# Leena Kivipelto ## Consultant neurosurgeon, Chief Physician, Associate Professor Neurocenter, Division of Neurosurgery - [ Email ](#) Education MD: 1987, University of Helsinki, Finland; PhD: 1991, University of Helsinki, Finland. Doctoral thesis: “Neuropeptide FF, a morphine-modulating peptide in the central nervous system of rats”; Board certified neurosurgeon: 1996, University of Helsinki, Finland. Associate Professor in Neurosurgery 2013, University of Helsinki Areas of publications: Neuropeptides of central nervous system, neuro-oncology Specialities Clinical interests: Vascular neurosurgery, bypass surgery, pituitary surgery, spine surgery Languages Finnish, Swedish, English Positions of responsibility Memberships: Finnish Neurosurgical Society Updated: 26.08.2025 Print this page