Elina Sillanpää is an Associate Professor of Health Promotion at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, and leads the GenActive research group. Her work focuses on understanding how genetic and lifestyle factors, including nutrition and physical activity, influence health, functional capacity, and biological aging. With expertise in gerontology and health promotion, she investigates strategies to prevent common diseases and enhance well-being across the lifespan. As a prominent figure in her field, Sillanpää is committed to advancing research that bridges genetics and lifestyle to improve population health.