GRADIENTECH - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Management Team
- Senior Marketing Manager
- Marketing & Communication Manager
Ann-Sofie Andersson joined Gradientech in 2013 and has over 30 years of experience within the Life Science Sector from companies such as Pharmacia Diagnostics (today Thermo Fisher Scientific), Anamar and Mercodia. Previous positions include roles as Product Manager, International Marketing, Sales and Project Management. Ann-Sofie Andersson has also broad experience from business development, quality assurance and distributor environment.
Born: 1964
Education: Marketing and university studies in cell biology and immunology from Uppsala University.
Previous experience: Over 30 years of experience from companies in the Life Science sector such as Pharmacia Diagnostics, Anamar and Mercodia. Previous positions include roles as product manager, as well as in international marketing, sales and project management. Broad experience in business development, quality assurance and distributor management.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Management Team
- Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance Manager
Anna-Lisa Tiensuu has worked in the life science sector for more than 20 years, the last 15+ years focusing on global medical device regulatory affairs and quality management. Anna-Lisa Tiensuu holds a MSc in Engineering Physics and a Licentiate of Engineering degree in Material Science from Uppsala University.
Born: 1964
Education: Master of Science in Engineering Physics and Licentiate of Engineering Degree in Material Science from Uppsala University.
Previous experience: Previous positions include managing positions within Regulatory Affairs, Quality and Design Assurance at for example Doxa Dental, Phadia/ Thermo Fisher (Clinical diagnostics within allergy, asthma and autoimmune diseases), StJude and former Radi Medical Systems (Medical devices for intravascular monitoring and hemostasis).
Cecilia Johansson has more than 20 years of research experience working with clinically relevant bacteria and viruses including solid experience within a range of microbiology and molecular biology analysis methods. Cecilia Johansson holds a MSc in Biology and a PhD in Medical Virology from Uppsala University and is author of +15 peer-reviewed scientific publications. Joined Gradientech in 2019, managing the team of microbiologists and project leading the microbiology activities and facilities.
Born: 1975
Education: PhD in medical virology and Master in Science in biology from Uppsala University.
Previous experience: More than 20 years of research experience and work with clinically relevant bacteria and viruses, many years of expertise in microbiological and molecular biological analysis methods.
Job Titles:
- Chief Scientist
- Member of the Management Team
Christer Malmberg has solid experience from clinical and diagnostic microbiology research, investigating methods for early detection of phenotypic effects of antibiotics. Joined Gradientech in 2014 as project leader for the instrument development, and was in 2017 additionally awarded a PhD research grant from Uppsala Antibiotic Centre focusing on the clinical performance evaluation of Gradientech's microfluidic platform for rapid AST. Christer Malmberg holds a PhD in Medical Science and MSc in Molecular Biotechnology Engineering from Uppsala University.
Born: 1984
Education: PhD in Medical Science and MSc in Molecular Biotechnology from Uppsala University.
Previous experience: Research background in clinical microbiology and antibiotic resistance. Since 2014 project manager for instrument development and data analysis within Gradientech's development project within AST diagnostics.
Job Titles:
- Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacy at the Department of Pharmacy
Elisabet Nielsen is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacy at the Department of Pharmacy, Uppsala University, Sweden. Her research focuses on translational and personalised medicine. She uses mathematical modelling to understand the dynamic interactions between bacteria, antibiotics, and patients and their implications for optimised antibiotic use. Additionally, she is interested in implementing model-based systems to support individualised antibiotic treatments.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Chairman of the Board of Enginzyme AB
- Chairman since 2020
Gisela Sitbon is independent in relation to the Company and the company management and the Company's major shareholders, respectively.
Gisela Sitbon has a research background within molecular biology, combined with more than 25 years of senior level experience from the life science industry. This includes business development and operational positions, as well as co-founding and managing a service-providing diagnostic company, later acquired by Capio. Currently holds several chair positions and board appointments in private and stock market listed companies.
Born: 1958
Education: Doctor of Medical Sciences (PhD), Karolinska Institutet.
Previous experience: Board work in public, private and owner-managed companies. Sowing and growth financing in the Life Science sector. Entrepreneur, CEO and leading positions, such as business development, R&D and quality management systems, in innovative Life Science companies.
Other assignments: Gisela Sitbon is Chairman of the Board of Enginzyme AB and Nanologica AB and a Board member of Annexin Pharmaceuticals AB, Encare AB and In Singulo AB.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Director since 2018
Co-founder, owner and working chairman of the Swedish leading fund management firm Didner & Gerge. Other current commitments include the position as chairman for Uppsala University Holding. Henrik Didner holds a PhD in Business Administration from Uppsala University.
Born: 1958
Education: Doctor of Economics (PhD), Uppsala University.
Previous experience: Fund management since 1994.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Director since 2023
Hilja Ibert is independent in relation to the Company and the company management and the Company's major shareholders, respectively.
Hilja Ibert brings more than 30 years of experience from the clinical diagnostics industry at international companies like Hologic, Becton Dickinson and bioMérieux, including Vice President and General Manager positions within the business areas of Diagnostic systems and Bioscience. She is currently CEO of Gentian Diagnostics, a Norwegian publicly listed company having products on the international immunodiagnostics market.
Born: 1960
Education: Dr. Oec. troph (PhD) with doctoral on Industrial and Clinical Microbiology, Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms University of Bonn.
Previous experience: More than 30 years within the clinical diagnostics industry including CEO of miDiagnostics, VP/GM positions at Hologic and Becton Dickinson, Corporate Marketing Manager at bioMérieux.
Job Titles:
- Deputy Head of the Institute for Medical Microbiology
- Prof. Molecular Microbiology
Holger Rohde is the deputy head of the Institute for Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene at the Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Germany and Professor of Molecular Microbiology. Holger Rohde is a senior physician and medical specialist in Microbiology, Virology and Infectious Disease Epidemiology. His research focuses on the role of biofilm formation in implant associated staphylococcal infections. He is an advocate of rapid diagnostics and has ample experience validating innovative technologies. Holger Rohde is also the Director of the ESCMID AMR Action Committee.
Job Titles:
- Prof. Clinical Pediatrics
- Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center
Jeffrey Bender is an Infection Disease Physician, Medical Microbiologist and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles, CA, USA. His research is centered on understanding the role of the microbiome and its host interactions. Jeffrey Bender is also interested in vaccines, hospital epidemiology and the implementation of rapid diagnostics in the pediatric healthcare setting.
Job Titles:
- International Product Manager
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Director since 2021
Laura Chirica holds an PhD in biochemistry and has over 20 years' experience of global commercial positions in the bioprocess, biotech and diagnostics sector. In her previous role as Chief Commercial Officer for Immunovia, she played a key role in the commercialization of Immunovias first product and the company's journey to the market. She is also a board member in Senzagen which develops and sells state of the art non animal tests for assessing a substance's allergenicity.
Born: 1968
Education: Doctor of Biochemistry (PhD), Umeå University.
Previous experience: CCO for Immunovia AB, VP Sales and Marketing at Euro Diagnostica AB, Director Purification Technologies Europe at Sartorius Stedim, Global Marketing Director at Dako A/S and Global Marketing Program Manager at GE Healthcare.
Job Titles:
- Field Application Specialist
Job Titles:
- VP Business Development US
Job Titles:
- Chief Technology Officer
- Member of the Management Team
Marcus Berglund joined Gradientech in 2017 and has more than 15 years of experience within system, electronics and SW development. The last 10 years he has been engaged in leading development roles such as team lead, project manager and consultant manager. Passionate about technology and development in life changing applications with direct experience from projects within Life Science, Automotive and Industrial development. Marcus Berglund holds a MSc in Electronics Design Engineering from Linköping University.
Born: 1981
Education: Master of Science in Electronics Design from Linköping University.
Previous experience: More than 15 years of experience in industrial system, electronics and software development. Project management roles at companies such as Electroengine, Kontigo Care and BlueAir via Prevas AB. Project manager at Gradientech as a consultant since 2017.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Management Team
- Production & Supply Manager
Martin Karlsson joined Gradientech in 2021 and has industry experience from the medical device and pharmaceutical sector, with positions within quality and development functions since 2012. Focusing on processes for efficiency and quality he believes is a key for developing successful production and supply operations within Gradientech. Martin Karlsson holds a PhD in physical chemistry from Uppsala University and a MSc in analytical chemistry from Linköping University.
Born: 1982
Education: PhD in physical chemistry from Uppsala University. MSc in analytical chemistry from Linköping University.
Previous experience: Positions within quality and development functions since 2012.
Job Titles:
- Leader
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Director since 2023
Nedal Safwat is independent in relation to the Company and the company management and the Company's major shareholders, respectively.
Nedal Safwat is an accomplished leader in the clinical diagnostic industry with 20+ years of global experience. Nedal Safwat has held diverse roles, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the industry. He has successfully led commercial teams, developing strategies for microbiology applications such as bacterial identification, antibiotic susceptibility testing, resistance, and sepsis detection.
Born: 1975
Education: Doctor of Biochemistry (PhD), North Carolina State University.
Previous experience: VP Marketing and Business Development at Chromacode Inc, Executive Director, Director of Global Marketing and Director of Clinical Marketing at bioMérieux.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Director since 2020
Rolf Ehrnström has extensive R&D leadership experience from biotech and diagnostic companies like e.g. Amersham Pharmacia Biotech, Dako (acquired by Agilent) and the microfluidics pioneer company Gyros. Today, Rolf Ehrnström serves on the board of directors for various innovation-driven life science companies and is appointed independent partner at Ventac Partners.
Born: 1953
Education: Master of Science in Biochemistry and Biotechnology from KTH Stockholm.
Previous experience: 20 years in leading positions in R&D at Pharmacia Biotech, VP R&D at Gyros AB and CVP R&D at Dako A/S.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Member of the Management Team
Co-founder and CEO of Gradientech since its start in 2009. Sara Thorslund has received several innovation and entrepreneurship awards as growing Gradientech into an international diagnostics company. Presented as one of today's role models shaping our future in book publication by Mondial (2020). Holds a MSc in Engineering Biology from Linköping University and a PhD in Material Science and Microstructure Technology from Uppsala University. Author of +10 peer-reviewed scientific publications and inventor of a handful patents.
Born: 1977
Education: PhD in Material Science and Microstructure Technology from Uppsala University. Master of Sciece in Engineering Biology from Linköping University.
Previous experience: Co-founder of Gradientech AB 2009. Research in patient-centered microfluidic applications at Uppsala University.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Member of the Management Team
Urban Adolfsson has a broad background within finance in different roles and organizations including accounting, financial and business analysis, cash and investment planning as well as equity raising. He has held positions as auditor in Ernst & Young, acting CFO / Head of Group Control at PA Resources (Oil & gas), Head of Business control at Envirotainer (Logistics & Supply chain) and CFO / Interim CEO in Encare (Digitalisation of medical science). Urban Adolfsson holds a MSc in Business and Economics from Uppsala University.
Born: 1971
Education: Master of Science in Business and Economics from Uppsala University.
Previous experience: Previous positions includes auditor in Ernst & Young, acting CFO / Head of Group Control at PA Resources (Oil & gas), Head of Business control Envirotainer (Logistics & Supply chain) and CFO / Interim CEO in Encare (Digitalisation of medical science).