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In a recent interview, Dr. Evelien Adriaenssens (Quadram Institute) discusses her career journey to becoming a Group Leader, focusing on the role of phages in the gut microbiome to promote health and combat disease. She reflects on the diverse responsibilities of managing a research group, including mentoring, formulating new research ideas, and fostering collaborations. She also shares insights on her ongoing phage therapy research, specifically targeting Pseudomonas aeruginosa in patients with chronic lung infections.