Background
Sorsa, Marja Inkeri was born on August 28, 1939 in Helsinki, Finland. Daughter of Lauri R. and Aili I. (Laanti) Simonsuuri.
genetic toxicologist science administrator
Sorsa, Marja Inkeri was born on August 28, 1939 in Helsinki, Finland. Daughter of Lauri R. and Aili I. (Laanti) Simonsuuri.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Helsinki.
Senior lecturer, U. Helsinki, 1971-1977;
senior researcher, Academy Finland, Helsinki, 1977-1980;
research professor, Academy Finland, Helsinki, 1982-1988;
research professor, Institute Occupational Health, Helsinki, 1988-1995;
deputy director general, Ministry Education, Helsinki, 1995-1997;
director, Ministry Education, Helsinki, since 1997. Consultant International Agency Research on Cancer, 1982-1994. Member Research Council Environmental Studies, Academy Finland, 1989-1995.
Member Science and Technology Policy Council Government, 1990-1996. Member European group Ethics of European Union Commission, since 1998.
Member Science Academy Finland, Science Society Finland, Academia Europea, International Association Environmental Mutagen Societies (secretary-general 1985-1989).
Married Veikko V. Sorsa, 1962. 1 child, Pekko.