Dr Marie Vikström Bolin, MD, PhD, is the Norman Beischer Medical Research Foundation Keynote Speaker and stands as a prominent figure in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology, currently serving as the Regional Clinical Director of Maternity Care in Västernorrland, Sweden. Her extensive contributions include a pivotal role as a board member of the Swedish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, where she oversees clinical quality registries.
Dr Vikström Bolin has demonstrated a sustained commitment to advancing healthcare. She has been actively involved in the Swedish Pregnancy Registry for numerous years and serves as a member of the Swedish National Quality Registry of Gynaecological Surgery reference group.
Her passion for education, training, and quality improvement in healthcare is evident in her multifaceted engagement. Driven by this interest, she actively participates in the midwifery program at Mid Sweden University, imparts knowledge to medical students at Umeå University, co-authors the latest edition of the Swedish textbook of Obstetrics, and contributes to the development of a web-based pelvic floor training program catering to midwives and obstetricians alike.
Notably, Dr Vikström Bolin has served as an expert advisor for the Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services. She is also a valuable member of the governance group overseeing the National “Safe Labour and Birth care” project, dedicated to the reduction of birth trauma in Sweden. Her expansive expertise and commitment to advancing maternal and reproductive healthcare make her an influential figure in the Swedish medical community.