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SYS-LIFE RESEARCHER LI-FANG YEO WINS 2025 YOUNG RESEARCHERS’ COMPETITION

SYS-LIFE researcher Li-Fang Yeo has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Young Researchers’ Competition, organized by the Finnish Hypertension Society (SVPY). Her research titled ”Microbiome and Incident Hypertension” impressed the judges with its originality, quality, and applicability.

The competition, held during SVPY’s spring meeting, aims to highlight the work of young scientists and encourage them to present their findings publicly. Participants must be under 40 years old and have a significant role in their research. The competition covers topics related to blood pressure, its regulation, and complications associated with hypertension.

Li-Fang Yeo’s victory was determined through a rigorous selection process, including a 10-minute oral presentation followed by a discussion. The panel of SVPY board members evaluated the presentations based on originality, significance, and quality.

The top four researchers received monetary awards, with Li-Fang Yeo taking the top prize. Her research contributes valuable insights into the relationship between the microbiome and hypertension, paving the way for future studies in this field.

Congratulations to Li-Fang Yeo and all the participants for their outstanding contributions to hypertension research.

SYS-LIFE TRAINING IN SPRING 2025

SYS-LIFE will provide a series of training sessions in spring 2025, focusing on transferable skills, particularly in business skills.

The schedule includes:

March
Profile Management: Presenting yourself, communication and networking
April
Career Management: How to become a Leader – Building Skills for Senior Jobs in Industry and Academia
May
Private Sector Actions: IPR, Startup Opportunities, Licensing, Business Co-Innovation

These sessions are planned by the fellows to provide essential skills to enhance professional growth and expand career opportunities.

SYS-LIFE INDUCTION DAY

This week, our new postdoctoral researchers gathered at the university for an induction day which included introductions, career planning advice and a campus tour. The day began with an introduction to SYS-LIFE programme as well as to the researchers and their projects.

Afterwards the postdocs attended a lecture session about career planning. This provided insights into academic career pathways, with practical advice on EU research competence framework tools, making a personal career development plan and balancing long-term goals with current projects. After lunch, the International House Turku introduced themselves, offering practical tips for navigating life in Turku.

As part of the orientation, the Units — including Department of Chemistry, IT and Health Tech, University Hospital, PET Center, POPC and Turku Bioscience — presented themselves, highlighting their key research areas and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. The day concluded with a tour of the campus, visiting key sites and buildings such as the Aurum, PET Center, Medisiina, Dentalia, Teutori and Biocity.