Dr. Lykke Sylow

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lykke Sylow is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen, specifically within the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Her research primarily focuses on molecular physiology, emphasizing the interconnected fields of molecular metabolism, cancer, and aging. She leads a research group dedicated to exploring the mechanisms and physiological implications of these areas. Sylow has made significant contributions to understanding how metabolism influences disease progression and aging. With a solid educational background including a PhD in Molecular Physiology from the University of Copenhagen, she has also worked internationally, enhancing her expertise through postdoctoral experiences in renowned institutions such as the Baker Heart Diabetes Institute in Australia and the Harvard Dana Farber Cancer Institute in the USA. Over the years, she has received multiple accolades for her scientific contributions, including awards recognizing her talent as a young medical researcher.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-07-01 — Present

Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Leading research group focusing on Molecular Metabolism, Cancer, and Aging.

Non-tenured Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Department of Nutrition, Exercise, Sports, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Department of Nutrition, Exercise, Sports, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Postdoc

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Department of Nutrition, Exercise, Sports, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Postdoc

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Baker Heart Diabetes Institute • Melbourne, Australia

Awards

#1

Anders Jahre Award young medical researchers

2022-01-01
#1

Erhoff Talent Prize

2021-01-01
#1

Bagger-Sørensen Fondens Ung Forskerpris

2021-01-01
#1

Danish Diabetes Academy Young Investigator Award

2020-01-01
#1

Sapere Aude Research Talent grant

2014-01-01
#1

UCPH Gold medal Prize essay

2011-01-01

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.