Tatjana Welzel: «I particularly value interdisciplinary and (inter)national collaboration in research»

Tatjana Welzel: «I particularly appreciate the interdisciplinary collaboration in research»

As a child I wanted to be...
First a pilot, then an environmental engineer.

I became...
Paediatrician, paediatric rheumatologist and clinical researcher.

What fascinates me about research...
to expand the current level of knowledge.

I gained my first research experience at / as a...
Student as part of an MRI study.

I would like to solve the following research question...
There are many, especially in the area of personalised disease management.

In research, I particularly appreciate...
interdisciplinary and (inter)national cooperation, which enables research questions to be answered.

«I particularly appreciate the fact that research enables international collaboration and new perspectives.»

Have you already carried out projects with the PFZ or are you currently planning a project with the PFZ?
I am part of the PFZ 😊 and yes, I have already been able to realise my own projects with the PFZ.

My current project is...
There are several, with the focus on optimised care for children with (auto)inflammatory diseases.

What I particularly like about my current job...
professional exchange, patient contact and the opportunity to break new ground.

«I particularly like the mix of clinical work and the opportunity to break new ground.»

I don't like my current job that much...
the bureaucracy and time pressure of very tightly scheduled meetings.

Who/what inspires me and why...
art and nature, with its many changing facets.

What advice would I give even my 18-year-old self...
Believe in yourself.

After an exhausting day, my favourite way to relax is with...
a delicious dinner.

What is important to me...
Reliability and sincerity.

On Sunday mornings I like to do...
a cosy breakfast with my husband.

What's surprising about me is that...
if I reveal it here, it's no longer surprising 😉

The best thing that has happened to me so far in 2024...
A sunny weekend in the snow in the Swiss mountains.

My current wish is...
that a peaceful life is possible and that respectful behaviour towards one another is a matter of course.

The last book I read was...
Travel guide The Hague.

I would take the following 3 things with me to a desert island...
my husband, a box full of books and coffee.