Background
Pelltonen, Leena was born on June 16, 1952 in Helsinki, Finland. Daughter of Simo J. and Maire (Karttunen) Pelltonen.
Pelltonen, Leena was born on June 16, 1952 in Helsinki, Finland. Daughter of Simo J. and Maire (Karttunen) Pelltonen.
Doctor of Medicine, University Oulu, Finland, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy, University Oulu, Finland, 1978. Docent, University Oulu, Finland, 1982.
Docent, University Helsinki, Finland, 1989.
Research fellow, Rutgers Medical School, New Jersey, 1978-1981; assistant professor, U. Oulu, 1981-1986; senior scientist, Academy Finland, 1986-1991; head of laboratory, National Public Health Institute, Finland, 1987-1991; director molecular biology program, National Public Health Institute, Finland, 1991-1996; professor, U. Helsinki, since 1996. Chair Medical Research Council, Finland, 1995-1997, European Medical Research Council, since 1996. Member International Council HUGO, since 1993, Council Research and Technology, Finland, since 1996.
Member European Society Human Genetics, American Society Human Genetics.
Married Aarno Palotie, June 6, 1981. Children: Laura, Kristian.