Sonja leads the EASYGEN Consortium as principal investigator. She is the Vice President and Head of the Research Office at Fresenius, bringing over 25 years of leadership experience in academia, biotech, medtech, and the pharmaceutical industry. She has held diverse senior roles across Fresenius Medical Care, from biomedical research to scientific affairs and global medical strategy. Her expertise spans medical device R&D, bioinformatics, and translational science, with a focus on cell and gene therapy innovation. She is known for her strategic mindset, cross-functional leadership, and commitment to impactful medical progress. With a doctorate in molecular genetics and an MBA in Biotech, Pharma & MedTech Management, she merges scientific rigor with business-driven healthcare innovation.