As a molecular virologist, it’s humbling and inspiring to exchange ideas with experts in medicinal chemistry and drug development at the interface of chemistry and virology.

#DPhG2025

Today I had the chance to speak at the Annual Meeting of the German Pharmaceutical Society in Freiburg about targeted protein degradation as a novel paradigm in antiviral therapy.

#DPhG2025

While this marks the end of an important chapter in my life, I see it as the beginning of a new journey—one that I hope will lead me to exciting destinations, surrounded by inspiring mentors, colleagues, and friends in academia.
#PhDone #OneDegreeHotter

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. I am especially grateful to Prof. Becker, whose guidance made all of this possible in the first place, and to Dr. Anke Werner, who has been not only an incredible mentor but also a dear friend.

Yesterday was a truly special day – I successfully defended my doctoral thesis at the Institute of Virology in Marburg! After years of education, hard work, research, and perseverance—combined with passion, joy, and, at times, tears and challenges—I am beyond grateful to have reached this milestone.