NOPHO History

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.

Secretary Generals

2024 - 2026

Päivi Lähteenmäki, Finland

2022 - 2024

Mats Heyman, Sweden

2020 - 2022

Trond Flægstad, Norway

2018 - 2020

Birgitte Klug Albertsen, Denmark

2016 - 2018

Mervi Taskinen, Finland

2014 - 2016

Cecilia Petersen, Sweden

2012 - 2014

Marit Hellebostad, Norway

2010 - 2012

Thomas Frandsen, Denmark

2008 - 2010

Kim Vetttenranta, Finland

2006 - 2008

Per Kogner, Sweden

2004 - 2006

Finn Wesenberg, Norway

2000 - 2004

Kjeld Schmiegelow, Denmark

1996 - 2000

Ulla Pihkala, Finland

1992 - 1996

Anders Kreuger, Sweden

1988 - 1992

Sverre Lie, Norway

1984 - 1988

Henrik Hertz, Denmark

Founder of NOPHO

1984

Anders Kreuger, Sweden. Nordic Society of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology NOPHO was established

1983

Gudmundur Jónmundsson, Iceland. Chair

1982

Martti Siimes, Fnland. Nordisk Förening för Pediatrisk Onkologi was established

30 years anniversary

2022-2024

Mats Heyman

Sweden

2022-2024

2020-2022

Trond Flægstad

Norway

2020-2022

2018-2020

Birgitte Klug Albertsen,

Denmark

2018-2020

2016-2018

Mervi Taskinen

Finland

2016-2018

2014-2016

Cecilia Petersen

Sweden

2014-2016

2012-2014

Marit Hellebostad

Norway

2012-2014

2010-2012

Thomas Frandsen

Denmark

2010-2012

2008-2010

Kim Vetttenranta

Finland

2008-2010

2006-2008

Per Kogner

Sweden

2006-2008

2004-2006

Finn Wesenberg

Norway

2004-2006

2000-2004

Kjeld Schmiegelow

Denmark

2000-2004

1996-2000

Ulla Pihkala

Finland

1996-2000

1992-1996

Anders Kreuger

Sweden

1992-1996

1988-1992

Sverre Lie

Norway

1988-1992

1984-1988

Henrik Hertz

Denmark
First Secretary General

1984-1988

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