Mette-Charlotte Marklund 

Chief Physician, Radiology Department, Nordsjællands Hospital

Email: Mette-charlotte.marklund@regionh.dk

Mette-Charlotte Marklund is a specialist in radiology She holds a Ph.d. from the Parker institute and a Masters degree in leadership development (MMD) from CBS. She currently serves as the Chief Radiologist at the Department of Radiology, North Zealand Hospital, Denmark. She has been part of a team that developed an advanced technique to improve the precision of diagnostic imaging for patients with head and neck tumors with MRI. In addition to her clinical and research activities, she is committed to explore news ways to solve healthcare bottlenecks e.g. by involving other specialties and employing people with autism spectrum disorders. She is also committed to keep leadership education simple and accessible though the concept “Picturing Leadership”.

Nordsjællands Hospital

Nordsjællands Hospital (NOH) is a key regional and emergency hospital in the Capital Region, focusing its research on common and frequent diseases to improve patient care and maintain its competitive edge. Research at NOH is driven by strong interdisciplinary collaborations, with initiatives led by both physicians and professional bachelors. The Department of Diagnostic Imaging, including Radiology and Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, plays a crucial role in research, osteoporosis, dose care, oncology and interdisciplinary research such as chronical fatigue and dizziness. To foster continuous innovation, the hospital allocates 1% of its annual budget to clinical research, funding joint research positions, post-docs, PhD scholarships, and project grants, ensuring the integration of research into clinical practice. NOH also has a dedicated research unit, led by Thea Kølsen Fischer, who heads the large-scale INFLUENZER project, focusing on infectious disease research. The hospital follows a structured research strategy, emphasizing clinical impact, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation to enhance patient treatment and healthcare efficiency.