Join the Young Researchers' Symposium on Life Science to expand your network, showcase your work and gain feedback from peers!
On 23 - 24th of April it is time for the second symposium of the Young Researchers' Symposium on Life Sciences.
It is organised by Swati Aggarwal, postdoc at MAX IV, Marija Dubackic, postdoc at the Department of Chemistry, Lund University, Maria Perentoni, researcher at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Lund University, and Daniel Sarabi, postdoc at LINXS.
In this interview, they highlight why this event is not be missed!
What can people expect from the event?
Participants can anticipate a stimulating event featuring multidisciplinary presentations and discussions, led by young researchers from various disciplines within life sciences. The symposium will offer insights into cutting-edge research using synchrotron facilities, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and provide a platform for networking with peers and established professionals in the field.
Why should you come?
Attending the YRI Life Sciences Symposium presents a unique opportunity for young researchers to showcase their work, gain valuable feedback from peers, and moreover, expand their professional network. This event will offer a supportive environment for gaining further knowledge about X-rays and neutrons -based characterization techniques, and start new collaborations.
There is a lot of industry participation – what do you hope to get out of that?
We aspire that by engaging with industry professionals, young researchers will gain insights into a possible transition from academia to industry, learn about potential career pathways, and establish connections that may lead to future collaborations or employment opportunities.
What aspects of the programme are you most excited about?
We are excited about the diverse range of research topics and methodologies that will be showcased during the symposium. Additionally, we look forward to the networking sessions, where young researchers can connect with others, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations.
This is the second YRI Life Science event – how are you building on the previous one?
The previous event was a huge success and we built the second symposium keeping in mind the feedback from participants. This symposium is very diverse and we expect more interdisciplinary collaborations. We have invited speakers from various European infrastructures and they will also talk about getting access to the facilities and collaborations with staff scientists.
What are ideal outcomes to you as organisers?
The ideal outcomes of the YRI Life Sciences Symposium include fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, inspiring new research, and empowering young researchers to make meaningful contributions to the field of life sciences. By providing a platform for knowledge exchange and networking, we aim to cultivate a vibrant community of researchers who are equipped with resources and connections needed to work with X-rays and neutrons. Ultimately, we also hope that the symposium serves as a catalyst for exploring future career pathways.
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