Eino Kulonen (October 24, 1921 – September 17, 1984) was a Finnish physician and scientist. Kulonen was born in Kiikka in Pirkanmaa. He earned his D.Med.Sc. degree in 1951 and held the position of

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at the

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from 1953 to 1954. From 1955 to 1984, he was professor of medicinal chemistry at the

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. His research involved the chemistry and structure of

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, as well as the effects of alcohol on the nerve system. In 1969, he became the first recipient of the

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* 1921 births 1984 deaths People from Kiikka Academic staff of the University of Turku Finnish medical researchers {{Finland-scientist-stub