SYS-LIFE proudly presents: History and perspectives of cardiometabolic and brain research in Turku

SYS-LIFE postdoctoral programme organises a half-day seminar about the magnificent history and novel perspectives of cardiometabolic and brain research in Turku in January.

The seminar will be organised on 23 January 2025 at 9.00 – 12.15 in Osmo Järvi lecture hall of Medisiina B-C.


8.30 Morning coffee in the lobby

8.55 Opening words – Markus Juonala, SYS-LIFE Director

9.00 Background of Young Finns Study (YFS) and Special Turku Coronary Risk Factor Intervention Project (STRIP) – Jorma Viikari, Professor Emeritus

9.45 Clinical research projects in Heart Centre – Juhani Airaksinen, Professor Emeritus

10.30 Advanced Imaging in Cardiovascular Diseases – Juhani Knuuti, Professor, Director

11.15 Neuroscience research in Turku – yesterday, today and tomorrow – Hasse Karlsson, Professor Emeritus

12.00 Discussion

Open for all interested students and staff members.






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