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Life science-sektorn i Västsverige sysselsätter drygt 10 000 personer och life science-klustret i Göteborg är ett av de största i Norden.
Trots det har invånarna i Göteborgsområdet väldigt låg kännedom om life science-sektorn, visar en ny Novusmätning.
Nu markerar sex stora life science-aktörer startskottet för en gemensam kommunikativ kraftsamling – med målet att sätta den västsvenska life science-sektorn på kartan.

Arvid Carlsson Award by Sahlgrenska Science Park 2023 was awarded to Petra Apell, Texray, for an outstanding innovation and for being an inspirational entrepreneur with a relentless drive and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth, research, and development.

Today, only 1 in 4 stroke patients get the right treatment in the right time. Every 10 minutes’ delay in the stroke care chain adds 40 days of rehabilitation for the patient. Imagine if there was a device that enabled emergency responders to perform a quick neuro examination that gives objective guidance as to the correct treatment of a suspected stroke patient in just a couple of minutes…

Another PExA instrument, for non-invasive collection of biological material from the inner parts of the lungs, has been installed at a government agency in the USA.

During October, three impact-making companies that are part of the CO-AX accelerator program at Sahlgrenska Science Park have been recognised through very well-deserved awards; reinforcing the incredible impact, ingenuity and innovation that exists in Sweden's healthtech ecosystem.

AstraZeneca is a gold sponsor of this year’s Park Annual event. Matti Ahlqvist, Executive Director for AstraZeneca’s Gothenburg site, shares some thoughts about AstraZeneca’s next generation patient therapies, what he’s looking forward to at Park Annual and why West Sweden is the place to be for world-class life science.

Setterwalls, the oldest law firm in Sweden, is a gold sponsor of Park Annual for the fourth time. Hanna Sonning, Senior Associate, discusses the importance of law in life science and how Setterwalls continues to inspire the next generation.

Boubou Hallberg, the new Chief Executive Officer of Sahlgrenska University Hospital, will be a keynote speaker at this year's Park Annual on November 9. We caught up with Boubou ahead of the event and asked him three quick questions...

Collaboration and open innovation play pivotal roles today within the life science industry, contributing to advancements in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical research.

November 9 I 10 am to 3.30 pm
PROGRAM: Next Generation

Do you want to connect with the students at Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg?

Part of our work is about communicating life science, the importance of joint strategies, talent attraction and capital. During our recent visit we had the pleasure of hosting politicians and civil servants together with Business Region Göteborg.