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Important information: All information regarding limitation of liability and potential conflicts of interest can be found at the end of the report Redeye, Mäster Samuelsgatan 42, 10tr, Box 7141, 103 87 Stockholm. Tel. +46 8-545 013 30, E-post: [email protected] Update Equity Research 5 April 2020 KEY STATS Ticker ASAP.ST Market First North Share Price (SEK) 26.9 Market Cap (MSEK) 504 Net Debt 20E (MSEK) -53 Free Float 43 % Avg. daily volume (‘000) 4 BEAR BASE BULL 8.0 50.0 120.0 KEY FINANCIALS (SEKm) 2018 2019 2020E 2021E 2022E 2023E Net sales 0 0 0 125 0 57 EBITDA -52 -81 -84 15 -128 -57 EBIT -52 -81 -84 15 -128 -57 EPS (adj.) 0.0 -3.8 -4.1 0.8 -6.8 -3.0 EV/Sales N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A EV/EBITDA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A EV/EBIT N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A P/E N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ANALYSTS Anders Hedlund [email protected] Arvid Necander [email protected] 4 3 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 05-apr 04-jul 02-okt 31-dec 30-mar OMXS 30 Asarina Pharma Asarina Pharma: Moment of Truth Redeye considers the results of Asarina Pharma’s phase IIb trial, to be presented at the end of April, as one of the highlights on the Scandinavian biotech scene this year. We set the likelihood for a positive outcome to 50 percent in the phase IIb trial and see an attractive risk/reward at current share levels. Phase IIb results at the end of April In this update, we preview the data by giving some background to the phase IIb study, what good results mean in concrete and competitive terms, as well as risk factors. Outcome scenarios The share had started to gain momentum upon read-out. Then the Corona crisis came. On current share levels (~ SEK 24 per share), we see a very attractive risk/reward. With a true inflection point just weeks away, we urge investors to eye our Bear- and Bull Case: On a positive outcome, we will see sepranolone in PMDD as a phase III asset. It should motivate a new Base Case above SEK 100 per share On a negative outcome, a rather solid cash position and the two other targeted indications will serve as somewhat of a cushion. Nonetheless, negative top-line results will be a major blow to the share price Asarina Pharma Sector: Biotech REDEYE RATING ASAP.ST VERSUS OMXS30 FAIR VALUE RANGE Financials People Business

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Important information: All information regarding limitation of liability and potential conflicts of interest can be found at the end of the report Redeye, Mäster Samuelsgatan 42, 10tr, Box 7141, 103 87 Stockholm. Tel. +46 8-545 013 30, E-post: [email protected]

Update

Equity Research 5 April 2020

KEY STATS

Ticker ASAP.ST Market First North

Share Price (SEK) 26.9 Market Cap (MSEK) 504 Net Debt 20E (MSEK) -53 Free Float 43 %

Avg. daily volume (‘000) 4

BEAR BASE BULL 8.0

50.0

120.0

KEY FINANCIALS (SEKm)

2018 2019 2020E 2021E 2022E 2023E Net sales 0 0 0 125 0 57 EBITDA -52 -81 -84 15 -128 -57 EBIT -52 -81 -84 15 -128 -57 EPS (adj.)

2018 2019 2020E 2021E 2022E 2023E EPS (adj.) 0.0 -3.8 -4.1 0.8 -6.8 -3.0 EV/Sales N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A EV/EBITDA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A EV/EBIT N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A P/E N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

ANALYSTS

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Asarina Pharma: Moment of Truth Redeye considers the results of Asarina Pharma’s phase IIb trial, to be presented at the end

of April, as one of the highlights on the Scandinavian biotech scene this year. We set the

likelihood for a positive outcome to 50 percent in the phase IIb trial and see an attractive

risk/reward at current share levels.

Phase IIb results at the end of April

In this update, we preview the data by giving some background to the phase IIb study, what

good results mean in concrete and competitive terms, as well as risk factors.

Outcome scenarios

The share had started to gain momentum upon read-out. Then the Corona crisis came. On

current share levels (~ SEK 24 per share), we see a very attractive risk/reward. With a true

inflection point just weeks away, we urge investors to eye our Bear- and Bull Case:

• On a positive outcome, we will see sepranolone in PMDD as a phase III asset. It

should motivate a new Base Case above SEK 100 per share

• On a negative outcome, a rather solid cash position and the two other targeted

indications will serve as somewhat of a cushion. Nonetheless, negative top-line

results will be a major blow to the share price

Asarina Pharma Sector: Biotech

REDEYE RATING

ASAP.ST VERSUS OMXS30

FAIR VALUE RANGE

Financials

People

Business

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Asarina Pharma Presents Phase IIb Results in Weeks

Background Asarina Pharma develops sepranolone, an endogenous compound that counteracts the

effect of the potent neurosteroid, allopregnanolone, at the GABAA-receptor. The effect of

allopregnanolone at the GABAA-receptor has been implicated in several disorders, and not

least in Asarina Pharma’s lead indication; premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Women

with PMDD are sensitive to the elevated levels of allopreganonolone that rise during the luteal

phase, causing the core symptoms of anger/irritability, depression, anxiety, and lability.

Hence, PMDD is a mood disorder related to the menstruation cycle, affecting as many as 3-

8% of women in childbearing age. Sepranolone is the only drug candidate that is specifically

developed to treat the underlying symptoms in PMDD. Besides PMDD, sepranolone is also in

development for Menstrual Migraine (MM) and Tourette’s Syndrome.

The phase IIb trial in PMDD The phase IIb trial is a randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled study, taking place in

Sweden, Germany, Poland, and the UK. 206 PMDD patients were randomized to receive either

low- or high dose of sepranolone or placebo. The administration took place during the luteal

phase, with a treatment cycle over 14 days (seven injections every second day). There were

three treatment cycles in total in this study.

The primary endpoint is the total Daily Record of Severity of Problems (DRSP), a validated

scale in PMDD. Most of the approved drug therapies, the latest being approved over 14 years

ago, in this indication have used the DRSP as primary endpoint. The DRSP is also what

regulators propose to determine efficacy.

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The DRSP scale captures a total of 21 items over 11 symptoms. For every item, the women

rate their severity from a scale of 1 (not at all) to 6 (extreme). Thus, a total symptom score

between 21-126 is possible.

The primary endpoint is the change in average total symptom score during the luteal phase

of the two run-in cycles (baseline) compared to the average total symptom score during the

treatment period within patient. The change is compared to placebo.

Secondary efficacy measures include the impairment scale, the degree to which the disorder

impacts the woman’s daily function, and the core symptoms (cardinal symptoms) in PMDD:

• Depression

• Anger/Irritability

• Anxiety

• Lability

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The primary endpoint, total DRSP, has to be met. However, we expect that the cardinal

symptoms will largely drive the overall effect in the case of sepranolone, as it is specifically

developed for PMDD. Accordingly, as we also saw in the previous phase IIa trial, its efficacy

on the none-cardinal symptoms, such as concentration, fatigue, appetite, and sleep, should

be more modest.

The impairment scale is also an important variable. In the end, it is what matters to the

woman; a meaningful improvement in daily function and quality of life.

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The phase IIb trial also aims to assess the safety profile further. For multiple reasons, we

have strong confidence in the safety profile of sepranolone:

• An endogenous compound

• Extensively evaluated on patients with an excellent safety profile so far

• Good safety in the ongoing phase IIb trial as well what we know so far – only 2

Severe Adverse Events have occurred and not related to study medication

We will come back to the safety dimension from a competitive perspective as well.

To summarize, the key things to be on investor’s watchlist in the phase IIb results are:

• Total DRSP (The primary endpoint) and the cardinal symptoms (secondary

endpoint)

• The improvement scale, this is what ultimately matters to the patient

• An excellent safety profile

Before we go on to discuss what good results mean in real terms, let us give a quick update

on the status of the phase IIb trial and our impression on the quality of the study design.

The last patient in was in August, and the last patient received her last dosing at the end of

January. In March, which is important given the current circumstances with the Corona crisis,

Asarina Pharma confirmed that they are on schedule to present the results at the end of April.

When we have spoken to the management team over the year, they often come back to that

this is a high-quality study. We fully agree. The phase IIa trial gave some important lessons-

learned on how to design future studies in PMDD. Some key changes are:

• Stricter inclusion criteria’s

Post-analysis of the phase IIa trial showed that almost 20 percent were so-called follicular

symptom patients. It means that they had symptoms during the follicle phase as well (the

period after menstruation to the next ovulation), which might be a sign of co-morbidities.

Compared to the phase IIa study (one baseline cycle), there are now two baseline cycles in

the phase IIb study. Besides, there are stricter enrollment criteria of patients that have

symptoms in the follicular phase.

• Treatment should last into menstruation starts

Another problem was that the urine test used in the phase IIa study failed to determine

ovulation in some cases. Thus, almost 20 percent were deemed as early starters, which

means that they were not exposed to treatment during the very critical days before

menstruation.

The phase IIb trial used the calendar method to determine ovulation, and it is also per

regulatory guidelines. Besides, a treatment cycle is now seven injections every second day,

compared to five injections in the phase IIa study.

Further, there are three treatment cycles compared to one in the phase IIa study. All else

equal, it should arguably imply a clearer separation effect between the active arms and

placebo.

We argue that the high quality of the design reflects in the relatively low dropout rate (<20%).

It is lower than anticipated, and in relative terms as well.

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A high-quality study doesn’t automatically imply a good outcome. For us, it simply means that

if the study flunks, it will not be due to flaws in the study design.

What are good results in concrete terms? Primary endpoint

A good phase IIb trial meets the primary endpoint by reporting a statistically significant

difference compared to placebo based on total DRSP.

Based on competitive data, the standard of care has a mean score difference of <10 versus

placebo on total DRSP. In our view, a score above 10 is a home-run. A score on par or even

slightly below to existing therapies might as well do, given that the secondary endpoints

distinguish.

In percentage terms, Borenstein et al. (2007) suggest that a meaningful response in a PMDD

trial is 50 percent. The EMA guidelines refer to this as well. However, empirical support for

this definition is lacking, as seen in the figure below.

On the medical group study conducted by Borenstein et al. (2007), those women with mild/no

PMS/PMDD scored 43 percent lower than moderate/severe PMS/PMDD women. This

difference was related to healthcare burden, and Borenstein et al. (2007) hence conclude that

the data supports a 50% responder rate as clinically relevant improvement. However, smaller

differences can also be meaningful. Naturally, as the trials in PMDD are placebo-controlled,

the change in improvement must be compared to placebo.

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Secondary measures

The cardinal symptoms are simply the core symptoms of PMDD and are part of the total

DRSP. As sepranolone is based on the science discovered by Torbjörn Bäckström in PMDD

women, this is unarguably where sepranolone should be most efficacious.

In the end, the effect has to be meaningful for patients by improving daily function and quality

of life. We want to see competitive results on each of these domains, and with good p-values

to support statistical significance.

Regarding safety, we know that sepranolone is a safe drug candidate, that has also been the

case in the phase IIb trial so far. As the anti-depressants and hormone therapy pose severe

side-effects, this could become a highly competitive factor. Just the fact the almost half of

the PMDD patients on SSRI discontinue treatment after six months says a lot about the need

for a drug without any severe side-effects. We, therefore, believe that the disclosure of the full

safety data-set in the phase IIb is highly relevant to scrutinize.

Risks – On our Watchlist

• A high placebo response rate

It is inevitable in placebo-controlled trials when the participants do self-assessment that a

placebo effect occurs. A high placebo response rate might blur the effect seen in the

sepranolone arms

• Modest effect on the non-cardinal symptoms

As we mentioned above, we don’t foresee that sepranolone will have a profound effect on

symptoms such as appetite, fatigue, and sleep. Thus, the cardinal symptoms must probably

drive a lot of the effect to meet the primary endpoint

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• Borderline results

If the efficacy results are borderline and require further analysis, it will cause uncertainty of

the future development

Concluding remarks Although problems occurred in the phase IIa study, sepranolone met its primary endpoint.

The results were, however, borderline for showing statistical significance. Due to the first-in-

patient, exploratory nature of that study, we argue that sepranolone showed a first proof-of-

concept. Together with its novel mechanism of action, being an endogenous compound, and

the strong scientific rationale in PMDD, we have a:

• strong confidence in a superior safety profile of sepranolone.

• strong confidence in that sepranolone will demonstrate efficacy

Regarding the second bullet, the question is rather how much of efficacy, and how our

mentioned risk factors will play out.

There is a need to stress that no drugs that specifically target the underlying mechanisms

have been developed in this indication before. The hormone therapies and anti-depressants

on the market are approved for other indications as well. Further, the last drug approved in

PMDD was over 14 years ago. Still, the medical need is great. It has been reflected not least in

the overwhelming interest to participate in Asarina Pharma’s phase IIb trial.

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Valuation Upon data, we have made some fine-tuning adjustments. For PMDD the key assumptions

are:

• We deem the likelihood of reporting positive results in the phase IIb trial to 50

percent

• A 30 percent probability of reaching the market

• Upon positive results in phase IIb, we will acknowledge sepranolone in PMDD as a

phase III asset and set the LoA to 60 percent. This trigger motivates, in our view, an

updated Base Case above SEK 100 per share

With such an essential catalyst in the near-term, eyeing our Bear- and Bull Case is the right

thing to do. Noteworthy is that sepranolone in Tourette’s syndrome is free of charge in our

valuation model, which further limits the downside.

The share was on to something at the beginning of the year and had begun to gain

momentum upon data. Then the Corona crisis swept the momentum away. On current share

levels, we see an attractive risk/reward.

Bear Case 8 (5) SEK Base Case 50 (42) SEK Bull Case 120 (100) SEK • We factor in

negative results from the Ph IIb study and exclude it from our SOTP-model accordingly

• The SOTP-model is our Base Case scenario

• We factor in positive ph IIb top-line results in PMDD that merits further development into phase III

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PROFITABILITY 2018 2019 2020E 2021E 2022E ROE -59% -55% -95% 31% 0% ROCE -69% -63% -91% 21% -164% ROIC -2967% 4499% 732% -146% 1217% EBITDA margin -

1289900% -

2037224% -

2103972% 12% -

3187932% EBIT margin -1289900%

-2037224%

-2103972%

12% -3187932% Net margin -

1100625% -1788124% -1916472% 12% -

3187932%

Please comment on the changes in Rating factors……

INCOME STATEMENT 2018 2019 2020E 2021E 2022E Net sales 0 0 0 125 0 Total operating costs -52 -81 -84 -109 -128 EBITDA -52 -81 -84 15 -128 Depreciation 0 0 0 0 0 Amortization 0 0 0 0 0 Impairment charges 0 0 0 0 0 EBIT -52 -81 -84 15 -128 Share in profits 0 0 0 0 0 Net financial items 0 2 0 0 0 Exchange rate dif. 0 0 0 0 0 Pre-tax profit -52 -79 -84 15 -128 Tax 8 8 8 0 0 Net earnings -44 -72 -77 15 -128

BALANCE SHEET 2018 2019 2020E 2021E 2022E Assets Current assets Cash in banks 142 130 77 92 86 Receivables 0 0 0 0 0 Inventories 0 0 0 0 0 Other current assets 0 1 1 1 1 Current assets 142 130 78 93 87 Fixed assets Tangible assets 0 0 0 0 0 Associated comp. 0 0 0 0 0 Investments 0 0 0 0 0 Goodwill 0 0 0 0 0 Cap. exp. for dev. 0 0 0 0 0 O intangible rights 0 0 0 0 0 O non-current assets 0 2 2 2 2 Total fixed assets 0 2 2 2 2 Deferred tax assets 8 8 8 8 8 Total (assets) 150 140 87 103 96 Liabilities Current liabilities Short-term debt 0 0 0 24 24 Accounts payable 0 0 0 0 0 O current liabilities 10 21 21 21 22 Current liabilities 10 21 21 45 46 Long-term debt 0 0 24 0 120 O long-term liabilities 0 0 0 0 0 Convertibles 0 0 0 0 0 Total Liabilities 10 21 45 45 166 Deferred tax liab 0 0 0 0 0 Provisions 0 0 0 0 0 Shareholders' equity 140 119 42 58 -70 Minority interest (BS) 0 0 0 0 0 Minority & equity 140 119 42 58 -70 Total liab & SE 150 140 87 103 96

FREE CASH FLOW 2018 2019 2020E 2021E 2022E Net sales 0 0 0 125 0 Total operating costs -52 -81 -84 -109 -128 Depreciations total 0 0 0 0 0 EBIT -52 -81 -84 15 -128 Taxes on EBIT 8 8 8 0 0 NOPLAT -44 -73 -77 15 -128 Depreciation 0 0 0 0 0 Gross cash flow -44 -73 -77 15 -128 Change in WC 7 11 0 0 1 Gross CAPEX 0 -2 0 0 0 Free cash flow -37 -65 -77 15 -127 CAPITAL STRUCTURE 2018 2019 2020E 2021E 2022E Equity ratio 94% 85% 49% 56% -73% Debt/equity ratio 0% 0% 57% 42% -206% Net debt -142 -130 -53 -68 58 Capital employed -2 -10 -10 -10 -11 Capital turnover rate 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.2 0.0 GROWTH 2018 2019 2020E 2021E 2022E Sales growth 0% 0% 0% 3,116,6

33% -100%

EPS growth (adj) 0% 0% 7% -120% -932%

DATA PER SHARE 2018 2019 2020E 2021E 2022E EPS 0.00 -3.82 -4.09 0.82 -6.80 EPS adj 0.00 -3.82 -4.09 0.82 -6.80 Dividend 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Net debt 0.00 -6.91 -2.82 -3.64 3.11 Total shares 0.00 18.74 18.74 18.74 18.74 VALUATION 2018 2019 2020E 2021E 2022E EV -141.5 -129.5 451.4 436.0 562.6 P/E N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A P/E diluted N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A P/Sales N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A EV/Sales N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A EV/EBITDA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A EV/EBIT N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A P/BV N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

SHARE INFORMATION Reuters code ASAP.ST List First North Share price 26.9 Total shares, million 18.7 Market Cap, MSEK 504.2 MANAGEMENT & BOARD CEO Peter Nordkild CFO Jakob Dynnes Hansen IR Chairman Paul de Potocki FINANCIAL INFORMATION ANALYSTS Redeye AB Anders Hedlund Mäster Samuelsgatan 42, 10tr [email protected] 111 57 Stockholm Arvid Necander [email protected]

SHARE PERFORMANCE GROWTH/YEAR 18/20E 1 month -2.9 % Net sales 0.0 % 3 month 7.6 % Operating profit adj 27.7 % 12 month -10.6 % EPS, just 0.0 % Since start of the year 9.8 % Equity -45.0 %

SHAREHOLDER STRUCTURE % CAPITAL VOTES Kurma Biofund 17.1 % 17.1 % Östersjöstiftelsen 14.5 % 14.5 % Fjärde AP-fonden 9.1 % 9.1 % Idinvest Patrimoine 8.9 % 8.9 % Swedbank Robur Fonder 8.1 % 8.1 % Rosetta 5.7 % 5.7 % Catella Fonder 5.1 % 5.1 % Länsförsäkringar Fonder 4.9 % 4.9 % Handelsbanken Fonder 3.6 % 3.6 % Sectoral Asset Management 3.2 % 3.2 %

DCF VALUATION CASH FLOW, MSEK WACC (%) 13.0 %

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Redeye Rating and Background Definitions Company Quality

Company Quality is based on a set of quality checks across three categories; PEOPLE, BUSINESS, FINANCE. These

are the building blocks that enable a company to deliver sustained operational outperformance and attractive long-

term earnings growth.

Each category is grouped into multiple sub-categories assessed by five checks. These are based on widely

accepted and tested investment criteria and used by demonstrably successful investors and investment firms. Each

sub-category may also include a complementary check that provides additional information to assist with

investment decision-making.

If a check is successful, it is assigned a score of one point; the total successful checks are added to give a score for

each sub-category. The overall score for a category is the average of all sub-category scores, based on a scale that

ranges from 0 to 5 rounded up to the nearest whole number. The overall score for each category is then used to

generate the size of the bar in the Company Quality graphic.

People

At the end of the day, people drive profits. Not numbers. Understanding the motivations of people behind a business

is a significant part of understanding the long-term drive of the company. It all comes down to doing business with

people you trust, or at least avoiding dealing with people of questionable character.

The People rating is based on quantitative scores in seven categories:

• Passion, Execution, Capital Allocation, Communication, Compensation, Ownership, and Board.

Business

If you don’t understand the competitive environment and don’t have a clear sense of how the business will engage

customers, create value and consistently deliver that value at a profit, you won’t succeed as an investor. Knowing

the business model inside out will provide you some level of certainty and reduce the risk when you buy a stock.

The Business rating is based on quantitative scores grouped into five sub-categories:

• Business Scalability, Market Structure, Value Proposition, Economic Moat, and Operational Risks.

Financials

Investing is part art, part science. Financial ratios make up most of the science. Ratios are used to evaluate the

financial soundness of a business. Also, these ratios are key factors that will impact a company’s financial

performance and valuation. However, you only need a few to determine whether a company is financially strong or

weak.

The Financial rating is based on quantitative scores that are grouped into five separate categories:

• Earnings Power, Profit Margin, Growth Rate, Financial Health, and Earnings Quality.

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Redeye Equity Research team

Management Björn Fahlén

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Håkan Östling

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Technology Team Jonas Amnesten

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Henrik Alveskog

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Havan Hanna

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Kristoffer Lindström

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Erika Madebrink

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Fredrik Nilsson

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Tomas Otterbeck

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Eddie Palmgren

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Magnus Skog

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Viktor Westman

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Linus Sigurdsson (Trainee)

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Editorial Eddie Palmgren

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Mark Siöstedt

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Johan Kårestedt (Trainee)

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Life Science Team Gergana Almquist

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Oscar Bergman

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Anders Hedlund

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Arvid Necander

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Erik Nordström

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Klas Palin

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