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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 the UKBB. This time Michael Coslovsky answered our questions.
If I wasn't working in research, my dream job would be...
Ranger in the nature reserve.
I became...
Biostatistician.
What fascinates me about research...
the methodological challenges that need to be overcome in order to design a study that provides a clear answer to an important question.
«I am fascinated by the methodological challenges of designing a good study.»
I gained my first research experience at...
investigating the question of why some spiders decorate their webs with the remains of prey and other decorative materials.
I would like to solve the following research question...
What are thoughts and memories made of?
In research, I particularly appreciate...
the variety of challenges and the freedom to develop ideas.
Have you already carried out projects with the PFZ or are you currently planning a project with the PFZ?
I am the study statistician for the KIDS-STEP study and through my work at the DKF I am indirectly involved in advising and supporting various other projects.
My current project is...
KIDS STEP.
What I particularly like about my current job...
working with my team.
«I particularly appreciate working with my team.»
I don't like my current job that much...
the administrative tasks.
Who/what inspires me and why?
My daughter. Her imagination and creativity remind me that I too can be imaginative and creative and try out new things that I sometimes forget in everyday life.
«I can be imaginative and creative - I sometimes forget that in everyday life.»
What advice would I give my 18-year-old self?
Learn as much as possible from different areas - you never know where you'll end up!
If I could work with a famous scientist for one day, it would be...
Richard Feynman - an interesting, clever, witty personality who can explain things in an interesting way.
What is my favourite type of music to listen to when I want to concentrate on my research work?
Something rhythmic when I'm writing code, something jazzy when I need new ideas.
What is important to me...
my family and to do something good for everyone, no matter how small.
On Sunday mornings I like to do...
a bit of sport and brunch with the family.
What's surprising about me is that...
I am half Brazilian, half Dutch, but 100 % Israeli.
The best thing that has happened to me so far in 2024...
I won a complex strategic board game against my friends.
My current wish is...
to know that the wars in Israel and Ukraine will soon come to an end.
The last book I read was...
The book of San Michele by Axel Munthe.
I would take the following 3 things with me to a desert island...
a Swiss army knife, a good book and a towel.
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