About the Steering Committee
The committee provides balanced Nordic representation and supports NTOG’s mission, research collaboration, clinical development, and educational activities.
The NTOG Steering Committee represents all Nordic countries and includes key specialists in oncology, pulmonology, radiology, pathology, thoracic surgery, and basic research.
The group is dedicated to advancing lung cancer research and improving patient outcomes across the Nordic region.
The committee holds 1 to 2 physical meetings annually to ensure collaboration and alignment with NTOG's mission and initiatives. Most meetings and subgroup meetings are held virtually.
Committee members
Members are listed by country and specialty.
Denmark
Thomas Decker Christensen
Denmark, Thoracic Surgery
Peter Meldgaard
Denmark, Oncology
Zaigham Saghir
Denmark, Pulmonology
Finland
Heidi Andersén
Finland, Pulmonology
Web EditorAija Knuuttila
Finland, Oncology
Iceland
Örvar Gunnarsson
Iceland, Oncology
Gudbjorg Jonsdottir
Iceland, Oncology
Vice ChairNorway
Odd-Terje Brustugun
Norway, Oncology
ChairBjørn Henning Grønberg
Norway, Oncology
Maria Paula Ramnefjell
Norway, Pathology
Sweden
Bengt Bergman
Sweden, Pulmonology
Mikael Johansson
Sweden, Oncology
SecretaryTomas Hansen
Sweden, Radiology
Per Landelius
Sweden, Thoracic Surgery
Maria Planck
Sweden, Basic Researcher
Steering Committee meetings
Physical meetings support strategic alignment. Most regular committee and subgroup work is conducted virtually.
November 2024, Reykjavik, Iceland
During the Reykjavik meeting, the committee discussed ongoing and upcoming NTOG activities and subgroup work.
- Clinical studies: Discussions on ongoing and upcoming research.
- Lung cancer screening: Subgroup efforts for harmonising research and clinical protocols.
- Education: Updates on the Nordic Radiotherapy Diploma Program (NORTHDIP) and positive feedback from participants.
Committee work and expert networks
The Steering Committee connects with NTOG work packages, specialty groups, national lung cancer organisations, and the Nordic Lung Cancer Symposium.