UmanDiagnostics, a leader in neurological disease diagnostics, shares how a presentation in Umeå sparked a valuable collaboration journey through EATRIS. With personalised support and targeted matchmaking, EATRIS helped connect the company with researchers and organisations aligned with their study goals. Read more below in our interview with Maria Hörnberg, Scientist Assay Development at UmanDiagnostics (a division of Quanterix).
“We received very personalised support, and whatever project you have in mind, I am confident that EATRIS can help you move it forward.”
— Maria Hörnberg, UmanDiagnostics AB
Can you tell us a bit about your company?
UmanDiagnostics is recognised as the premier solution for early and accurate diagnosis of neurological diseases by measuring neurofilament light in cerebrospinal fluid or blood. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Umeå, Sweden. We supply researchers, biopharmaceutical and diagnostic companies worldwide with high quality antibodies and ELISA assays as invaluable tools in the field of neurodegenerative diseases. Find out more on the UmanDiagnostics website here.
How did you first get involved with EATRIS?
Ulrika Bäckman (National Coordinator of EATRIS Sweden) delivered a very inspiring presentation about EATRIS in Umeå in May 2024. We immediately realised that this could be a valuable way for us to identify new collaboration partners.
In what ways has EATRIS supported your company, and how has the overall experience been?
EATRIS initiated the process by scanning their network for individuals interested in our proposed collaboration plan, marking the first and most crucial step. Once several research groups and companies expressed interest, EATRIS facilitated an initial meeting where we had the opportunity to present our company and provide a more detailed overview of our study plan ideas.
What advice would you give to other companies considering working with EATRIS?
I would highly recommend any company to reach out to EATRIS. We received very personalised support, and whatever project you have in mind, I am confident that EATRIS can help you move it forward.
- Find out more about UmanDiagnostics AB here.
- See the research services offered by EATRIS here.
