Background
Korpelainen, Helena Sylvia was born on January 15, 1958 in Varkaus, Finland. Daughter of Aaro Emil and Lahja Sylvia Korpelainen.
Korpelainen, Helena Sylvia was born on January 15, 1958 in Varkaus, Finland. Daughter of Aaro Emil and Lahja Sylvia Korpelainen.
Master of Science, University Helsinki, 1980. Doctor of Philosophy, University Helsinki, 1985.
Lecturer University Helsinki, 1982-1986, 88-92, senior researcher, 1993-1995, 98—, Academy Finland, Helsinki, 1996-1997. Visiting scientist Banares Hindu University, Varanasi, India, 1987, University Georgia, Athens, 1987-1988. General manager, consultant BioSci-Works Oy, Helsinki, since 1997.
Freelance consultant, 1994-1997.
Member Societas Genetica Fennica, Finnish Society Biology (board directors since 1991), Botanical Society of America.
Married Herbert Kent Tankersley, December 18, 1985. Children: Lukas, Eirik, Taiga.