Medical Devices
for Neurology
Company
Gothenburg-based Go North Medical is a company that specializes in distributing medical devices. Founded in 2014 by Glen Fotland, the company initially focused on providing specialized software consultation for medtech companies seeking application development. After successfully completing software projects for several companies, the company expanded its focus to include medical device distribution and new product development. Today, Go North Medical represents multiple brands in the field of neurology diagnostics and treatment.
The company primarily operates in the Nordic market, where it has its roots and established track record. With its cultural, linguistic, and procedural expertise, Go North Medical positions itself as a leading partner for medical device representation in the Nordic region.
Beyond the Nordics, Go North Medical has an extensive network stretching to the US as well as Europe and the Middle East, which it leverages for selected projects such as congresses, research, development, and adoption.
Go North Medical has a clear vision and ambitious goals, which includes expanding its portfolio within current business areas and evaluating potential opportunities for new products and markets. The company is always excited about new technologies in the neurology space and is committed to the well-being of patients, the healthcare system, and the products in its portfolio.
Team
Anna Wiqvist
Sales
Anna Wiqvist is a Registered Nurse since 1998. With additional training in Pediatrics, Epilepsy, and Pain management, Anna has a broad range of expertise that she brings to her work. For the past 17 years, she has primarily worked as an Epilepsy and Neurology nurse, as well as in emergency care and home care. Anna has also completed basic research training and has authored articles and reports in the field of Epilepsy care, EpiTrack and Parental involvement in care.
Currently, Anna is a valuable member of the team at Go North Medical AB, where she focuses on providing training and support around VNS to ensure that healthcare professionals throughout Scandinavia are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to provide the highest level of care to their patients. In particular, Anna's work is focused on support for healthcare professionals in Sweden and Denmark.
Contact information:
anna.w@gonorthmedical.com
+46 735 68 02 48
Martina Boström, PhD
Medical Affairs Manager
Martina has a background as a molecular biologist (MSc, 2009) and earned her PhD in neuroscience at the University of Gothenburg in 2013. Her research focused on chronic complications in the developing brain following cranial irradiation, with focus on the interplay between neural stem cells and the vasculature, and effects on the blood-brain barrier. During her postdoc she was the project leader of a new epidemiological study on the childhood cancer population in Sweden, with data from several databases including access to patient journals. Her research also focused on identifying biomarkers of neuronal injury that can be used to evaluate disease progression and interventional effects during and after cranial radiotherapy.
In 2020, Martina joined Go North Medical to start and lead their Medical Affairs team. Her main role is to provide medical consultancy within the company, manage projects and ensure compliance with all codes of practice, regulations and other guidelines. Martinas colleagues describe her as a meticulous and organised person with a curious, positive and solution-oriented mindset.
Publications:
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5270-0584
Scopus Author ID: 55618100000
Contact information:
martina.b@gonorthmedical.com
+46 733 38 90 66
Johanna Stenqvist, PhD
Medical Science Liaison
Johanna is an experienced pharmacologist with a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (University of Gothenburg, 2020). Her research focused on characterizing and comparing signaling interactions at different levels of the micturition reflex arc in the healthy and inflamed (animal model of Interstitial Cystitis) rat urinary bladder. The project included the use of a novel in vivo model enabling the study of afferent/efferent nerve signaling involved in the initiation of bladder contraction. After her PhD, Johanna worked as a Course Leader and Programme Coordinator for the Pharmacy Program at the University of Gothenburg, which allowed her to continue her research with a new project that aimed to identify afferent nerves involved in bladder relaxation and to characterize associated relaxatory effects.
In 2021, Johanna joined the Medical Affairs department at Go North Medical as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL). Her main responsibility is to liaise scientific data to internal and external parties while keeping up to date with current clinical research. She provides evidence-based scientific information and summaries for any research-related inquiries raised by healthcare professionals and communicates clinical evidence by holding presentations in the field. Johanna’s colleagues describe her as a positive person with a passion for research and development.
Publications:
http://orcid.org/0009-0005-6500-08822
Scopus Author ID: 57194409323
Contact information:
johanna.s@gonorthmedical.com
+46 73 330 8172
Yingning Zheng, PhD
Medical Science Liaison
Yingning has a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry (earned in 2018) and worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Gothenburg. Her research focused on developing analytical assays for the detection of small molecules (neurotransmitters, DNAs, microRNAs) and proteins from complex samples. She has 7 years of comprehensive laboratory experience working with experiment design and execution, as well as professional writing skills.
Yingning joined Go North Medical AB as a medical science liaison in 2022. She works closely with the medical affairs and sales teams to provide clinical reports, and advice, and communicate scientific-technical updates to both the internal team and external customers. Yingning is known for her positive, effective, and motivated attitude.
Publications:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yingning-Zheng-2/research
Contact information:
yingning.z@gonorthmedical.com
Rodrigo Oliveira
Marketing Manager
Rodrigo Oliveira is a highly experienced designer and art director, with a strong background in advertising and web work. With 20 years of experience in the industry, Rodrigo has honed his skills in web content production, website planning and creation, and advanced Wordpress knowledge. He is known for his ability to balance technical requirements with creative solutions, delivering high-quality work despite limited resources. Rodrigo is a full-stack professional, having worked in all aspects of the creative process, and is committed to continuously improving and bringing new ideas to the table. He is eager to join a team where he can put his skills and experience to use and help drive the growth of the company.
Contact information:
rodrigo.s@gonorthmedical.com
Glen Fotland
Director
Glen Fotland has a BBA degree from Acadia University where he studied economics, business, marketing and finance, graduating 2006. In 2013, Glen joined Cyberonics/LivaNova holding a number of positions within the sales organisation working with patients and care givers whose lives are touched by epilepsy. Building further on his passion for patients, and deeply technology based therapies and diagnostics, Glen started Go North Medical with the aim of providing neurology patients and health care professionals with technology based tools and therapies. Recently, Glen has been involved in developing new medical devices, and looks forward to tackling the next hurdle, health services.
Contact information:
glen@gonorthmedical.com
+46 73 331 92 71