Eeva Jalavisto

Eeva Jalavisto (until 1934 Elmgren; 21 March 1909 – 12 June 1966) was a Finnish Professor of physiology and an influential researcher and policy maker in the areas of health and social care of the elderly as well as wider gerontology.

Early life and education Born in Kerimäki to Chief Physician Dr and Ines Meurman, Eeva Elmgren completed her secondary education at the Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu, graduating in 1927.

Career Jalavisto worked at the University of Helsinki Institute of Physiology from 1933, reaching the rank of Docent in 1941, and that of Professor in 1947. board member of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics, and member of the Nordic Gerontology Association.