Juhani Eskola
FORMER EVI SAC MEMBER
Vaccines and Immunisation
European Vaccine Initiative
Germany
Biography
Juhani Eskola graduated as a Doctor of Medical Science from the University of Helsinki (UH) in 1983, and went on to specialise as a General Practioner (GP) and paediatrician the same year. In 1989, Juhani Eskola was appointed Docent (Associate Professor) in Infectious Diseases at UH. Early on in his career, Juhani Eskola gained hands-on medical experience as a GP and paediatrician, and between 1991 – 1999, held several top positions at the National Public Health Institute (KTL). During the latter part of this period, Juhani Eskola was also Visiting Professor at the Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine in London, augmenting his international experience between 2000 – 2003 at Aventis Pasteur, but returning to KTL in 2004. Juhani Eskola currently holds the position of Deputy Director General; Professor at the National Institute for Health and Welfare. Apart from the over 100 articles in international scientific journals, Juhani Eskola has also written seven books. Juhani Eskola’s areas of expertise can be summarised as follows: Public health, Vaccinology, Immunology, pharmaceutical industry, Preclinical toxicology studies, Clinical trials.
Research Interest
To develop effective, accessible, and affordable vaccines against diseases of poverty.
