Bengt Gustavsson
MD, Ph.D, Prof. / Director
Medicine
Isofol Medical
Sweden
Biography
Bengt is the founder of Isofol Medical and the head of surgical oncology at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden. He co-discovered the positive effects of Leucovorin on 5-FU that created the widely used combination treatment against colorectal cancer called 5-FU-LV. Bengt is also the founder of Carmel Pharma. Since 1996, he is a member of the scientific committee of the Swedish Cancer Society and he has been a member of its scientific committee for two terms. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, European Surgical Society, Swedish Surgical Society and the Swedish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Position: Director / Board Member Elected: 2008 Year of birth: 1947 Holdings*: 3 417 371 shares and 50 000 warrants Independent in relation to the company and its management: Yes Independent in relation to larger shareholders: No *Own or related natural or legal person holding shares and other financial instruments in the company
Research Interest
Bengt is the founder of Isofol Medical and the head of surgical oncology at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden. He co-discovered the positive effects of Leucovorin on 5-FU that created the widely used combination treatment against colorectal cancer called 5-FU-LV. Bengt is also the founder of Carmel Pharma. Since 1996, he is a member of the scientific committee of the Swedish Cancer Society and he has been a member of its scientific committee for two terms. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, European Surgical Society, Swedish Surgical Society and the Swedish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.