
Life science business ideas awarded
1st prize:
Anna Överby Wernstedt "High quality tick-borne encephalitis antigen for sensitive and specific diagnostic TBEV ELISAs"
Motivation: For a project with a clear focus, that at the same time has the potential to develop further, along with diagnostic applications, within several medically important fields.
Anders Johansson "Guava (Psidium Guajava) neutralizes Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans leukotoxin – a novel highly specific tool for periodontal therapy"
Motivation: New interesting indications for substances originating in African folk medicine. Well adapted team with good potential to become successful.
Malin Linder Nording "Ventisensor – A monitor for lung injury during mechanical ventilation"
Motivation: A project where the application of new technology can give important information for clinical treatment of lung diseases. The presentation was very enthusiastic.