Background
Einhorn, Jerzy was born on July 26, 1925 in Czestochowa, Poland. Arrived in Sweden, 1946. Son of Pinkus Mendel and Sara (Blibaum) Einhorn.
Einhorn, Jerzy was born on July 26, 1925 in Czestochowa, Poland. Arrived in Sweden, 1946. Son of Pinkus Mendel and Sara (Blibaum) Einhorn.
Uppsala University, Bachelor of Medicine, 1949. Karolinska Institute, Doctor of Medicine, 1954, Doctor of Philosophy, 1958. Spoken languages: Swedish, English, Polish, Yiddish, German.
Associate professor Radiumhemmet Department Oncology, Stockholm, 1959-1967. Professor rediotherapy Karolinska Institute, 1967. Head department oncology Karolinska Hospital, 1967-1975.
Medical director Oncological Center, 1975-1994. Chief editor Acta Oncologica, from 1994. Member Nobel Assembly (Medicine and Physiology), 1967-1991, vice chairman, 1986-1987.
Member Nobel Committee, Stockholm, 1984-1987. Accountant Nobel Foundation, Stockholm, 1988.
Jewish.
Member Swedish Parliament, 1991-1994, chairman standing commission on priorities in health care, since 1992. Second lieutenant Swedish Army, 1959-1964. Member Scientific Council National Swedish Board Health and Welfare, Board International Monitor.
Married Nina Rajmic, October 1, 1949. Children: Lena Fanny, Stefan Arthur.