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Below you will find the latest news from MVA. You can also sign up to our newsletter MVA Update.
MVA Update is an electronic newsletter providing you with news about MVA and an overview of our events and other relevant events in Medicon Valley. You can also check out our calendar for more information about life science events in the region.
If you have any questions regarding our news section or media inquiries then please contact David Munis Zepernick, Head of Press on +45 2498 1668.
The Future of Swedish & Danish Life Science in Lund – MVA members can register free of charge!
On 23 April 2026, leaders from across Swedish and Danish life science gather for the 15th annual congress bringing together industry, academia, healthcare, investors and policymakers to strengthen cross-border collaboration. The conference is organized by Life Science Sweden and Medicon Village, in collaboration with Medicon Valley Alliance. The 2026 programme follows a clear narrative. The day opens with a shared European, national and regional outlook, highlighting the forces shaping…
ReproUnion Summit: From regional lighthouse to shared responsibility
Last week’s Summit demonstrated how ReproUnion has become one of the most influential public private partnerships in reproductive health – a true flagship for the Øresund region and beyond. Throughout the day, one message was clear: continued cross border collaboration is not just valuable – it is essential in the fight against infertility. With strong regional roots and growing national relevance, ReproUnion clearly shows what can be achieved when research, healthcare and industry collaborate…
How can Medicon Valley become Europe’s strongest Life Science Hub?
How can Medicon Valley in the Greater Copenhagen Region become Europe’s strongest life science hub? Today in Altinget.se Sverige, Jan Juul Christensen, CEO of Greater Copenhagen, and I highlight a central message: “Greater Copenhagen has extraordinary potential — but unlocking it requires fewer cross‑border barriers, stronger political coordination, and smoother mobility for companies and talent.” More than 85,000 people work in the region’s private life science sector, and over 350 companies,…
ReproUnion contributes to Swedish National Inquiry
A new report from the Swedish government committee for a Future with Children brings renewed attention to an often overlooked dimension of declining birth rates: involuntary childlessness. The report, developed with contributions from leading experts within the long-standing Swedish-Danish collaboration ReproUnion, highlights infertility as a significant – yet frequently underrepresented – factor in understanding demographic trends. Affecting up to 1 in 5 couples, involuntary childlessness…
Highlights from The MVA General Assembly 2026
Medicon Valley Alliance held its Annual General Assembly on April 9, opened by MVA Chair Niels Abel Bonde. CEO Anette Steenberg followed with a review of key highlights from 2025, including the launch of MVA’s new strategy and a range of strategic activities and initiatives delivered throughout the year. CFO Sofia Amin presented the Annual Report, which was approved without comments. During the Board elections, Ulf G. Andersson stepped down as Vice Chair after many years of dedicated service….
Early Detection of Type 1 Diabetes Moves Up the Political Agenda
The conference “A step ahead of type 1 diabetes – from experience to political action” marked an important step forward in advancing early detection of type 1 diabetes. Held at the Danish Parliament on 13 April, it brought together patients, clinicians, researchers and policymakers and highlighted both strong momentum and a clear willingness to act. Personal stories from children and families provided a powerful reminder of what is at stake. They reinforced why early detection matters – not…
Ulf G Andersson Appointed Honorary Member of MVA
Today, we celebrate an extraordinary contribution and a remarkable journey. After 9 years of dedicated service as Vice Chairman of MVA, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Ulf G Andersson for his unwavering commitment, passion, and leadership. His efforts have played a vital role in shaping our organization and strengthening our community. While we say thank you for his time on the Board, we are truly delighted that this is not a goodbye. We are proud and honored that Ulf will…
MedWatch: MVA presents new Nordic board
Medicon Valley Alliance has appointed a new board combining existing and new members, now representing Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. The updated composition reflects a broader Nordic presence, including new members Sofia Wallström (Lif Sweden) and Gabriel Johannessen (Sanofi Denmark), while Niels Abel Bonde and Matthew Iles have been re-elected. The new board supports MVA’s ambition to strengthen its role as a key hub for Nordic collaboration, alongside its continued focus on…
Life Science Sweden: Sofia Wallström joins MVA Board as Vice Chair
Sofia Wallström, CEO of Lif Sweden, has joined the MVA Board and taken on the role of Vice Chair. Her appointment strengthens the Nordic representation within the organisation, with board members now representing Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. The new board composition supports MVA’s strategic focus on strengthening collaboration across the Nordic region, while continuing to develop Medicon Valley as a leading European life science cluster. Read the full article in Life Science Sweden…
PRESS RELEASE: New all-Nordic board of Medicon Valley Alliance
At the 2026 Ordinary General Meeting of the Danish Swedish life science organization Medicon Valley Alliance on April 9, 2026 a couple of new distinctively Nordic life science profiles were elected, which now means that the industry members now include both a Dane, a Swede, a Norwegian, and a Finn. While the Danish Chair of the Board, Niels Abel Bonde, and the Finnish Matthew Iles, General Manager for AbbVie Scandinavia, were both re-elected, the Board now also includes Sofia Wallström, CEO of…