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Interview with Ola Nilsson, Neogap Therapeutics

A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to meet with Ola Nilsson, Head of Neoantigen Production & Development at Neogap Therapeutics, to discuss their ongoing study. This First-In-Human Phase I/II trial aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a novel T-cell immunotherapy in patients with advanced colorectal cancer. 

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Mid-Year Summary 2024

As we approach summer and vacations (at least for some of us in the office and most industry people here in Sweden), we wanted to take a moment to look back at the first half of the year. Here are some highlights of the year so far:

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Simsen Diagnostics Selected for Business Sweden’s Catalyst Program 

Gothenburg 27th of March – Simsen Diagnostics is excited to announce their selection for Business Sweden’s prestigious Catalyst program, which is a significant step in the company’s journey towards international expansion.  The Catalyst program, designed for the most innovative and promising startups in Sweden, aims to provide tailored support to accelerate international growth in chosen markets. Simsen Diagnostics has identified the UK as its target market due to its status as the world’s leading biotech cluster and the presence of a substantial customer base.  Simsen Diagnostics is revolutionizing cancer care through its advanced technology for monitoring ctDNA, a biomarker directly correlated with tumor burden. With the help of Simsen Diagnostics’ ultrasensitive tools cancer can be monitored and relapse detected years before standard-of-care tools. The technology can aid in evaluating treatment responses, detecting relapses, and identifying remaining disease.  “We’re beyond excited to have been selected for the Catalyst program,” said Camilla Hietanen, Sales

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Simsen Diagnostics AB Announces Collaboration with Sahlgrenska University Hospital for Pancreatic Cancer Study

Simsen Diagnostics AB, a leader in cancer monitoring, is pleased to announce a collaboration with Professor Peter Naredi and his research group at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. This partnership focuses on enhancing the detection and monitoring of pancreatic cancer, using Simsen Diagnostics’ technology, Simsen Personal. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly cancers, often diagnosed at an advanced stage. Early detection is challenging due to the limited sensitivity of current diagnostic tools. To overcome these obstacles, Naredi and his research group aim to investigate Simsen Diagnostics’ solution, Simsen Personal—a highly sensitive method for detecting and monitoring cancer DNA from blood samples. The collaboration seeks to utilize Simsen Personal aiming to identify the disease in its early stages. Professor Peter Naredi, leading the research group at the Department of Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, stresses the importance of early detection. “The only chance for a cure is to detect tumors in the

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Pontus Rehn

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Pontus Rehn has over 20 years of experience in commercial leadership roles in the medical device and IVD industries, including global and regional positions like VP Market Development, Chief Commercial Officer, and Director of Commercial Strategy. 

Lina Said

Laboratory and Quality Manager

Lina Said, a licensed Biomedical Scientist, brings 18 years of experience from Sahlgrenska University Hospital to her role as the Lab and Quality Manager at Simsen Diagnostics. Her primary focus is ensuring quality assurance and fostering an optimal work environment for the lab. 

My Vu

Lead Laboratory Technician

My Vu is currently doing a master’s degree in biotechnology and demonstrates expertise in laboratory procedures. Her previous experience includes analyzing COVID samples and conducting her bachelor’s thesis at Fraunhofer. My is analyzing all the samples that comes to the lab.  

Stefan Filges

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Stefan Filges, an accomplished bioinformatician with a Ph.D. in ultrasensitive sequencing, became part of Simsen Diagnostics in 2022. He played a crucial role as a co-author in the original publication of SiMSen-Seq, which was published in Nature Protocols. 

Camilla Hietanen

Head of Sales and Marketing

Camilla Hietanen holds an M.Sc. in Business Development from the Chalmers School of Entrepreneurship. Her academic background encompasses studies in Sports & Nutrition, and she brings prior experience from various Start-ups. Within Simsen Diagnostics, her primary focus lies in Sales and Marketing. 

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