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With the help of Professor Alexandra Teleki from the University of Uppsala, Johannes and I were able to secure a conference venue for the last week of August 2026. Thus, the AUC conference celebrating the 100<sup>th</sup> anniversary of Theodor Svedberg´s Noble
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So please mark in your calendars the following dates:</div>
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Monday, Tuesday, August 24<sup>th</sup> to 25<sup>th</sup> , 2026 : Workshops (Arrival on Sunday recommended)</div>
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Wednesday, August 26<sup>th</sup> , 2026 : Social event and Svedberg lecture</div>
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Thursday, Friday, August 27<sup>th</sup> to 28<sup>th</sup> , 2026 : Symposium (Two full days)</div>
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See you hopefully all in Sweden </div>
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Johannes & Alexander </div>
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<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bolder;">Alexander Bepperling, Dr.</span></div>
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<b>BIODEVELOPMENT / SANDOZ GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT</b></div>
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