Renate Huber: «I wanted to get to the bottom of things from an early age»

As a child I wanted to be a sports teacher...
like my sisters.

I became...
Office clerk / travel agent and thanks to a part-time sports training I now teach sports in a club.

What fascinates me about research...
the many interesting topics and issues, and the involvement in complex tasks.

I gained my first research experience at...
probably very early on as a child, when I wanted to get to the bottom of things. But really practically in my work as a study assistant.

I would like to solve the following research question...
many.

In research, I particularly appreciate...
the cooperation with various stakeholders, the versatility, the goal of being able to generate added value for people's health.

«I particularly appreciate the collaboration with various stakeholders and the goal of creating added value for health.»

Have you already carried out projects with the PFZ or are you currently planning a project with the PFZ?
As a regulatory employee, I don't carry out any projects on my own responsibility, but I have already initiated quite a few, i.e. obtained approval from the ethics committee and, if necessary, the authorities.

My current project is...
many different ones.

What I particularly like about my current job...
close contact with the people conducting the study (doctors, study team, ethics committee).

I don't like my current job that much...
that the bureaucratic burden is becoming ever greater and, above all, it doesn't make things any better.

«The work of doctors and carers inspires me with their perseverance and relaxed manner.»

Who/what inspires me and why...
the work of doctors and carers, their performance, their stamina and that they appear positive and relaxed.

What advice would I give even my 18-year-old self...
You can do more than you think - take the plunge.

My favourite way to relax after a busy day is to...
in the garden or during a visit to the sauna.

What is important to me...
good teamwork.

On Sunday mornings I like to do...
a hike or have a very long breakfast.

What is surprising about me is...
that I like to try out new things.

The best thing that happened to me in 2022...
that I got through my corona illnesses well.

My current wish is...
that we master the challenges of these times.

The last book I read was...
«Among People» by Juli Zeh.

I would take the following 3 things with me to a desert island...
Music, a book and a comfortable chair.