Background
Jensson, Olafur was born on June 16, 1924 in Reykjavik, Iceland. Son of Jens Palsson Hallgrimsson and Sigridur Olafsdottir.
Jensson, Olafur was born on June 16, 1924 in Reykjavik, Iceland. Son of Jens Palsson Hallgrimsson and Sigridur Olafsdottir.
Doctor of Medicine, University Iceland, 1954. Doctor of Medical Science, University Iceland, 1978.
Specialist in hematology and clinical cytology, Ministry of Health, Iceland, since 1959; director Blood Bank, National University Hospital, Iceland, since 1972; professor medicine, National University Hospital, Iceland, since 1990.
Chairman Icelandic Society Blood Donors, Reykjavik, 1981-1992. Member American Association Blood Banks, Royal Society Medicine (United Kingdom), American Society Human Genetics, International Society Amyloidosis, Icelandic Medical Society, European Society Human Genetics (board directors since 1966).
Married Erla Gudrun Isleifsdottir, May 1, 1953. Children: Arnfridur, Isleifur, Sigridur.