Already during my school years, I developed an interest in natural sciences, especially biology. This interest became my passion during my biology studies, which became stronger with each course I took. Especially the interaction of different organisms like the interaction of the microbiome with the host caught my attention which is why I applied for this PhD position. During my studies I acquired microbiological techniques which I can now apply in the context of clinical molecular biology but also had an insight in many more fields ranging from plants to toxicology to working in the environmental research. Within this PhD position, I aim to expand my knowledge in clinical research and Host-Microbe interactions and to become part of a research team aiming for progress in human medical research.