Dr Annika Åstrand

Profession:

Project Leader/Principal Scientist

Relevant organisations/institutions:

AstraZeneca Gothenburg - R&D

Research areas of interest/specialisms:

Autoimmunity, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases

Work/academic background:

Annika has a PhD in renal Physiology. She has thirty years of Pharma experience ranging from bench scientist, line management to project leader.

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