Lund, "the city of ideas" is a leader in both life science innovation and sustainability, with its University rated number 8 for sustainability in the world by the QS world university ranking. But how could Lund combine life science innovation and sustainability to combat present and future challenges to develop circular solutions and optimize resources, whilst addressing the “what’s in it for me” for people and workplace?

If you work in a lab, you can't help but notice the waste. Laboratories are some of the most resource-intensive spaces of any industry. But positive changes and ideas for the future are being realised. By simply introducing a new perspective and raising awareness, we can create a culture of sustainability within the sciences, together.

About the event:

In this event we welcome researchers, stakeholders, hospital staff, students and the general public to join us to have fruitful discussions on potential ideas and perspectives towards sustainable changemaking.

Coffee & fika will be available at 09:45 outside the lecture hall which is accessible from Sölvegatan 19 (BMC building A, entrance within BMCgård. Segerfalksalen is on the ground floor, A10).

Registration

Register for the event before 10th April kl. 10:00
Link to registration - forms.office.com

Program:

09:45 ​- Coffee on arrival, take seats

10:00 ​- Welcome address  –  Claire McKay, Research Coordinator, Lund Stem Cell Center & SCC Sustainability Committee members

10:05 ​- My Green Labs - Pernilla Sörme, My Green Lab Technical Program Director

10:20 - ​From Plastic to Progress: Greener Labs for Sustainable Biomedical Research – Iran Augusto Silva, Lund Stem Cell Center & Department of Experimental Medical Science

10:35 - ​Clinical Trials Unveiled: Navigating Sustainability Challenges in Drug ​​Development – Martina Kvist Reimer, Business Developer, Region Skåne 

10:50 ​- Coffee break & discussions

11:05 ​- A circular solution for laboratory consumables and plasticware waste - Cecilia ​Hoffman, Re:Lab AB

11:20 ​- 5 mins group reflections

11:25​ - Panel discussion: Forward thinking solutions, together:

• Claes Nilén, Lund University Environment Manager
• ​Martina Kvist Reimer, Business Developer, Region Skåne
• ​Anna Skanse, Business Developer, Sysav 

11:55 ​- Closing remarks

About the organisers:

The event is organised by Lund Stem Cell Center & Strategic Research Area Stem Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University.

Founded in 2003, Lund Stem Cell Center is a leading academic research organization advancing the field of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine at Lund University. Our scientific community includes 44 research groups with over 300 members, which established its own Sustainability Committee in 2022. 

We look forward to sharing insights and learning from other experts and perspectives as part of Lund Sustainability Week 2024!

This event is part of Sustainability Week 2024, an annual event organized in collaboration between Lund University and Lund Municipality. In this year's program April 8-13, you will find lectures, workshops, guided tours, exhibitions, and more.

See full program at hallbarhet.lu.se