Time: 09:30 – 15:00, March 26th 2026
Location: Insikten, Portalen, University of Skövde, Kanikergränd 3A
Precision Approaches in Life Science
This year´s theme, Precision Approaches in Life Science, highlights innovative strategies and applications within areas such as drug development, wellbeing research, and environmental sciences. The workshop offers a platform for knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue, and networking across academia and external partners.
Programme
The day begins with coffee and light refreshments at 09:30, followed by the official opening at 10:00. The full programme, including speakers and session details, is available below.
Full programme
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09:30 –10:00 Morning coffe, Portalen
10:00 Welcome and introduction –Chair: John Baxter, University of Skövde
10:05 Karin Stenström – Vinnova
Karin is a Programme Director for Advanced LifeSciences at Vinnova, leading a wide range of health science projects and collaborative initiatives.
10:30: Samuel Genheden – AstraZeneca
Samuel is a Director at AstraZeneca, leading the Deep Chemistry Team with projects in Agentic AI for drug development.He is also an alumni of University of Skövde.
11:00: Short break11:10: Anke Herrman - SLU
Anke is a professor of Soil and Nutrient Cycling at SLU. She participates in numerous projects focused on sustainable and precision methods for farming and soil health.11:35: Johan Häggmark - Skogsstyrelsen
Johan is a machine learning engineer specializing in geospatial data mapping of Sweden’s forests. He is an alumni of University of Skövde.12:00 -13:00: Lunch break
13:00: Welcome back
13:05: Olof Kullberg - ABEL
Olof is a registered nurse and the CEO for ABEL.se. His mission is to translate wellbeing research into precision-tailored health plans. Olof is an alumni of University of Skövde.13:30: Leslie Kirby - Karolinska Insitutet
Lesile is a postdoctoral fellow at KI researching how neurological inflammation effects brain development and diseases.14:10: Collaboration sessions in conference rooms
Gläntan, Vänern & Vättern and Speglen , Afternoon coffe will be provided
15:00 Day finish
Participation & practical information
Staff and external guests
This category includes University staff, invited speakers, collaborators, and external partners.
- Participation: 09:30-15:00
- Collaboration session 14:00-15:00 – please vote for your preferred discussion topics here: Collaboration sessions - System Biology Workshop
- Morning and afternoon coffee including light refreshments are provided
- Lunch is provided
- Please indicate any dietary requirements in the registration form
Students
- Participation: 09:30-12:00 and 13:00-14:00
- Morning coffee with light refreshments is provided
- Lunch is not included
- Please indicate any dietary requirements in the registration form
Registration
Registration is now closed, thank you for your interest!