Introducing our New Team Member at Yokogawa Life Science Europe
LI Blog: Yvonne, welcome to the Yokogawa Life Science Europe Team! Could you please introduce yourself briefly—your background, current role, and what brought you to Yokogawa?
Dr. Yvonne Dürnberger: Thank you. I’m very excited to join the Yokogawa Life Science Europe Team as Business Development Manager. I have a background in biology and biomedicine, and I was fortunate to work with the Cell Voyager 6000 during my PhD studies at the DZNE in Bonn. Before I joined Yokogawa, I worked for five years as a team leader in the product management and marketing department of a biotech company, where I was responsible for launching and managing the life cycle of a high-content imaging platform. At some point, I realized it was time to follow a different dream for a while. So, my partner and I quit our jobs and traveled the world for one and a half years. During that time, we were fortunate enough to experience new countries, new cultures, marvel at new wonders, and go on countless adventures. Now, I feel the circle is closing in on itself, bringing me back to where I originally started – Yokogawa’s high-content imaging world.
Supporting Co-Innovation and Strategic Partnerships
LI Blog: In your role as a Business Development Manager, what are your core responsibilities, and how do they contribute to Yokogawa’s mission?
Dr. Yvonne Dürnberger: In my role as Business Development Manager within the Life Science Europe Team, my responsibilities are quite diverse. I work closely with our high-content imaging distribution partners and help further develop both existing and new strategic partnerships in support of Yokogawa’s mission of co-innovating tomorrow. In addition, I also support the team in various areas such as application, promotion, and marketing.
How Confocal Imaging Becomes More Accessible
LI Blog: What makes the CQ3000 stand out, and why do you believe it offers real value to our customers?
Dr. Yvonne Dürnberger: I still remember my first impression when I was introduced to the CQ3000: this device is going to be a game changer. I believe this system is the sweet spot between highly advanced high-content imaging flagships and affordable, compact confocal imagers. It comes in a bench-top design, is equipped with extremely fast high-resolution confocal and live-cell imaging capabilities, is easy to use, and is offered at a fair price. I am excited to see this instrument conquer the market.
LI Blog: What aspect of your work do you enjoy the most, and what keeps you motivated every day?
Dr. Yvonne Dürnberger: I love to work in exciting fields that are constantly met by new challenges, learn to evolve, and are fueled by innovation. And if you share your workdays with a group of very capable, highly supportive, and extremely kind individuals, this is where I find my motivation.
The Beauty and Science of Cell Imaging
LI Blog: What sparked your interest in imaging, and how has that passion evolved?
Dr. Yvonne Dürnberger: Microscopy and different variants of high-content imaging have accompanied me throughout my professional life, from my early studies to my new role here now at Yokogawa. From the very start, I have always been drawn to beautiful cell or tissue images and, early on, realized that these images themselves are not the end but only the beginning of finding the answers to your scientific questions. Having faced the challenges of imaging and data analysis myself as a young scientist and now seeing how these technologies have evolved in such a short amount of time is incredible. I am very much looking forward to witnessing how this progress continues in the future.
Work Life at Yokogawa
LI Blog: What have you enjoyed most so far about working at Yokogawa?
Dr. Yvonne Dürnberger: From the very first day, everyone at Yokogawa, and specifically the Life Science Team members, has been incredibly welcoming and supportive. This feeling of being welcome in addition to continuously learning more and more about these great technologies, is something I have enjoyed very much.
LI Blog: Is there something you’d like to share with our blog readers?
Dr. Yvonne Dürnberger: If you ever want to know the best spots for seeing a whale jumping out of the water, a turtle laying eggs in the middle of the night, or witnessing a volcano spitting lava while standing on the summit of a second volcano, I am your contact 😉
