Graduated from Haapsalu 1st secondary school and the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Tartu. From 1997 has the higher category endocrinologist’s qualification.

She defended her doctoral thesis “Immune and genetic factors of childhood onset IDDM in Estonia” at the University of Tartu in 1999.

Has worked as the deputy head of the Hospital of Endocrinology and as manager of the out-patient department, as assistant and the supervisor of endocrinology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Tartu. From 1995 to 1998 was the secretary and from 1999 to 2002 member of the board of the Estonian Endocrine Society.

Has a great experience in organizing various courses and conferences. She is a founding member of the Estonian Osteoporosis Association.

Has received research grants from the Estonian Science Fund (“Immunological and genetic markers of insulin-dependent diabetes”, “Diabetes, Osteoporosis and Menopause”).

Is the author of 10 scientific papers published in international journals. The topics of scientific work are endocrine diseases in children, their epidemiology, immunology and genetics.

Has given presentations in international conferences and been an active lecturer in Estonia. Composed educational materials for doctors and patients – “Growth disorders” (1998), “Nutrition for diabetics” (1999), “Osteoporosis” (2001), “Insulin treatment for family doctors” (2003). Has had professional training in Germany, Poland and Finland.