Esko A. Nikkilä works in General / Preventive / Lipids affiliated with University of Helsinki.
Esko Antero Nikkilä (1926–1986) was a professor of internal medicine at the University of Helsinki from 1962 until his death. He conducted pioneering research on lipid metabolism, lipoproteins, diabetes, and cardiovascular risks, including leading the Helsinki Heart Study. He earned his medical licentiate in 1951 and doctorate in 1953 from the University of Helsinki.
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Licentiate in Medicine
University of Helsinki
1951
Doctor of Medicine (PhD)
University of Helsinki
1953
Specialist in Internal Medicine
University of Helsinki
1957
Professor of Internal Medicine
University of Helsinki · 1962 - 1986
Research Professor of Medicine
Third Department of Medicine, University of Helsinki