/organisations
Brain Stimulation: At the forefront of precision diagnostics and individualised mixed reality solutions for stroke and neurological rehabilitation.
QureTech Bio: Addresses a significant unmet medical need by developing new antibacterial agents that target different infectious diseases including healthcare-associated infections and tuberculosis.
RSA Biomedical: A worldwide provider of special products and measurement systems in digital medical imaging.
Sweetree Technologies: A research and technology development company within the area of forest biotechnology. The goal is to develop and introduce innovative technologies and products to the global forestry market.
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