About NOPHO

NOPHO, The Nordic Society of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, was founded in the beginning of the 1980s by a group of enthusiastic friends with the goal to increase survival for children with cancer. Since then, NOPHO has grown into an important partner for the organisation of clinical care for children with cancer as well as a hub for all aspects of childhood cancer research in the Nordic and Baltic region and with ever increasing international collaborations. NOPHO is today the base for advanced and modern childhood cancer care and treatment for all active doctors and nurses, both clinically and research-wise. Joint training programs exist for the members, and collaborative groups meet frequently to discuss specific diagnoses and protocols.

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NOPHO is an organization that brings together Nordic and Baltic pediatric haematologists, oncologists, nurses and researchers for collaboration. The organization encompasses specialized working groups focused on specific diagnoses, as well as dedicated sections for early-career professionals (Young NOPHO) and for nurses (NOPHO Nursing), fostering collaboration, education and advancement within the field.

Young NOPHO

This section is dedicated to early-career doctors and researchers in the field of paediatric haematology and oncology. Young NOPHO has its own board and organizes regular meetings and educational events to support professional development and collaboration among emerging professionals in the field. Read more

NOPHO Nursing

This section is dedicated to nurses in pediatric hematology and oncology. NOPHO Nursing has its own board and organizes regular meetings and training to support professional development and collaboration. Read more

1984

In the early 1980s, two organizations shared responsibilities for the same patient group, highlighting the need for their integration. In 1982, a meeting in Røros brought together the Nordic Hematology Society and the Nordic Society for Pediatric Oncology. The discussion led to the decision to merge, resulting in the formal establishment of the Nordic Society for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (NOPHO) in Reykjavik in 1984.

1994

NOPHO is proud to celebrate a decade of excellence in collaborative research and clinical practice across the five Nordic regions: Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Iceland. Over the past ten years, NOPHO has established approximately a dozen specialized working groups, contributing to a robust body of knowledge. To date, NOPHO has published a total of 18 publications, further solidifying its commitment to advancing healthcare and fostering collaboration in the region.

2024

This year, NOPHO proudly commemorates its 40th anniversary. Over the past four decades, the organization has experienced significant growth and development. Today, NOPHO has over 700 members, along with several active working groups dedicated to advancing the field. Over 240 publications have been published within NOPHO and several member countries have joined. NOPHO now includes not only the Nordic nations but also the Baltic states of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania

Membership

Membership in the NOPHO is limited to physicians, researchers and nurses in the Nordic and Baltic countries involved in pediatric haematology and oncology. Members can access a range of resources on the website, including treatment protocols, emergency guidelines and an insight into the work of the various working groups. In addition to that, you also have the opportunity to attend NOPHO’s courses, receive material from lectures and an informative calendar.

PARTICIPATING CLINICS

NOPHO has participating clinics all over the Nordics and the Baltic countries with committed and competent physicians, nurses and researchers who all strive for the same goal – to increase survival for children with cancer. Through the years, many colleagues in NOPHO have been involved in treating and reporting childhood cancer. The main contributors are listed below

Our Vison

Our vision is to develop research in childhood cancer together on an international level. Through close cooperation with all countries, we can create better treatment protocols. Nordic pediatric oncology stands strong internationally with good treatment results. NOPHO’s studies are recognized as reliable and well-conducted and are therefore often referenced. The Baltic countries have made great progress in the last 15 years and are now approaches the standards of the other Nordic countries. We are committed to collaborating in the fight against childhood cancer, and we envision a united approach toward achieving this goal.

Affiliated physicians

Denmark

Copenhagen, Denmark:
Kjeld Schmiegelow, Karsten Nysom, Astrid Sehested, Marianne Ifversen, Lisa Hjalgrim, Jesper Brok, Rene Mathiasen, Bodil Als-Nielsen, Marianne Hoffmann, Mimi Kjærsgaard, Ruta Tuckuviene, Christine Dahl, Tenna Ruest Haarmark Nielsen, Sascha Wiik Michelsen, Raheel Altaf Raja, Peter Erik Lotko Pontoppidan

Odense, Denmark:
Peder Skov Wehner, Eckhard Schomerus, Niels Fisker, Michael Callesen, Mathias Rathe, Dorthe Grosen, Sine Lykkedegn

Aarhus, Denmark:
Henrik Hasle, Birgitte Klug Albertsen, Torben Mikkelsen, Pernille Edslev Wendtland, Karin Bækgaard Nissen, Ines Kristenen, Torjus Skajaa, Louise Lindholdt Hansen, Louise Tram Henriksen, Karen Schow Jensen, Katja von Hoff

Aalborg, Denmark:
Steen Rosthøj, Christina Friis Jensen, Marianne Olsen

Sweden

Stockholm, Solna, Sweden:
Pernilla Grillner, Trausti Oskarsson, Anna Nilsson, Cecilia Petersen, Mats Heyman, Stefan Söderhäll, Niklas Pal, Klas Blomgren, Stefan Holm, Johan Malmros, Per Kogner, Jonas Karlén, Jan-Inge Henter, Petter Svenberg, Karin Belander Strålin, Tatiana Greenwood, Fredrik Bäcklund, Susanna Ranta, Tony Frisk, Tomas Bexelius, Christina Egnell, Johan Hamrin, Nina Mogensen, Mari Wilhelmsson, Clary Georgantzi, Karin Henning, Lena-Maria Carlson, Lovisa Malmqvist, Hans Henningsson, Nikolas Herold, Linnea Ek, Diana Treis, Erik Larsson

Stockholm, Huddinge, Sweden:
Peter Priftakis, Petra Byström, Marie Meeths, Mikael Sundin, Hanna Tilander, Jacek Toporski, Gauti Rafn Vilbergsson, Jacek Winiarski

Lund, Sweden:
Kees-Jan Pronk, Anders Castor, Lars Hjorth, Helena Mörse, Dominik Turkiewicz, Ingrid Öra, Ulf Tedgård, Annika Mårtensson, Marie Eliasson Hofvander, Johan Svahn, Patrik Romerius, Joakim Wille, Ladislav Krol, Joana Makari, Nadine Gretenkort Andersson, Anna Sällfors Holmqvist, Charlotte Ragnarsson, Gustav Andersson Sundén, Karin Wiebe, Anders Valind, Rikke Thofte

Uppsala, Sweden:
Josefine Palle, Britt-Marie Frost, Gustaf Ljungman, Johan Arvidson, Per Frisk, Anders Öberg, Annika Englund, Natalja Jackmann, Britt Gustafsson, Tania Christoforaki, Arja Harila-Saari, Mia Giertz, Gustaf Leijonhufvud, Geraldine Giraud, Susan Pfeifer, Alina Aras, Henriina Hermansson, Kim Ramme, Cataring Träger

Gothenburg, Sweden:
Thorsteinn Gunnarsson, Karin Mellgren, Jonas Abrahamsson, Gustaf Österlundh, Marianne Jarfelt, Magnus Sabel, Magnus Göransson, Cecilia Langenskiöld, Lene Karlsson, Elizabeth Schepke, Lars Kawan, Torben Ek, Cecilia Petersen, Diana Ljung-Sass, Lisa Mellström, Aron Onerup, Martin Dalin, Jerker Isaksson, Monika Renkielska, Jonathan Källström

Umeå, Sweden:
Frans Nilsson, Ulrika Norén Nyström, Per-Erik Sandström, Caroline Björklund, Magnus Borssén, Fredrik Bäckström

Linköping, Sweden:
Lisa Törnudd, Mikael Behrendtz, Per Nyman, Hartmut Vogt, Hagen Graf von Einseidel, Viktor Säll, Britt-Marie Holmqvist

The Leukemia Registry, Sweden:
Mats Heyman
Karolinska Institutet
Dept. of Women’s and Children’s Health Childhood Cancer Research Unit
Tomtebodavägen 18 A
SE-17177 Stockholm
Sweden

Finland

Helsinki, Finland:
Samppa Ryhänen, Mervi Taskinen, Kim Vettenranta, Pasi Huttunen, Jukka Kanerva, Kirsi Jahnukainen, Virve Pentikäinen, Helena Olkinuora, Satu Långström, Pauliina Utriainen, Matti Parry, Anu Suominen, Minna Koskenvuo, Adam Alexandersson, Anu Suominen, Antti Kyrönlahti, Heljä Lång

Turku, Finland:
Minna Koskenvuo, Päivi Lähteenmäki, Marika Grönroos, Anu Huurre, Laura Korhonen, Linnea Schuez-Havupalo, Liisa Järvelä, Riikka Kuvaja

Oulo, Finland:
Riitta Niinimäki, Hanna Juntti, Anne Hekkala, Elli-Maija Ukonmaanaho, Henri Aarnivala

Tampere, Finland:
Olli Lohi, Susanna Vuorenoja, Päivi Raittinen, Sauli Palmu, Niina Valtanen, Kristiina Nordfors

Kuopio, Finland:
Kaisa Vepsäläinen, Jouni Pesola, Tuuli Pöyhönen, Stefan Becker, Emmi Danner

Latvia

Riga, Latvia:
Anna Valaine, Zanna Kovalova, Santa Kursite, Marika Grutupa, Elizabete Cebura, Zelma Visnevska-Preciniece, Gunita Medne, Irina Voitovica, Iveta Racko, Liene Smane

Lithuania

Kaunas, Lithuania:
Giedre Rutkauskiene, Rosita Kiudeliene, Egle Ramanauskiene, Sonata Argustaite, Justina Klimaite, Ruta Maske, Eglė Bindokaitė, Mantas Simutis

Vilnius, Lithuania:
Jelena Rascon, Goda Vaitkevičienė, Gražina Kleinotienė, Audronė Mulevičienė, Indrė Tamulienė, Ramunė Pasaulienė, Rolanda Nemanienė, Sigita Stankevičienė, Sonata Šaulytė Trakymienė, Vilma Rutkauskaitė, Ignė Kairienė, Monika Kapitančiukė

Norway

Oslo, Norway:
Anne Grete Bechensteen, Ellen Ruud, Bernward Zeller, Inga Maria Johannsdottir, Einar Stensvold, Jochen Büchner, Monica Cheng Munthe-Kaas, Aina Ulvmoen, Charlotte Alme, Marta Burman, Kirsten Jarvis, Ida Knapstad, Tale Torjussen, Christina Elisabeth Bjerring Opheim, Anne Gro Wesenberg Rognlien, Ingvild Heier, Anne Vestli

Trondheim, Norway:
Bendik Lund, Ann Elisabeth Åsberg, Magnus Aassved Hjort, Charlotte Olsen, Maria Dønnem

Bergen, Norway:
Maria W Gunnes, Dorota Malgorzata Wojcik, Anita Andrejeva, Ingrid Kristin Torsvik, Christian M Thaulow, Anna Partheil, Szymon Klafkowski

Tromsø, Norway:
Tore Stokland, Trond Flaegstad, Niklas Stabell, Tove Nystad, Simon Kranz, Ole Mikal Wormdal

Estonia

Tallinn, Estionia:
Kristi Lepik, Kadri Saks, Maarja Karu, Geerda Ainsoo, Irina Kerna, Keiu Paapsi, Kati Mädo

Tartu, Estionia:
Sirje Mikkel, Lenne-Triin Kõrgvee, Ain Kaare, Pille Tammur

Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland:
Ólafur G. Jónsson, Halldóra K. Thórarinsdóttir, Sólveig Hafsteinsdóttir, Ragnar Bjarnason, Jón Jóhannes Jónsson, Gauti Rafn Vilbergsson