Election 2026 – The nominations Iceland
Thorunn Kristin Gudmundsdottir
I am submitting my candidacy for ESOP Delegate Election as a clinical pharmacist with nearly three decades of experience in hospital pharmacy, oncology, palliative care, quality development, and clinical service innovation. Throughout my career, I have been committed to strengthening evidence-based oncology pharmacy practice, enhancing patient safety, and advancing interdisciplinary collaboration within the healthcare system.I currently work at Landspitali – The National University Hospital of Iceland – where I contribute to clinical oncology services, palliative care pathways, implementation of electronic prescribing systems (Cato and Therapy), and quality management across departments.
My work also includes teaching oncology pharmacy, developing clinical guidelines, and mentoring clinical pharmacy trainees and master’s students. I actively engage in research on clinical pharmacy and the use of natural products in cancer care.I am highly motivated to serve as an ESOP delegate because I believe that strong professional networks, shared standards, and cross-border collaboration are essential for the future of oncology pharmacy. I would bring to ESOP a combination of clinical expertise, practical experience from a small but dynamic healthcare system, and a strong commitment to advancing the role and visibility of oncology pharmacists in Europe.As a delegate, I would work to strengthen ESOP’s mission, promote high-quality clinical practice, support education and professional development, and ensure that the perspectives of pharmacists from smaller countries are heard. I am enthusiastic about contributing to ESOP’s strategic initiatives, participating actively in discussions, and helping shape the future of oncology pharmacy for the benefit of patients, professionals, and the wider community.
Gudrun Indridadottir
I hereby submit my candidacy for ESOP Delegate Election 2026. I have worked as a hospital pharmacist for more than four decades at Landspitali, National University Hospital of Iceland, there of 25 years in compounding. I have taken active part in the developing of compounding of anticancer drugs, and other medication in Iceland. I have promoted implementing of the QUAPOS standards in the Compounding Unit at Landspitali and other compounding facilities in Iceland. Throughout my career, I have worked towards increased quality and safety, both for patients and personnel when handling hazardous medication. My work also includes teaching the basics of aseptic procedure and save handling when preparing anticancer drugs, as well as developing guidelines on these matters. Currently I am involved in the design of a new Compounding Unit for Landspitali.
As devoted ESOP member I strongly believe that we in Iceland have benefited from being members of ESOP and will continue to do so. I believe that shared standards, professional networks and collaboration cross borders are our way forward in oncology pharmacy.
I have participated in MASHA working group for the past 4 years and I believe the working groups are important in ESOP´s role as platform as a promoter of high-quality practice and increased education and personal knowledge in oncology pharmacy.
As an ESOP delegate I would like to increase safety and awareness regarding handling hazardous drugs as well as to contribute to ESOP´s strategic initiatives, participate in discussions and shape the future of oncology pharmacy for the patients, professionals and the wider community.
