My career
After completing my Master of Science in Molecular Biology, I worked for four years in the Infection Diagnostics department at the University of Basel as a biomedical analyst in the molecular diagnostics, resistance laboratory, cohort laboratory and IT/LIS* teams. I then moved to the USB as a project manager and LIS application specialist.

*LIS= Laboratory Information System

What fascinates me about laboratory medicine
We are an accredited laboratory at a university and high-quality level and are operational 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. In addition, there is the mixture of manual & highly automated, simple & complex, analogue & digitalized processes and how everything interacts - simply impressive.

My background
I trained as a medical-technical laboratory assistant and then worked for 4 years in the field of andrology/biochemistry. I then joined a Swiss research team in the pharmaceutical industry as a scientific laboratory assistant. I am currently working as a team leader in the stem cell laboratory and support my team in the field of transplantation and cellular therapy.

What fascinates me about laboratory medicine
Laboratory medicine makes an indispensable contribution to patient care. In addition to routine operations, we are constantly striving to optimize many processes and establish new analyses in order to improve the quality of diagnosis and thus therapy for patients.

I am fascinated by laboratory medicine

The BMA training that I am currently completing is already super exciting: we are being taught a broad spectrum of medical expertise. We diagnose leukemias, carry out genetic analyses, identify germs, microscope, validate findings, research new parameters and methods and check their therapeutic relevance.

What fascinates me about laboratory medicine

It is fascinating how laboratory medicine provides insights into a patient's state of health through the precise analysis of small samples.

My career
Primary school teacher, now I work as a biomedical analyst in diagnostic hematology

What fascinates me about laboratory medicine
The work in the routine laboratory of diagnostic haematology is varied and extremely interesting: validating blood counts and coagulation parameters on the automated system, microscopy of blood smears from a wide range of haematological diseases or processing haemoglobinopathies using HPLC (liquid chromatography) are just a few examples.

My background
I trained as a laboratory technician, then went to technical school and completed my training as a biomedical analyst. Even during my training I was most enthusiastic about microbiology, so it was clear to me that I definitely wanted to work in this field.

What fascinates me about laboratory medicine
I find it exciting to identify bacteria every day. A lot of it is based on experience and a lot is still done "by hand". Thanks to the latest technology (sequencing etc.), we are able to name new strains and better understand resistance mechanisms.

My career
I have been working as a BMA HF in Clinical Chemistry in Laboratory Medicine at the USB for 6 years and, in addition to my work in the routine laboratory, I am responsible for our BMA HF students as the main vocational trainer (HVBB).

What fascinates me about laboratory medicine
The diversity: each of our 11 specialist areas is unique and as HVBB I am delighted to be able to offer our students the opportunity to immerse themselves in this diversity. The ongoing technological development of analytical methods is also something that has inspired me since my training.

My career
I have been working in the immunology laboratory at the University Hospital since my training as a BMA.

What fascinates me about laboratory medicine

The diverse range of tasks and the opportunity for further development as well as the constant adaptation of analyses based on the latest scientific findings.

My career
I originally trained as a hotel specialist, but now work as a deputy team leader and customer advisor for the central sample acceptance department

What fascinates me about laboratory medicine

The new challenges every day, knowing that we can contribute to the efficient treatment of patients with a broad spectrum of analytics. And, of course, working with around 220 employees in Laboratory Medicine!

My career path
After my training as a BMA, I started my studies as a medical IT specialist in 2021. I have been working as a Junior IT Project Manager since February 2023.

What fascinates me about laboratory medicine
How many samples are analyzed every day! This mountain of samples can only be managed through good internal communication and organization.

My background
After studying human medicine, I completed an MD-PhD in microbiology and molecular biology and qualified as a specialist in internal medicine and haematology. I have now been in FAMH training since 2020.

What fascinates me about laboratory medicine
I have always been interested in understanding how things work and using laboratory analyses to uncover pathophysiological relationships. Hematology combines this aspect of clinical questions and laboratory work like no other specialty. I am particularly interested in haemostaseology, where coagulation analyses can be used to explain a tendency to bleed or thrombosis that is relevant to everyday life. However, a single test is usually not sufficient. The complex interaction of several results provides the solution. That fascinates me!

My career
After a Master's degree in human biology and a PhD in neurobiology, I switched to the clinical field. I am currently completing a four-year FAMH training course to become a laboratory specialist specializing in clinical chemistry. My job in the laboratory is to understand the functionality, significance and limitations of clinical chemistry tests.

What fascinates me about laboratory medicine
In clinical chemistry, we carry out over 15,000 tests every day. This is fascinating and only possible thanks to the perfect interaction between employees with a wide range of expertise.

My career
After training as a medical laboratory technician, I completed a degree in biology and then a doctorate in microbiology at the Biozentrum. I then trained as a specialist in medical microbiological analysis FAMH.

What fascinates me about laboratory medicine
The interplay between technology and medical knowledge and how we can contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases with our results. The constant further development of laboratory technologies is constantly opening up new possibilities for improving healthcare. In microbiology, bacteria, fungi and viruses present us with new challenges and puzzles every day, which makes this work particularly varied.

My background
I studied medicine and then deepened my knowledge of immunology in basic research as part of an MDPhD. In laboratory medicine, I specialized in the field of medical immunology and am currently responsible for this discipline.

What fascinates me about laboratory medicine
I am fascinated by the fact that I can deal with both medical and analytical issues in the field of immunology. Establishing new tests, interpreting results and communicating complex results in an understandable way in order to work together with doctors to find the best solutions are central components of my work that I particularly enjoy.