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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.
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”, held at the Danish Parliament, marked an important step forward in advancing early detection of type 1 diabetes (T1D). Bringing together patients, clinicians, researchers and policymakers, the event 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...
MVA member Novonesis is recognized as the top innovation company in Denmark
According to the European Patent Office, Novonesis had a total of 178 patent filings in 2025, highest among all Danish companies.🌱 Novonesis CEO Ester Baiget spoke to Danish financial Børsen on this topic: "Novonesis has a total of 10,000 patents, demonstrating the strength of our biosolutions portfolio and the science behind it. Patents protect our unique solutions and enable us to stand out in the market. Of course, they only really shine when they are converted into growth, product launches...
“Looking for a job – Greater Copenhagen is greater than Copenhagen” column in Copenhagen Post by Director Member Engagement and Communication, MVA, David Munis Zepernick
Thinking outside the box and looking across the bridge might be a good idea when determining your next career move! One of the DNA strings of Medicon Valley is an integrated labor market and the free movement of citizens and employees in the Öresund region also referred to as Greater Copenhagen. While the number of people living in Skåne and working in Denmark is substantial due to the salary levels, the exchange rate, the lower cost of living in Skåne and the concentration of companies on the...
MVA member BioInnovation Institute appoints Jim Glasheen, Chief Executive of Cambridge Enterprise, the innovation arm of the University of Cambridge, as new board member
BioInnovation Institute (BII) is adjusting the composition of its Board of Directors as part of a strategic strengthening of the institute’s international profile. The change follows BII’s ambition and recent announcements regarding the establishment of new funds focused on investments in the United Kingdom and Italy and is intended to support the organization’s continued expansion. Danish biotech entrepreneur Hans Schambye is stepping down from the board in connection with his appointment as...
The brand-new edition of the 16th European Biotechnology Guide 2026 is now released
The newly released European Biotechnology Guide 2026 is probably the most comprehensive introduction to the European biotech landscape profiling +100 of the leading biotech companies in Europe and several high expertise service providers (such as MVA member 360 Law Firm). As such it is also a relevant platform for communicating the services and opportunities provide by Medicon Valley Alliance to both local Swedish Danish member companies and the growing number of Medicon Valley Alliance member...
