Per Matsson

Co-Founder & board member at Animech AB

Per Matsson has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several industries. Per currently serves as the Co-chair and co-founder of Rarity Bioscience, where they focus on democratizing cancer diagnostics through accessible laboratory analysis. Additionally, they work as a Scientific Advisor for Intuitive Investments Group plc, providing expertise in life sciences investments.

Previously, Per Matsson co-founded and served as the Chairperson of the Board for Cenvigo AB, a company specializing in digital health solutions for elderly care. Per was also a Co-founder and board member of Animech, a company that develops visualization tools to enhance sales and customer satisfaction.

Per Matsson has held multiple roles at EIT Health, including Chairperson of the Scandinavian CLC Board and Member of the Supervisory Board. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Technology Officer ImmunoDiagnostics at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Per co-founded AroCell AB, where they served on the board and contributed to the development of a diagnostic test for tumor proliferation. Per Matsson also held leadership positions at Phadia Ab, Pharmacia & Upjohn Diagnostics AB, and Sanofi Diagnostics Pasteur, Inc, focusing on research and development in the field of diagnostics.

Per Matsson's education history is as follows:

In 1975, Per Matsson enrolled at Uppsala University and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Math, Physics, Computer Science, and Cell Biology in 1978. Per then continued their studies at Uppsala University and completed a Master's degree in Physical Biology, Cell Biology, and Immunology in 1979.

In 1980, Per Matsson joined the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and pursued a Ph.D. degree. Per'sdoctoral thesis, "On the detection of genetic alterations in somatic cells by flow cytometry," was completed in 1985.

After completing their Ph.D., Per Matsson became an Assistant Professor (Docent) at the Department of Physical Biology at Uppsala University in 1986. In the same year, they also held the position of an Assistant Professor (Docent) at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in the Department of Pathology, focusing on Cell Biology.

From 1988 to 1988, Per Matsson continued as an Assistant Professor (Docent) at SLU, emphasizing Cell Biology.

In 1990, Per Matsson returned to Uppsala University to pursue MBA courses specializing in Industrial Management. Per completed these courses in 1992, and their thesis was titled "Management of innovation."

Lastly, in 2006, Per Matsson attended StyrelseAkademin for a year, although the specific degree and field of study are not mentioned.

Overall, Per Matsson has a diverse educational background ranging from Cell Biology, Physical Biology, and Immunology to Industrial Management.

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  • Co-Founder & board member

    January, 2007 - present