Background
Nilsson, Bo Erik was born on March 13, 1933 in Kristinhamm, Sweden. Son of Ragnar E. and Ragna A. (Vallerius) Nilsson.
Nilsson, Bo Erik was born on March 13, 1933 in Kristinhamm, Sweden. Son of Ragnar E. and Ragna A. (Vallerius) Nilsson.
Doctor of Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, Lund University, 1967.
Resident, Society Relief of Crippled, Hämösand, 1958-1960;
resident, Orthopedics Department, Malmo, Sweden, 1960-1964;
fellow, Hospital Special Surgery, New York City, 1964-1966;
lecturer, Lund U., Malmo, 1966-1980;
professor, Lund U., Malmo, since 1981. Department chairman orthopedics Lund U., Malmo, since 1981. Member Swedish Medical Research Council, Stockholm, 1982-1988, Swedish Work Life Council, Stockholm, since 1992.
Counselor Science National Board Health Science Council, Stockholm, since 1981.
Member Scandinavian Orthopedic Association (president 1990-1992), Nordic Orthopedic Federation (president 1996-1998).
Married Margareta A. Gustafsson, December 7, 1956. Children: Johan, Anders, Fredrik, Brita.