Company introduction webinar: Reagena
11.11.2026
Interested in biotechnology, diagnostics, and career opportunities in the life sciences? Join us online for an insightful afternoon with Reagena, one of Finland’s leading biotechnology companies, and learn more about the activities and opportunities offered by Loimu Pohjois-Savo ry, The Finnish Society for Cell Biology (Suomen Solubiologit ry), and UEF Doctoral Researchers Association (ItäVä ry).
Online on Wednesday, 25th November 2026, 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Register for the event by 10:00 AM on Tuesday, 24th November 2026 at:
https://link.webropol.com/s/loimups20261125
Reagena is a Finnish biotechnology company that develops, manufactures and sells high-quality diagnostic products to healthcare laboratories, industry and pharmacies internationally.
A pioneer in rapid diagnostics for zoonotic diseases, Reagena launched the world’s first rapid test for hantavirus (Puumala virus) infection in 2001 and remains a leading provider of hantavirus rapid diagnostics. Its portfolio includes rapid tests for the qualitative detection of Puumala virus- and Dobrava/Hantaan virus-specific IgM antibodies in human serum or plasma, complemented by IgM and IgG enzyme immunoassays (EIA). In recent years, Reagena has focused on diagnostics for tick-borne diseases (Lyme borreliosis, Lyme neuroborreliosis and tick-borne encephalitis, TBE), as well as smartphone-assisted CRP testing. The company also produces reagents, staining solutions, buffers and fixatives for life sciences and industry and provides contract manufacturing and product development services.
Suomen Solubiologit ry members are cordially invited to the event by Loimu Pohjous-Savo ry, together with other Loimu members and members of its partner organizations. The event is open and free to all who register in advance.
Time has been reserved between presentations and at the end of the event for questions and discussions on the event’s themes.
More info about Reagena: https://www.reagena.com/
Event Program
3:05 PM Online connection opens for participants, testing connections
3:15 PM Opening words and welcome: Janne Saarela, Chair of Loimu Pohjois-Savo ry
- Overview of Reagena
- Mirko Brummer, CTO
- Development of diagnostics for zoonotic infections
- Eira Kelo, R&D manager
3:45 PM Questions and Discussion
4:00 PM Presentation of Associations and Discussion
- Loimu Pohjois-Savo ry
- Janne Saarela, Chair of Loimu Pohjois-Savo ry
- Suomen Solubiologit ry
- Onni Sirkiä, Member of Board of Suomen Solubiologit ry
- ItäVä ry
- Tuomas Hyvönen, Chair of UEF Doctoral Researchers Association — ItäVä ry
The link to the event will be sent to the registered participants’ email after the registration period ends.
The event will not be recorded. Registered attendees will receive the presentation materials by email after the event, if they are made available by the speakers.
On the registration form, you can ask questions to the event presenters and send greetings and wishes to Loimu Pohjois-Savo ry’s activities.
Loimu Pohjois-Savo ry offers the opportunity to apply for membership in the association during registration. Participation in the event does not require membership in the association. The language of the event is English.
The event follows Loimu ry’s respectful conduct guidelines, which are available in English a pdf file via the link: https://www.loimu.fi/osallistu-ja-toimi/jasenyhdistystoiminta/tukea-yhdistystoimintaan/kunnioittavan-toiminnan-linjaukset
The event moderator and harassment contact person is the event leader Janne Saarela.
Welcome to the event!