This week, we have conversations with Robert Bunn, founder and president of Ultrasound AI; Laura MacNeill, CEO of the Charcot Marie Tooth Research Foundation; and Iris Örhn, investment advisor at Business Region Göteborg.
03:00 Ultrasound AI
30:19 Business Region Gothenburg
39:35 Charcot-Mare-Tooth Research Foundation
Business Region Gothenburg
Business Region Gothenburg/Göteborg (BRG) is the official regional development agency for western Sweden, tasked with driving growth and innovation across key sectors, including life sciences. Its work spans business support, investment promotion, and cluster development, helping companies scale and attract international partnerships.
BRG plays a central role in positioning Gothenburg as a competitive hub for advanced research and healthcare innovation.
Life sciences have become a strategic priority for the region, with BRG supporting initiatives that link academia, healthcare providers, and industry. Gothenburg now hosts more than 600 life science companies and around 11,000 employees from the 1.1 million population, creating a strong ecosystem for biotech, medtech, and pharmaceutical development. This collaborative environment is reinforced by BRG’s efforts to attract global investors and foster cross-border partnerships.
The recent Nordic Life Science Days conference, held in Gothenburg for the first time, highlighted the city’s growing influence. The event brought together hundreds of stakeholders and featured the launch of SwedenBIO’s updated pipeline report, which tracks more than 500 active drugdevelopment projects across the country. BRG’s involvement in hosting and supporting NLSDays underlines its commitment to making Gothenburg a leading Nordic life science hub.
Looking ahead, BRG continues to focus on infrastructure and innovation platforms such as GoCo Health Innovation City, aiming to strengthen Gothenburg’s role in precision medicine, digital health, and advanced therapies. These efforts reflect a long-term strategy to ensure the region remains globally competitive in life sciences.
Ultrasound AI
Ultrasound AI is a US technology company specialising in artificial intelligence solutions for ultrasound diagnostics, with a focus on improving accuracy in pregnancy-related diagnostics. Its technology is designed to predict gestational age and identify risks such as preterm birth with precision, reducing uncertainty in care for premature babies.
By analysing image data alone, the platform aims to support clinicians in making faster, more reliable decisions at the point of care.
In the past six months, Ultrasound AI has expanded its intellectual property portfolio, securing additional patents that cover predictive algorithms for obstetric and cardiovascular applications.
These developments build on earlier work in gestational age estimation and preterm birth prediction, areas where AI-driven tools are gaining traction in clinical practice. The company’s technology integrates into existing ultrasound systems, making adoption practical for hospitals and clinics.
As demand for point-of-care diagnostics rises, Ultrasound AI’s approach reflects a broader shift toward data-driven healthcare.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Research Foundation (CMTRF)
The Charcot-Marie-Tooth Research Foundation (CMTRF) is a non-profit organisation dedicated exclusively to accelerating the development of treatments for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a group of inherited neuropathies affecting peripheral nerves.
Founded by patients and advocates, CMTRF focuses on funding research that moves promising therapies from the laboratory into clinical trials, bridging the gap between discovery and delivery.
CMTRF has recently advanced several projects aimed at addressing different genetic subtypes of CMT. These include preclinical studies on gene therapy and small-molecule approaches, as well as partnerships with biotech firms to support early-stage drug development.
The foundation’s model prioritises collaboration with academic researchers and industry partners to maximise impact and shorten timelines for therapeutic breakthroughs.
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