- M.D., Ph.D., Specialist in Gastroenterological Surgery, Special Competence in Medical Education
- Currently position as Senior lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery, University of Helsinki, and Consultant and Specialist in Gastroenterological surgery, Department of Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital
- Actively involved in curriculum planning and in many areas of medical education, both in University of Helsinki, Faculty of Medicine, and also in national Medical Societies
- Research interests in tumour markers, prognostic factors in cancer, and pancreatitis
