The Flemingsberg Science Foundation works to make Flemingsberg one of Sweden’s most important centers for education, research and creativity by 2050. We promote and take the lead in the development of knowledge-intensive activities in Flemingsberg. We do this together with academia, business and society.
NextCell Pharma: A Decade at the Forefront of the Stem Cell Revolution
For the past ten years, NextCell Pharma has been developing cell therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, operating Sweden's largest stem cell biobank through its subsidiary, Cellaviva, and conducting five clinical trials. They celebrate this milestone by launching their third subsidiary, QVance.
In Flemingsberg, we cure diseases that were previously considered incurable
Earlier this year we hosted the most meaningful ATMP event of the spring, in collaboration with Miltenyi Biotec and the Karolinska ATMP Center, Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska Institutet. We gathered over 120 participants, all sharing a vision of creating momentum to accelerate access to ATMPs in the Nordics.
Flemingsberg in Transformation: Shift2Access enables the transition to attractive and accessible living environments for all
Impact innovation is Sweden's innovation initiative for the 2030s. This week, the first five programs that have been granted funding for the next 10 years were presented, and we are pleased that "Shift2Access" is one of these programs. In 2023, the Flemingsberg Science Foundation initiated discussions with IQ Samhällsbyggnad, which works to make Sweden a leader in sustainable urban development. As a result, in the fall we signed a letter of intent to be included in the "Shift2Access" application, which has now been granted funding.
Innovate UK x ATMP Flemingsberg: Collaborations, Inspiration, and Networking
At the beginning of the year, we had the privilege of welcoming a delegation from England, with representatives from Innovate UK and eleven ATMP (Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products) companies. This marks the beginning of a significant partnership with great potential to ultimately cure diseases that were previously incurable.
Maria Eriksdotter: Dean, Leader and Enthusiast who strengthened the sense of community in Flemingsberg
Efter sina fyra år som dekan har Maria framgångsrikt satt KI Syd och Flemingsberg på kartan. Maria är en eldsjäl som med ett stort engagemang drivit fram KI Syd under de senaste åren. Nu när hon lämnar rollen som dekan på Karolinska Institutet reflekterar vi på stiftelsen Flemingsberg Science över alla framsteg och prestationer hon har uppnått.
Nikola Vojnovic: I don’t think it’s far-fetched that the new cancer medicine comes from KI
Flemingsberg has been a pioneer in cell therapy in Sweden, dating back to as late as 1975. To highlight this and launch the new ATMP Flemingsberg initiative, Miltenyi Biotec and the Flemingsberg Science Foundation welcome you to the most important ATMP event of the spring: Trust the (cell manufacturing) process, on March 21 at Campus Flemingsberg.