For the second year in a row, SenzaGen takes a place on the prestigious 33-list where the magazines Ny Teknik and Affärsvärlden for the ninth time appoint the hottest young technology companies in Sweden. The presentation took place at the Munich Brewery in Stockholm on April 12.
Based at Medicon Village in Lund, SenzaGen develops and implements animal-free tests on chemicals and proteins for classification of sensitizers, primarily for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. SenzaGen’s test GARD (Genomic Allergen Rapid Detection) has been developed over the last 15 years ad measures significantly more parameters than existing tests on the market, as the test is based on gene analysis in human cells. This makes GARD the safest and most efficient test. GARD has mainly been used for testing in the cosmetics industry and the EU has a ban on the testing of cosmetics on animals. In the spring of 2016, GARD has also started to be used in the pharmaceutical industry for the genetic testing of potential drugs in the early phase development.
During 2015 SenzaGen completed a new share issue of M 44 SEK in order to accelerate the company’s development, scale up the sales organization, finalize the ongoing validation processes and develop new tests in GARD portfolio. The company opened a subsidiary in the US early 2016 in order to increase its market penetration.
“We appreciate the attention that making it to the 33-list gives us. Being a pioneer, breaking traditional behaviors and patterns with new technology, is challenging but so far SenzaGen has been successful. We see a large interest, a growing demand and a real need for our test in a variety of industries”, says Anki Malmborg Hager, CEO of SenzaGen.
About the 33-list
The 33-list is based on nominations by companies from all over Sweden and the winners are appointed jointly by the editorial staff of the NyTeknik and Affärsvärlden. The jury looks for companies with a unique product or service based around a clear innovation with great international potential – an innovation that has the potential to change the rules of the game in their industry. To make it on the list must now be based in Sweden up to 7 years old. For more information, visit http://www.33-listan.se
For more information:
Anki Malmborg Hager,
+ 46 768-284 822, amh@senzagen.com
SenzaGen på 33-listan in NyTeknik (in Swedish)
http://www.nyteknik.se/startup/33-listan/vaxer-snabbt-med-djurfria-tester-6540474
Press release in pdf
SenzaGen once again makes it to the 33-list
Based at Medicon Village in Lund, SenzaGen develops and implements animal-free tests on chemicals and proteins for classification of sensitizers, primarily for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. SenzaGen’s test GARD (Genomic Allergen Rapid Detection) has been developed over the last 15 years ad measures significantly more parameters than existing tests on the market, as the test is based on gene analysis in human cells. This makes GARD the safest and most efficient test. GARD has mainly been used for testing in the cosmetics industry and the EU has a ban on the testing of cosmetics on animals. In the spring of 2016, GARD has also started to be used in the pharmaceutical industry for the genetic testing of potential drugs in the early phase development.
During 2015 SenzaGen completed a new share issue of M 44 SEK in order to accelerate the company’s development, scale up the sales organization, finalize the ongoing validation processes and develop new tests in GARD portfolio. The company opened a subsidiary in the US early 2016 in order to increase its market penetration.
“We appreciate the attention that making it to the 33-list gives us. Being a pioneer, breaking traditional behaviors and patterns with new technology, is challenging but so far SenzaGen has been successful. We see a large interest, a growing demand and a real need for our test in a variety of industries”, says Anki Malmborg Hager, CEO of SenzaGen.
About the 33-list
The 33-list is based on nominations by companies from all over Sweden and the winners are appointed jointly by the editorial staff of the NyTeknik and Affärsvärlden. The jury looks for companies with a unique product or service based around a clear innovation with great international potential – an innovation that has the potential to change the rules of the game in their industry. To make it on the list must now be based in Sweden up to 7 years old. For more information, visit http://www.33-listan.se
For more information:
Anki Malmborg Hager,
+ 46 768-284 822, amh@senzagen.com
SenzaGen på 33-listan in NyTeknik (in Swedish)
http://www.nyteknik.se/startup/33-listan/vaxer-snabbt-med-djurfria-tester-6540474
Press release in pdf
SenzaGen åter på 33-listan
SenzaGen tar för andra året i rad plats på den prestigefyllda 33-listan där Ny Teknik och Affärsvärlden
för nionde gången utser Sveriges hetaste unga teknikbolag. Presentationen skedde på Münchenbryggeriet i Stockholm den 12 april.
Med basen på Medicon Village i Lund utvecklar och genomför SenzaGen djurfria allergitester av kemikalier och proteiner. SenzaGens test, GARD (Genomic Allergen Rapid Detection), har utvecklats under 15 år och mäter väsentligt fler parametrar än befintliga test på marknaden, då testet bygger på genanalys i mänskliga celler. Detta gör GARD till det mest noggranna och effektiva testet. GARD har främst använts för tester inom kosmetikabranschen och inom EU finns ett förbud mot att testa kosmetika på djur. Under våren 2016 har GARD även börjat användas i läkemedelsbranschen för genomtester av potentiella läkemedel i tidig fas.
Under 2015 genomförde SenzaGen en nyemission om 44 miljoner kronor för att accelerera utvecklingen, skala upp försäljningsorganisationen, slutföra pågående valideringsprocesser och utveckla nya tester i GARD-portföljen. Bolaget öppnade 2016 ett dotterbolag i USA för att expandera sin marknadspenetration.
-Vi uppskattar uppmärksamheten som 33-listan ger oss. Att vara pionjär och försöka bryta traditionella beteenden och mönster med ny teknik är utmanande, men SenzaGen har hittills varit framgångsrika. Vi ser ett stort intresse, en växande efterfrågan och ett reellt behov av våra test i en rad olika branscher, säger Anki Malmborg Hager, VD på SenzaGen.
För intervju och vidare information vänligen kontakta:
Anki Malmborg Hager, 0768-284 822, amh@senzagen.com
Om 33-listan
33-listan bygger på nomineringar av företag från hela Sverige och vinnarna utses gemensamt av redaktionerna på Ny Teknik och Affärsvärlden. Juryn letar efter företag med en unik produkt eller tjänst uppbyggd kring en tydlig innovation med stor internationell potential – en innovation som har förutsättningar att förändra spelreglerna i sin bransch. För att platsa på listan måste företaget vara baserat i Sverige max 7 år gammalt. Mer och på http://www.33-listan.se
Om SenzaGen
SenzaGen erbjuder in vitro-tester för kosmetisk, kemisk och farmaceutisk industri som ersätter behovet av djurförsök. Bolagets unika test GARD är baserat på forskning från Institutionen för Immunteknologi vid Lunds Tekniska Högskola. SenzaGen har sin bas på Medicon Village i Lund.
Om GARD
Genom att analysera 200 respektive 389 markörer beroende på test, levererar GARD resultat med 90 % tillförlitlighet. Detta kan jämföras med den gyllene standarden som är djurtester på möss som ger endast 72 % tillförlitlighet. SenzaGens test har därtill förmågan att mäta potensen (styrkan) av en substans och kan därmed avgöra till vilken grad en substans orsakar allergi.
Pressmeddelande som pdf
SenzaGen once again makes it to the 33-list
For the second year in a row, SenzaGen takes a place on the prestigious 33-list where the magazines
Ny Teknik and Affärsvärlden f
or the ninth time appoint the hottest young technology companies in Sweden. The presentation took place at the Munich Brewery in Stockholm on April 12.
Based at Medicon Village in Lund, SenzaGen develops and implements animal-free tests on chemicals and proteins for classification of sensitizers, primarily for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. SenzaGen’s test GARD (Genomic Allergen Rapid Detection) has been developed over the last 15 years ad measures significantly more parameters than existing tests on the market, as the test is based on gene analysis in human cells. This makes GARD the safest and most efficient test. GARD has mainly been used for testing in the cosmetics industry and the EU has a ban on the testing of cosmetics on animals. In the spring of 2016, GARD has also started to be used in the pharmaceutical industry for the genetic testing of potential drugs in the early phase development.
During 2015 SenzaGen completed a new share issue of M 44 SEK in order to accelerate the company’s development, scale up the sales organization, finalize the ongoing validation processes and develop new tests in GARD portfolio. The company opened a subsidiary in the US early 2016 in order to increase its market penetration.
-We appreciate the attention that making it to the 33-list gives us. Being a pioneer, breaking traditional behaviors and patterns with new technology, is challenging but so far SenzaGen has been successful. We see a large interest, a growing demand and a real need for our test in a variety of industries, says Anki Malmborg Hager, CEO of SenzaGen.
About the 33-list
The 33-list is based on nominations by companies from all over Sweden and the winners are appointed jointly by the editorial staff of the NyTeknik and Affärsvärlden. The jury looks for companies with a unique product or service based around a clear innovation with great international potential – an innovation that has the potential to change the rules of the game in their industry. To make it on the list must now be based in Sweden up to 7 years old. For more information, visit
http://www.33-listan.se (In Swedish)
For more information:
Anki Malmborg Hager,
+ 46 768-284 822,
amh@senzagen.com
www.senzagen.com
SenzaGen nominerade till Guldråttan (EJ REG)
SenzaGen har blivit nominerade till det hedervärda priset Guldråttan, ett pris som delas ut av Djurens Rätt till företag som gör en exceptionell insats för djuren. SenzaGen kan bidra till att kraftigt minska antalet djurförsök med sina djurfria allergitester för kosmetisk-, råvarutillverknings- och läkemedelsbranschen. Med företagets test GARD, som görs
in vitro kan antalet försöksdjur som används för tester i dessa branscher minska kraftigt och när nu SenzaGen dessutom satsar globalt kan påverkan bli ännu större.
Guldråttan är Sveriges finaste djurrättspris och delas sedan 1987 ut av Djurens Rätt till den eller de som under året gjort en exceptionell insats för djuren. Skriver Djuren Rätt på sin sida.
Nu är det dags att rösta på vem som ska tilldelas Guldråttan för 2016. Omröstningen pågår fram till den 10 april och årets vinnare presenteras på Djurens Rätts rikskonferens i Stockholm den 14-15 maj. Bidra och rösta på http://www.djurensratt.se/guldrattan2016
Rösta på SenzaGen för Guldråttan 2016!
SenzaGen nominated for Guldråttan -the Golden Rat
SenzaGen is able to greatly reduce animal use with their animal free allergy tests for cosmetic ingredients, raw material production and the pharmaceutical industries. With the company’s test GARD, which is performed in vitro, the number of animals used for testing in these industries can be heavily reduced and now that SenzaGen is expanding globally, the impact can be even greater.
“Guldråttan is Sweden’s finest animal rights prize and awarded since 1987 by Djurens Rätt to a person or persons who have made an exceptional contribution during the year to animal well fare” Djurens Rätt says ontheir site.
It is now possible to vote on who should be awarded Guldråttan 2016. Voting will run until April 10 and the winner will be presented at Djurens Rätts National Conference in Stockholm on 14-15 May.
Participate and vote at http://www.djurensratt.se/guldrattan2016 (in Swedish) Link no longer available
Potency potential of chemicals using GARD shown by independent laboratory
The platform that forms the basis for the GARD sensitization assay, has been shown to have the potential to be an accurate tool for measuring the potency of sensitizing chemicals. The study was performed by an independent research group at Department of Immunotechnology, Lund University in Sweden and presented at the Society of Toxicology 55th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, 2016.
The new data were presented on Tuesday at the Society of Toxicology 55th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, poster session “Alternative Models for Ocular and Skin Toxicity”, abstract number 2205, P136.
-We have for a long time seen indications that this platform could predict potency and we are very happy to be able to present data that further points in that direction now, since it opens up completely new possibilities in skin sensitizations, says Assoc. Prof. Malin Lindstedt, heading the group at Department of Immunotechnology.
Based at Medicon Village in Lund, SenzaGen develops and implements animal-free tests on chemicals and proteins for classification of sensitizers, primarily for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. SenzaGen’s test GARD
(Genomic Allergen Rapid Detection) measures significantly more parameters than existing tests on the market and has previously shown to deliver the most accurate prediction for hazard classification of chemicals. Now it has also shown potential to be a key player in the important field of risk assessment of chemicals by being able to predict the potency of chemicals.
-Potency has been the long-sought for application of sensitization tests. In risk assessment it is imperative to be able to predict not only the hazard of a chemical but more importantly how strong inducer of sensitization it is, i.e. the potency of the chemical. Lund University has now in a large study shown that GARD has this ability, which makes GARD unique, and we are looking forward to take part of this and develop it further, says Anki Malmborg Hager, CEO of SenzaGen AB.
Press release in pdf
SenzaGen establishes subsidiary in the US
To quickly strengthen its commercial presence in the US market, Swedish SenzaGen AB expands globally and establishes a subsidiary in California.
SenzaGen, which develops and implements non-animal allergy tests of chemicals and proteins, for the chemical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, expands its sales organization and prepares the company for an IPO in 2017. Senzagen, a Lund University Department of Immunotechnology spin-out was recently recognized as one of Sweden’s most promising young and innovative companies.
– In line with our strategy to establish a commercial presence in key markets, Senzagen has established a subsidiary in the US. The US represents the world’s largest pharmaceutical and chemicals markets, and one of the largest within cosmetics. To capture market share, it is crucial that we have a local presence, says Anki Malmborg-Hager, CEO of SenzaGen AB.
Responsible for Senzagen’s US operations will be toxicologist Dr. Brian Rogers as US CEO, and Head of business development will be immunologist Dr. Sandra Reynoso.
-Nearly 50% of all animal research experiments today are performed in the US, and we want to be there to help replace these tests and offer the market a better and much safer test with our GARD. Together with our local team and their strong network, I look forward to building SenzaGen’s brand as the market leader in allergy testing in the US, says Anki Malmborg-Hager.
For more information, please contact:
Anki Malmborg Hager, PhD, CEO
E-mail: amh@senzagen.com
SE: +46 768 284822
Brian Rogers, Ph D, CEO US
brian.rogers@senzagen.com
US: +1 530 304 7648
About SenzaGen
SenzaGen provides in vitro dermal and respiratory testing for the cosmetic, chemical and pharmaceutical industries replacing the need for animal testing. The company’s unique test GARD is based on research from the Department of Immunotechnology at Lund University. SenzaGen is based at Medicon Village in Lund, Sweden.
About GARD
By analyzing 200 and 389 genomic markers, depending on the test, instead of 1-2 markers as competing methods, GARD delivers results with 90 % accuracy. This can be compared to the golden standard, animal tests on mice, that provide 72 % accuracy. SenzaGen’s test also has the ability to measure potency (strength) of a substance and can thus determine the degree to which a substance cause allergy.
Press release in pdf
SenzaGen is presenting at a hosted session at Society of Toxicology 55th Annual Meeting in New Orleans March 15, 2016
SenzaGen Senior Scientist, Dr. Henrik Johansson will give a presentation at an exhibitor hosted session at the Society of Toxicology 55th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, 15th of March.
The meeting promises more than 150 scientific sessions, approximately 350 ToxExpo exhibitors offering you the latest information on services and technology, thousands of abstract presentations, continuing education courses, awards presentations, receptions, career guidance and support, and more.
The topic for Dr. Johansson’s presentation, Genomics—The Future of Sensitization Testing and Safety Assessment is: In vitro testing in human cellines using genomic technology is the future in safety testing of chemicals and proteins. SenzaGen is presenting their use of genomics for sensitization testing with GARD assays for skin and respiratory sensitization. Using +200 biomarkers enables better predictions, including potency information.
This session is an Exhibitor-Hosted Session. Although not an official part of the SOT Annual Meeting scientific program, its presentation is permitted by the Society.
The presentation will cover
Attendees are welcomed from researcher community, industry, manufacturers, regulatory agencies, consultants, CROs and every one interested in safety testing of chemical compounds.
Details: Genomics—The Future of Sensitization Testing and Safety Assessment
Exhibition hall, Room 211 Tuesday, March 15, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
SenzaGen is presenting at a hosted session at Society of Toxicology 55th Annual Meeting in New Orleans March 15, 2016
SenzaGen Senior Scientist, Dr. Henrik Johansson will give a presentation at an
exhibitor hosted
session at the Society of Toxicology 55th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, 15th of March.
The meeting promises more than 150 scientific sessions, approximately 350 ToxExpo exhibitors offering you the latest information on services and technology, thousands of abstract presentations, continuing education courses, awards presentations, receptions, career guidance and support, and more.
The topic for Dr. Johansson’s presentation,
Genomics—The Future of Sensitization Testing and Safety Assessment
is
:
In vitro testing in human cellines using genomic technology is the future in safety testing of chemicals and proteins. SenzaGen is presenting their use of genomics for sensitization testing with GARD assays for skin and respiratory sensitization. Using +200 biomarkers enables better predictions, including potency information.
This session is an Exhibitor-Hosted Session. Although not an official part of the SOT Annual Meeting scientific program, its presentation is permitted by the Society.
The presentation will cover
Attendees are welcomed from researcher community, industry, manufacturers, regulatory agencies, consultants, CROs and every one interested in safety testing of chemical compounds.
Details:
Genomics—The Future of Sensitization Testing and Safety Assessment
Exhibition hall, Room 211
Tuesday, March 15, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
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Håkan Söderberg nyanställd CFO för SenzaGen
I linje med företagets strategi att accelerera bolagets omsättning och skala upp organisationen med sikte på en börsintroduktion 2017, har SenzaGen anställt Håkan Söderberg som CFO sedan årsskiftet 2016. Håkan har lång erfarenhet från snabbväxande bolag och rekryteringen är ett viktigt steg i bolagets kommersiella utveckling.
Med basen på Medicon Village i Lund utvecklar och genomför SenzaGen djurfria allergitester av kemikalier och proteiner för kosmetika- och läkemedelsbranschen. Under hösten 2015 genomförde SenzaGen en riktad nyemission i syfte att accelerera bolagets tillväxt, skala upp organisationen med fokus på försäljning samt förbereda bolaget inför en börsintroduktion 2017. Som ett led i denna utveckling har SenzaGen nu rekryterat Håkan Söderberg
–Håkans erfarenhet i kombination med hans intresse för bolaget gjorde vårt val av ny CFO enkelt. Hans styrkor inom både ekonomi och försäljning samt hans sätt att arbeta strategiskt kommer att vara avgörande för hur vi expanderar och tar marknadsandelar. Med Håkans hjälp kommer SenzaGen kunna växa snabbare och mer effektivt,
säger Anki Malmborg Hager, VD på SenzaGen.
Håkan Söderberg kommer närmast från IT-sektorn där han startat och drivit flera framgångsrika bolag. Han var med och startade EasyResearch Scandinavia AB där han arbetade som ekonomichef med fokus på försäljning. Bolaget såldes till QuestBack Sweden AB 2008 där Håkan fortsatte som ekonomichef fram till 2014. Sedan 2014 har Håkan arbetat som ekonomichef på ControlKeeper som tillhandahåller system för avtalshantering, men han tar nu steget över till SenzaGen och bioteknikbranschen.
–SenzaGen har stor marknadspotential och befinner sig i en mycket intressant expansiv fas. Det passar mig. När jag tittade på nystartade företag att engagera mig i letade jag efter företag i just denna fas. SenzaGen har dessutom en produkt som fyller ett viktigt behov och som det är självklart att bli engagerad i, säger Håkan Söderberg, CFO på SenzaGen.
Om SenzaGen
SenzaGen erbjuder in vitro-tester för kosmetisk, kemisk och farmaceutisk industri som ersätter behovet av djurförsök. Bolagets unika test GARD är baserat på forskning från Institutionen för Immunteknologi vid Lunds Tekniska Högskola. SenzaGen har sin bas på Medicon Village i Lund och har nu totalt 10 medarbetare.
Om GARD
Genom att analysera 200 respektive 389 markörer beroende på test istället för 1-2 markörer, så som konkurrerande metoder gör, levererar GARD resultat med 90 % tillförlitlighet. Detta kan jämföras med gyllene standard vilket är djurtester på möss som ger endast 72 % tillförlitlighet. SenzaGens test har därtill förmågan att mäta potensen (styrkan) av en substans och kan därmed avgöra till vilken grad en substans orsakar allergi. Befintliga test uppnår inte samma tillförlitlighet och saknar förmågan att mäta potensen av en substans.
För mer information:
Anki Malmborg Hager, VD, SenzaGen AB
Mail: amh@senzagen.com
Telefon: +46 768 284822
Håkan Söderberg, CFO, SenzaGen AB
Mail: hakan.soderberg@senzagen.com
Telefon: +46 736 55 90 88