Developing new painkillers from a Nobel Prize-winning discovery

When this year’s Nobel Prize in Medicine was announced, it was especially good news for AlzeCure in Flemingsberg. This is where a painkiller is being developed based on the breakthrough discovery.

Martin Jönsson, AlzeCure CEO, and Johan Sandin,AlzeCure CSO

This year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was shared between David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian. They received the accolade for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch. Receptors can be likened to sensors on cells that detect and transmit different signals. Julius is credited with the discovery of a receptor called TRPV1, which is activated by temperatures that are experienced as pain.

“It’s fantastic that these important discoveries by Professor Julius are getting the attention they deserve. The discovery of TRPV1 and its link to pain perception is something we’ve used in our clinical ACD440 programme,” says Johan Sandin, AlzeCure CSO.

Considerable need for new painkillers

In December 2020, AlzeCure launched a preliminary clinical study of its drug candidate, which yielded positive results. The next study is now being prepared to better determine the effect. The need for new painkillers is clear.

“Approximately 80 per cent of patients do not respond satisfactorily to current treatments, so there’s considerable need to develop new painkillers with improved efficacy and a better risk-benefit ratio,” says Martin Jönsson, AlzeCure CEO.

AlzeCure is developing new innovative drug therapies for the treatment of severe conditions that affect the central nervous system, such as Alzheimer’s and pain.

Follow their journey to the launch of a new drug at: www.alzecurepharma.com.

Alfa Laval strengthens Flemingsberg – establishes itself in a growing city of the future

In May 2025, Alfa Laval moved into its new office and innovation center, spanning approximately 20,000 square meters, together with around 700 employees. At the same time, the restaurant K-märkt opened, further expanding the range of services available in Flemingsberg. The Royal Swedish Opera and Dramaten, Alfa Laval, Restaurant Billmans, and K-märkt all represent important pieces of the puzzle in the development of Flemingsberg.

Touchdown Novum Labs for Hydromars!

A new company has arrived in Flemingsberg, and they´re moving at rocket speed on their journey toward space. Meet Hydromars, the startup company developing a system for water purification and nutrient recovery, with a grand goal of enabling sustainable human presence in space.

Flemingsberg Science Foundation Summer Party 2025 – What’s Happening in Flemingsberg?

There was a time when that question was rarely asked – but that time is long gone!On Tuesday, June 10, 130 people gathered to celebrate the start of summer together. Business leaders, municipal and regional representatives, academia, and students came together under the theme “What’s Happening in Flemingsberg?” – an evening dedicated to sharing the latest developments: new establishments, initiatives, innovations, and future plans in Flemingsberg.

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