Our Story
The Nordic Society of Gynaecological Oncology was founded in November 1986 in Oslo, by representatives from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
The purpose of the society was, and is still today, to advance communication between the Nordic countries in gynaecological cancer research between Doctors, Professors, Young Doctors and academic Study Nurses.
The Society has since accepted Iceland as a representative, though the population is low to be included in the statistics. The Baltic Regions – Lithuania & Estonia are associate members of NSGO. NSGO currently has over 300 members. The Nordic countries alternate in hosting the NSGO Annual Meeting.
Our Mission
The society aims to enhance the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up practices related to gynaecological cancer, while also promoting and supporting basic and clinical research in this field. Additionally, the society strives to foster education and training in all aspects of gynaecological oncology.
Our objective is to provide a platform for individual professionals who are devoted to the care of women with gynaecological cancer.
Furthermore, we encourage and facilitate Nordic and global collaboration and friendship among experts and organizations engaged in the field of gynaecological oncology.
Our Purpose
The Nordic Society of Gynaecological Oncology aims to foster cooperation and coordination among professionals in the field of gynaecological cancer.
We promote and conduct collaborative clinical trials while also organizing and coordinating conferences, meetings, and other collaborative activities. We strive to establish better Nordic Standards of Care for women with gynaecological cancer and produce Nordic Guidelines for professional education and training in gynaecological oncology.
Furthermore, we engage in developing cooperation and relationships with other international, national, and regional organizations working in this field.
NSGO Board & Leadership
NSGO President & President-elect
The Board of NSGO comprises regular members, with at least two representatives from each of the five Nordic Countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway & Sweden. The elected Board members serve for a two-year term and can be re-elected for an additional two-year term. The President’s tenure is three years and does not allow for direct re-election.
The President-Elect also serves a three-year term. Upon completing their term as President-Elect, they automatically will assume the role of President. The Board oversees & approves applications for the NSGO Research Grant.
President
Trine Jakobi Nøttrup
Consultant, Phd
Rigshospitalet,
Copenhagen, Denmark
President-elect
Hanna Dahlstrand
Senior Consultant, M.D.
Karolinska university hospital,
Stockholm, Sweden
NSGO Executive Board
Mikkel Rosendahl
MD, PhD
Rigshospitalet,
Copenhagen, Denmark
Trine Lembrecht Jørgensen
Associate Professor
Odense Universitetshospital,
Odense, Denmark
Anniina Färkkilä
Consultant, MD
University of Helsinki,
Helinski, Finland
Elina Urpilainen
Consultant, MD
OULU University Hospital,
Oulu, Finland
Trine Stokstad
Associate Professor
Trondheim University Hospital,
Trondheim, Norway
Camilla Sköld
Senior Consultant, MD
Karolinska Institutet and Uppsala University,
Stockholm, Sweden
Katja Stenstrom Bohlin
MD, PHD
Sahlgrenska University Hospital,
Gothenburg, Sweden
Anne Ahtikoski
Consultant, MD
Turku University Hospital,
Turku, Finland
Jan-Erik Palmgren
Associate Professor
Kuopio University Hospital,
Kuopio, Finland
NSGO Bylaws
The Nordic Society of Gynaecological Oncology (NSGO) operates under a structured set of bylaws that govern its operations. By maintaining clear and up-to-date bylaws, NSGO strengthens its governance, supports collaborative decision-making, and reinforces its commitment to excellence in gynaecological oncology across the Nordic region.
You can find the newest version of the NSGO Bylaws through the button bellow:
Nominating Committee
The Nordic Society of Gynaecological Oncology nominating committee is responsible for identifying and proposing candidates for positions in the NSGO Board, including the President-Elect and Board members. They consist of one representative from each of the Nordic countries.
- Gabriel Lindahl (Chair)
- Cecilie Torkildsen
- Jacob Jóhannsson
- Lone Kjeld Petersen
- Maarit Anttila
NSGO Presidential History
Claes Tropé
Former NSGO President (1986 – 1991)
Kamma Bertelsen
Former NSGO President (1992 – 1997)
Gunnar B. Kristensen
Former NSGO President (1998 – 2006)
Bengt Tholander
Former NSGO President (2006 – 2009)
Elisabeth Åvall Lundqvist
Former NSGO President (2009 – 2015)
Johanna Mäenpää
Former NSGO President (2015 – 2018)
Annika Auranen
Former NSGO President (2018 – 2021)
Line Bjørge
Former NSGO President (2021 – 2024)
Trine Jakobi Nøttrup
Current NSGO President (2024 – 2027)
Administration
NSGO Address:
Nordic Society of Gynaecological Oncology
Department of Cancer Treatment, 9431
Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen University Hospital
Blegdamsvej 9
DK-2100 Copenhagen
Call us:
Phone: +45 35 45 33 89
Monday – Thursday: 09.00 – 15.00
Friday: 09.00 – 14.00
Get in touch:
Adela Ioana Buda
Financial & Event Coordinator