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Topics: Defence issues

Research and expert support is provided at FOI in Umeå for chemical, biological, and radioactive substances. Susanne W Lindström is Head of the Chemical Threat and Effect Assesments Unit in Umeå.

FOI in Umeå launches recruitment drive in response to global security concerns

The Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) is set to significantly expand its operations in Umeå this spring after announcing plans to hire around 20 new employees to the CBRN Defence and Security department. Global developments mean Sweden needs to strengthen its national defence capability – with long-term research provided by FOI playing an important role.

We grow ideas that can change the world

Umeå Biotech Incubator (UBI) is one of Sweden’s state-of-the-art business incubators within the life sciences. We help researchers to use their data to the benefit of patients and citizens, improving their health. We support and train entrepreneurs in the fields of pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and medical engineering, and act as a bridge between academia, medicine and the business community.

Umeå Biotech Incubator
Umeå Biotech Incubator

Tvistevägen 48C
907 36 Umeå
Sweden