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Lars Brandén

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Innovation Advisor at Linnaeus University
📍 France

Dr. Lars J. Brandén is the CSO at Kolibri, leveraging over 25 years of expertise in gene therapy and lab automation to pioneer new drug discovery methods. A graduate of the Karolinska Institute, he has a distinguished career building advanced, data-driven platforms at leading academic and biotech institutions.

His passion for science began at age 11, inspired by his fathers medical library. Today, he channels that curiosity into exploring the intersection of AI and biology. Outside the lab, his interests include unique pursuits such as beekeeping, reflecting a diverse and inquisitive mindset.

Unique Fact: He decided to pursue a career in gene therapy as a child after becoming fascinated by viruses in a science magazine.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Innovation Advisor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
France
Personality Overview

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Priorities

Topics Lars cares about

AI in Drug Discovery
Discussed in a recent podcast how AI can simulate cell signaling and dramatically reduce clinical trial failure rates, shaping the future of personalized medicine.
Gene Therapy Innovation
A core focus since his Ph. D. at Karolinska Institute. He now works on making next-generation cell and gene therapies more accessible and cost-effective.
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Career

Work history

10-2021 - 9-2023
Innovation Advisor
Linnaeus University
5-2018 - 8-2021
Science Advisor
Tecan
12-2013 - 7-2014
Interim Senior Director of Bioinformatics
Retroscreen Virology
2-2013
CEO, Owner and Founder
LJB Adamantine Science
2-2013 - 9-2013
Consultant Senior Research Scientist
Astrazeneca
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Education
1994 - 2001
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Karolinska Institutet
1989 - 1994
Life Sciences and Chemistry
Lund University
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