The first year of my PhD study was phenomenal and jam-packed with training and academic and industrial collaborations. I acquired the skills and knowledge necessary for conducting research in accordance with research ethics and integrity. I worked with the industrial partners of the MonoGutHealth project such as the Vencomatic Group and Vanden Avenna, to gain first-hand practical knowledge about various hatching systems and to use their feed in my research trials, respectively.
One of the most interesting elements of the MonoGutHealth project is the opportunity to step away from your lab bench, cross paths frequently with PhD students and researchers from the consortium, and get to know new people from the host institutions. This approach of extending my network, exchanging ideas, and comparing my research experiences with others is really fascinating to me.