Leena Kivipelto
Consultant neurosurgeon, Chief Physician, Associate Professor
- Education
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MD: 1987, University of Helsinki, Finland; PhD: 1991, University of Helsinki, Finland. Doctoral thesis: “Neuropeptide FF, a morphine-modulating peptide in the central nervous system of rats”; Board certified neurosurgeon: 1996, University of Helsinki, Finland.
Areas of publications: Neuropeptides of central nervous system, neuro-oncology
- Specialities
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Clinical interests: Vascular neurosurgery, bypass surgery, pituitary surgery, spine surgery
- Languages
- Finnish, Swedish, English
- Positions of responsibility
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Memberships: Finnish Neurosurgical Society