Julia is the Head of the "Human & Technology" Department at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), a position she assumed in April 2025. She has extensive experience in innovation management within the healthcare sector, having previously led the Digital Health group at the Fraunhofer Center for International Management and Knowledge Economy (IMW). Her research and projects focus on healthcare innovation, including digital health technologies and healthcare management solutions, where she has contributed to both academic and practical advancements. Additionally, she has managed andcoached healthcare startups, including those in the fields of bioeconomy and cardiovascular health.