Congratulations, Erina on this prestigious award! At the Multidisciplinary Center for Infectious Diseases (MCID Bern) we are very happy to have had you on board in recent months and are excited to see where your next steps take you.
I am honored to have received the Faculty Prize for my PhD thesis from the Faculty of Science at the University of Bern. What a great addition to this chapter of my career! Over the past years, I have not only pursued my passion for life sciences and public health but also demonstrated my ability to navigate steep learning curves with a unique blend of efficient project management, clear communication, and strong teamwork. I would like to thank my former supervisor, Prof. Dr. Carmen Faso, and my colleagues, whose support made this prize possible.