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In the «5 minutes with...» section, we introduce you to the researchers who work with the Paediatric Research Centre (PFZ) at UKBB. This time Jakob Usemann answered our questions.
If I wasn't working in research, my dream job would be...
Gardener.
I became...
Paediatric pneumologist.
What fascinates me about research...
the variety and the inspiration from new insights.
I gained my first research experience as a...
in the Neonatology Department of the Charité, Berlin Germany.
I would like to solve the following research question...
which children have an increased risk of pulmonary complications after cancer treatment and require close care.
In research, I particularly appreciate...
the intellectual freedom to develop your own ideas.
«In research, I particularly appreciate the intellectual freedom to develop my own ideas.»
Have you already carried out projects with the PFZ or are you currently planning a project with the PFZ...
Yes, with extremely pleasant cooperation in the past and currently.
My current project is...
to investigate the course of lung function after pulmotoxic cancer therapy.
What I particularly like about my current job...
that I work clinically and scientifically.
I don't like my current job that much...
I can't think of anything.
Who/what inspires me and why...
My grandfather because of his constant interest and never-ending fascination.
«My grandfather inspires me - because of his constant interest and never-ending fascination.»
What advice would I give even my 18-year-old self...
Everything will be fine.
If I could work with a famous scientist for a day, it would be... and why?
Leonardo da Vinci. His universal scholarship fascinates me deeply.
What is my favourite type of music to listen to when I want to concentrate on my research work?
None at all.
What is important to me...
Honesty.
On Sunday mornings I like to do...
an excursion into nature.
What's surprising about me is that...
I have lived in Basel for 10 years.
The best thing that has happened to me so far in 2024...
to be employed at the UKBB at 100 % from now on.
My current wish is...
I won't tell you that.
The last book I read to children...
The mortal lovers, Javier Marias.
I would take the following 3 things with me to a desert island...
a tent, a flint and a beer.
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