I’ve joined the network in its very early days, before it even had a name and when it was just, “let’s meet and discuss, who’s in?”. Now, I’m a member of the organizing committee, which sets up the bi-yearly meetings. Being a network member allowed me to gain great insights into what’s happening in other institutions or countries and how they tackle some challenges we also have to deal with. The network is an excellent platform for connections, knowledge exchange and skills development, and I'm really grateful for this.

For several years, I've actively participated in ELIXIR projects and communities, focusing on Research Data Management (RDM). This experience fueled my excitement to co-lead the work package on international alignment. With a background in life science and bioinformatics, I see this as a great opportunity to work with people from other fields and contribute to the creation of the new Swiss Research Data Support Network.

What I particularly appreciate about the SRDSN is the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with like-minded people. Through open dialogue, I can learn from other people's experiences while sharing my own. The exchange of best practices and teamwork promote mutual progress.