Background
Brummer-Korvenkontio, Markus Aron Kristian was born on March 11, 1931 in Helsinki, Finland. Son of Arttu and Eva (Martio) B.-K.
Brummer-Korvenkontio, Markus Aron Kristian was born on March 11, 1931 in Helsinki, Finland. Son of Arttu and Eva (Martio) B.-K.
Master of Science in Zoology, Helsinki University, 1956. Doctor of Medicine, Helsinki University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, Helsinki University, 1975.
Field investigator department virology University Helsinki, 1959-1961, research assistant Academy Finland, 1962-1974, senior lecturer department virology, 1976-1996, laboratory supervisor, 1976—1983, 1985—1987, 1989, acting associate professor, 1988, 90-93, acting professor and head of Institute, 1984. Lecturer Zoological Institute, Helsinki University and Veterinary High School, 1975—1995, Veterinary High School. Member International Committee on Arctic Arboviruses, 1975—1980.
Member international advisory board Haemorragic Fevers with Renal Syndrome, 1992—1998.
Married Raija Koskimies, 1956 (divorced 1961). Children: Maaria Kristiina, Henrikki Kristian. Married Maija Suomalainen, 1962 (divorced 1967).
1 child, Marko Yrjänä. Married Lea Christel Ikonen, December 14, 1974. Children: Helena Charlotta, Margareta (Nanna) Magdalena.