Aline Santa Izabel

Aline Santa Izabel

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
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Globally minded and driven system entrepreneur, ecosystem builder & educator enabling innovation through entrepreneurship.

Biosciences specialist within Emerging Science & Tech, with a solid technical background (MSc Microbiology, MSc Biotechnology/ Bioengineering & MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management) and experience Innovation Ecosystems Development, Innovation Management, Startup Incubation & Acceleration, and Investment Advisory.

I'm currently a Guest Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at the Royal Technical University KTH/Sweden, Expert Advisor & Jury Member within Deeptech Biotech at the European Commission European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator and Women EUTech Horizon Europe Framework funding programs supporting deeptech startups to access EU institutional funding, and Ecosystem Builder accelerating Healthtech innovations with the Swedish European Digital Innovation Hub Health Data Sweden (HDS), and DigitalWell Arena - an innovation platform from the Compare Foundation supported by the Swedish Innovation agency. I am also a member of the Steering Committee of the Interreg Projectr AURORA GENGREEN - Empowering green female entrepreneurs.

Interests: Deeptech, Research-to-business, Technology-transfer, Innovation Ecosystem Development & Orchestration


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*Prizes & Awards*

🏆 Probiota Pioneer 2020 by Nutraingredients (YOGUT ME)
🏆 Winner Sweden Food Ventures 2019 (YOGUT ME)
🏆 Winner Venture Cup 2016 (My Global City)
🏆 Top 3 Nominee Stockholm Innovation Prize 2016 (My Global City)

🔗 Member of the EU EIT Food Network
🔗 Member of the Alumni Network at Technical Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark
🔗 Member of the Singularity University Nordics Network

Kokemus

  • Women TechEU Graafinen

    Women TechEU

    Helsinki Metropolitan Area

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    Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

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    Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

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    Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

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    Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

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    Helsinki Metropolitan Area

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    Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

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    Stockholm, Sweden

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    Helsinki Metropolitan Area

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    Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

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    Stockholm, Sweden

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    Stockholm County, Sweden

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    Greater Aarhus Area

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    Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark

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    Stockholm, Sweden

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    Stockholm, Sweden

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    Stockholm, Sweden

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    Täby, Sweden

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    Täby, Sweden

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    Täby, Sweden

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    Gothenburg, Sweden

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    Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil

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    Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil

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    Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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    Departamento de Microbiologia Geral, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

Koulutus

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Julkaisut

  • Characterization of the Bacterial Composition of 47 Fermented Foods in Sweden

    Foods

    Abstract
    Fermentation has long been utilized to preserve and enhance the flavor and nutritional value of foods. Recently, fermented foods have gained popularity, reaching new consumer groups due to perceived health benefits. However, the microbial composition of many fermented foods re-mains unknown. Here, we characterized the bacterial composition, diversity, and richness of 47 fermented foods available in Sweden, including kombucha, water kefir, milk kefir, yogurt, plant-based yogurt…

    Abstract
    Fermentation has long been utilized to preserve and enhance the flavor and nutritional value of foods. Recently, fermented foods have gained popularity, reaching new consumer groups due to perceived health benefits. However, the microbial composition of many fermented foods re-mains unknown. Here, we characterized the bacterial composition, diversity, and richness of 47 fermented foods available in Sweden, including kombucha, water kefir, milk kefir, yogurt, plant-based yogurt alternatives, kimchi, sauerkraut, and fermented vegetables. Via 16S rRNA gene sequencing, we identified 2497 bacteria (amplicon sequence variants). The bacterial composition was strongly associated with the type of fermented food, and lactic acid bacteria and/or acetic acid bacteria dominated most samples. However, each fermented food had a unique composition, with kombucha and water kefir having the highest diversity across and within samples. Few bacteria were abundant in multiple foods and food groups. These were Streptococcus thermophilus in yogurts and plant-based yoghurts; Lactococcus lactis in milk kefirs and one water kefir; and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum in kimchi, sauerkraut, and fermented cucumber. The broad range of fermented foods included in this study and their diverse bacterial communities warrant further investigation into the implications of microbial compositions for product traits and potential impact on human health.
    Keywords: fermented foods; fermented beverages; microbiota; bacterial composition

    Katso julkaisu

  • To Be Lean or Not To Be Lean": Developing a Strategic Plan to a Nutraceutical Startup in Sweden - A Case Study at TSL

    Kungliga Tekniska Högskolans Bibliotek

    Time to market can be a decisive factor when bringing a new product or a new company to the market. Sometimes, for not defining strategic plans during the new product development phase, companies fail. According to the Lean Start Up Methodology (LSM), testing market-fit as early as possible and customer focused product development are important to increase the chances of a successful commercialization. The definition of a value proposition based on the market needs is seen as a central point to…

    Time to market can be a decisive factor when bringing a new product or a new company to the market. Sometimes, for not defining strategic plans during the new product development phase, companies fail. According to the Lean Start Up Methodology (LSM), testing market-fit as early as possible and customer focused product development are important to increase the chances of a successful commercialization. The definition of a value proposition based on the market needs is seen as a central point to orchestrate key activities such as teamwork, efficient product development and marketing and finally the commercialization. In Sweden, the nutraceutical industry today represents a dynamic sector that offers novel opportunities to converge scientific discovery with growing consumer interest in health-improving foods.This study discourses on functional food segment, with a focus on probiotic, prebiotic and symbiotic-based products. It included a case study in a new company active in the nutraceutical sector in Sweden (TSL). Their actual strategy for commercializing a symbiotic-based weight loss program will be evaluated, and a new strategy built inspired on LSM Methodology is proposed, with a special focus on value proposition design.

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  • "Study of the Bioaugmentation of Grease Separators Using the GOR BioSystem™"

    Chalmers Tekniska Högskola Bibliotek

    Grease separators (GS) are the first preventive strategy to reduce the entry of fats, oils and grease (FOG) into the sewage system. Since its patent in 1883, very little has been developed in order to improve the function and maintenance of these devices. One of the strategies to upgrade the GS performance is through the use of bioaugmentative systems. However, limited scientific-based knowledge of the performance and bioaugmentation of GS is available to promote sound regulations regarding the…

    Grease separators (GS) are the first preventive strategy to reduce the entry of fats, oils and grease (FOG) into the sewage system. Since its patent in 1883, very little has been developed in order to improve the function and maintenance of these devices. One of the strategies to upgrade the GS performance is through the use of bioaugmentative systems. However, limited scientific-based knowledge of the performance and bioaugmentation of GS is available to promote sound regulations regarding the use, maintenance and improvement of GSs in Sweden. Thus, an important consideration of this study was to evaluate the function of accepted GSs and the effects of bioaugmentative systems in its performance. Grease separators from three different food-producing establishments (FSEs) (one restaurant from an elementary school and two full service restaurants) located in Danderyd and Stockholm municipalities were evaluated. The GS of one of the full service restaurants was treated with a bioaugmentative system (GOR BioSystem) and monitored for changes in the effluent quality and FOG accumulation compared to an untreated control period. In general, the chemical and physical parameters were similar in both treated and untreated cycles in the full service restaurant analyzed with and without the treatment with GOR BioSystem. However, lower levels of grease cap development and solids accumulation and odor were achieved in the treated cycle. No grease accumulation was detected in the GS bioaugmented for ten weeks while a considerable amount of both grease and solids accumulated in the control untreated GS after 25 activity days. There were no indications that the bioaugmentation promoted by GOR BioSystem led to a deterioration of the effluent quality or released additional amounts of oil and greases in the collection system. Furthermore, it is expected that the use of GOR BioSystem can improve the rationalization of the handling of organic waste with the reduction of waste transports.

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  • Proteolytic activities in Trypanosoma rangeli and Stercorarian trypanosomes: taxonomic implications

    Parasitology Research, v. 94, p. 342-348

    We analysed the proteinase profiles in nine Trypanosoma (Herpetosoma) rangeli strains from distinct geographical regions, three T. (Schizotrypanum) cruzi reference strains and in T. (Herpetosoma) lewisi, T. (Herpetosoma) musculi and T. (Megatrypanum) conorhini samples by detection of enzyme activity on SDS-PAGE containing co-polymerized gelatin as substrate. Three different profiles of cysteine proteinase activity were detected in T. rangeli within a similar range of molecular mass. T. lewisi…

    We analysed the proteinase profiles in nine Trypanosoma (Herpetosoma) rangeli strains from distinct geographical regions, three T. (Schizotrypanum) cruzi reference strains and in T. (Herpetosoma) lewisi, T. (Herpetosoma) musculi and T. (Megatrypanum) conorhini samples by detection of enzyme activity on SDS-PAGE containing co-polymerized gelatin as substrate. Three different profiles of cysteine proteinase activity were detected in T. rangeli within a similar range of molecular mass. T. lewisi and T. musculi displayed a similar pattern of proteolysis, quite distinct from the ones detected in T. rangeli and in the other subgenera belonging to the stercorarian trypanosomes. Our results indicate the potential of the SDS-PAGE-gelatin technique in distinguishing between these parasites, and confirm several findings on the existence of subgroups within the T. rangeli taxon. These may represent either subspecies or distinct species. Our results also demonstrate the lack of affinity of T. rangeli with the species belonging to the subgenus Herpetosoma.

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Kurssit

  • Advanced Analytical Chemistry

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  • Biological Materials

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  • Biomaterials

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  • From Research to Business - Concepts in Biotechnology

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  • Industrial Biotechnology

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  • Information and Awareness in Biosafety

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  • Introduction to Strategic Sustainable Development

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  • Materials in Medicine

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  • Methods for the Study of Structure and Function of Proteins

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  • Molecular Biology of Fungi

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  • Phenotipic and Genotipic Characterization and Fungal Identification Techniques

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  • Project Management

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  • Systems Biology

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  • Tissue Engineering I and II

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Projektit

  • Health Data Sweden

    -Lahja

    Compare is one of the 18 consortia members of the Health Data Sweden, a 3 years project co-funded by the European Union and the Swedish Innovation Agency Vinnova and one of the Nordic European Digital Innovation hubs (EDIHs). I'm contributing to improving access to finance, ecosystem development, and internationalization, and deal flow management connecting innovative data-driven health tech startups, specialised investors and other actors in the Swedish innovation ecosystem and beyond. More…

    Compare is one of the 18 consortia members of the Health Data Sweden, a 3 years project co-funded by the European Union and the Swedish Innovation Agency Vinnova and one of the Nordic European Digital Innovation hubs (EDIHs). I'm contributing to improving access to finance, ecosystem development, and internationalization, and deal flow management connecting innovative data-driven health tech startups, specialised investors and other actors in the Swedish innovation ecosystem and beyond. More information at https://www.healthdatasweden.eu/

  • "To Be Lean or Not To Be Lean: Developing a Strategic Plan to a Nutraceutical Startup in Sweden - A Case Study at TSL

    Time to market can be a decisive factor when bringing a new product or a new company to the market. Sometimes, for not defining strategic plans during the new product development phase, companies fail. According to the Lean Start Up Methodology (LSM), testing market-fit as early as possible and customer focused product development are important to increase the chances of a successful commercialization. The definition of a value proposition based on the market needs is seen as a central point to…

    Time to market can be a decisive factor when bringing a new product or a new company to the market. Sometimes, for not defining strategic plans during the new product development phase, companies fail. According to the Lean Start Up Methodology (LSM), testing market-fit as early as possible and customer focused product development are important to increase the chances of a successful commercialization. The definition of a value proposition based on the market needs is seen as a central point to orchestrate key activities such as teamwork, efficient product development and marketing and finally the commercialization. In Sweden, the nutraceutical industry today represents a dynamic sector that offers novel opportunities to converge scientific discovery with growing consumer interest in health-improving foods.
    This study discourses on functional food segment, with a focus on probiotic, prebiotic and symbiotic-based products. It included a case study in a new company active in the nutraceutical sector in Sweden (TSL). Their actual strategy for commercializing a symbiotic-based weight loss program will be evaluated, and a new strategy built inspired on LSM Methodology is proposed, with a special focus on value proposition design.

    Keywords: startup, strategic planning, value proposition design, SWOT, nutraceuticals, synbiotic product.

    Katso projekti

  • En jämförelse av de fysikalisk och kemiska egenskaperna hos insamlat fett från olika fettavskiljare

    Supervisor of the graduation project "A comparison of the physical and chemical properties of fat residues from different restaurant grease separators" in collaboration with Linneuniversitetet in Kalmar, Sweden.

  • Isolering av Bacillus samt utvärdering av dess fettnedbrytande förmåga i fettavskiljare vid skolkök

    Supervisor of the graduation project "Isolation of Bacillus and evaluation of its fat-degrading ability of the grease separators at school kitchens" in collaboration with Linneuniversitetet in Kalmar, Sweden.

    Muut tekijät
    • Ida Johansson
    • Anna Blucher
    Katso projekti

  • Karakterisering av avloppsvatten i tre fettavskiljare från skolkök samt utvärdering av fettavskiljarnas funktion

    Supervisor of the graduation project "Characterization of wastewater in three grease separators from school kitchens and evaluation of these separators function" in collaboration with Linneuniversitetet in Kalmar, Sweden.

    Muut tekijät
    • Therese Gunnarsson
    • Boel Lindegård

  • Analysis of the Wastewater Profile in Grease Separators From Food Service Establishments

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    Supervisor of the graduation project "Analysis of the Wastewater Profile in Grease Separators From Food Service Establishments" in collaboration with Linneuniversitetet in Kalmar, Sweden.

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  • Characterization of the Fat-Rich Residues From Grease Separators

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    Supervisor of the graduation project "Characterization of the Fat-Rich Residues From Grease Separators" in collaboration with Linneuniversitetet in Kalmar, Sweden.

    Muut tekijät

  • Bestämning av fettsyraprofil och fysikalisk och kemiska karakterisering av fett från matserviceanläggningar”

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    Supervisor of the graduation project "Determination of the fatty acids profile and physicochemical characterization of FOG from restaurant grease separators" in collaboration with Linneuniversitetet in Kalmar, Sweden.

  • Study of the Bioaugmentation of Grease Separators Using the GOR BioSystem™

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    GOR BioSystem™ is a biotechnological technique developed by Bioteria Technologies AB which aims the reduction of FOG and odors in grease separators. This technique is based on a controlled biological process which is similar to the one used in treatment plants. Integrated with grease separators specially designed by Bioteria Technologies AB, this system enhances the action of microorganisms present in the grease separators which metabolizes FOG and control the population of odor producing…

    GOR BioSystem™ is a biotechnological technique developed by Bioteria Technologies AB which aims the reduction of FOG and odors in grease separators. This technique is based on a controlled biological process which is similar to the one used in treatment plants. Integrated with grease separators specially designed by Bioteria Technologies AB, this system enhances the action of microorganisms present in the grease separators which metabolizes FOG and control the population of odor producing bacteria.
    You can find more information about the GOR BioSystem™ at www.bioteria.com

    Keywords: Bioaugmentation, Bacillus sp., grease interceptors, wastewater treatment.

    Katso projekti

  • Study of the Attachment and Proliferation of Fibroblasts and Endothelial Cells on Different Biodegradable Starch Microspheres

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    Pratical & theoretical trainning in maintenance and characterization of different cell lines (3T3 fibroblasts, HUVEC) including microscopic & morphological analysis (staining techniques, fluorescence microscopy analysis), cultivation (cultivation in starch microspheres, preparation of different cell lines cultivation medias, sterilization techniques).

    Muut tekijät

  • Characterization of the Cultivation and Proteinase Expression of Aspergillus sulphureus and Other Members of the Circumdati section in a Synthetic Insectan Medium

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    Project performed at the Laboratory of Biochemistry of Proteins and Peptides (LBPP), Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (DBBM) in collaboration with the Laboratory of Proteases of Microorganisms, Departament of General Microbiology, UFRJ/Brazil.

    Key-words: Proteinases, Serino-proteinases, Aspergillus, Aspergillus sulphureus, Circumdati, Aedes fluviatilis.

    Fellowships:CAPES (Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Educational Level Professionals), Brazil…

    Project performed at the Laboratory of Biochemistry of Proteins and Peptides (LBPP), Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (DBBM) in collaboration with the Laboratory of Proteases of Microorganisms, Departament of General Microbiology, UFRJ/Brazil.

    Key-words: Proteinases, Serino-proteinases, Aspergillus, Aspergillus sulphureus, Circumdati, Aedes fluviatilis.

    Fellowships:CAPES (Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Educational Level Professionals), Brazil.

    Pratical & theoretical trainning in maintenance and characterization of different species of filamentous fungi (Aspergillus & Penicillum sp.): microscopic & morphological/ morphometric analysis, cultivation & cryopreservation (preparation of cultivation media, sterilization techniques, etc), enzymatic characterization (SDS-PAGE/substrate, different chromatographic methods, dosage of protein, dosage of enzymatic activity, etc).

    Muut tekijät

  • Characterization of the Proteolytic Profile of Trypanosoma rangeli and Other Members of the Stercoraria Section

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    Project performed at the Laboratory of the Trypanosomatids Collection, Department of Protozoology.FIOCRUZ/ Brazil in collaboration with the Laboratory of Proteases of Microorganisms, Departament of General Microbiology, UFRJ/Brazil.

    Key-words: Cysteine-Proteinases, Metalloproteinases, Trypanosomatids, SDS-PAGE, Stercoraria, Trypanosoma cruzi, Trypanosoma rangeli.

    Fellowships: CNPq (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development).

    Pratical & theoretical…

    Project performed at the Laboratory of the Trypanosomatids Collection, Department of Protozoology.FIOCRUZ/ Brazil in collaboration with the Laboratory of Proteases of Microorganisms, Departament of General Microbiology, UFRJ/Brazil.

    Key-words: Cysteine-Proteinases, Metalloproteinases, Trypanosomatids, SDS-PAGE, Stercoraria, Trypanosoma cruzi, Trypanosoma rangeli.

    Fellowships: CNPq (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development).

    Pratical & theoretical trainning in maintenance and characterization of different species of protozoans (Trypanosomatids): microscopic & morphological/ morphometric analysis, cultivation & cryopreservation (preparation of cultivation media, sterilization techniques, etc), enzymatic characterization (SDS-PAGE/substrate).

    Muut tekijät

Kunnianosoitukset ja palkinnot

  • Probiota Pioneer 2022

    Nutraingredients

    https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/01/10/Competition-winners-announced-Startups-get-golden-tickets-to-Probiota-2020

  • Winner of the Singularity University Executive Program Scholarship 2019

    Singularity University Nordics

  • Nominee (top 3 finalist) to the Stockholm Innovation Prize 2016

    Stockholms Stad

    My Global City was one of the three finalists in the Stockholm Innovation Scholarship (Stockholms Innovationsstipendium) 2016 in the category Tourism. More at: http://www.investstockholm.com/move-to-stockholm/news/18-stockholm-innovations-to-keep-an-eye-on/

  • STING Test Drive Sustainability

    STING - Stockholm Innovation

    My Global City was one of the 14 companies selected to participate in the STING Test Drive Sustainability program 2016. The business incubator STING offers startups a faster path from idea to global company.

  • Winner of the Venture Cup Sweden - Business Idea

    Venture Cup

    My Global City won the first price in the category "People & Society" of the Venture Cup East in Sweden.

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