"The 360º vision provided by MIDI allowed me to focus my training Biochemistry on the pharmaceutical sector".

While studying the fourth year of Degree at Biochemistry at the University, Estíbalitz place discovered where she wanted to direct her future: "Thanks to subject at Pharmacology and Toxicology it was clear to me that I wanted to focus my professional career at development on the pharmaceutical industry". However, the question arose as to how to make this a reality, for which she relied on the Master's Degree in research, development and Innovation of Medicines offered by the School of Pharmacy and Nutrition. "My lack of knowledge about the field and how my academic profile fit into it, made MIDI my next step. The 360º vision it provides of the sector and the testimony of great professionals made it possible for me to orient my choices towards a more concrete path," he explains.

The Master's Degree gave him the opportunity to apply his academic knowledge by developing his work Fin de Master's Degree (TFM) in the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS), in the Office of support for innovation and knowledge on medicines. goal "During this time I actively collaborated in the activities of area, from where we advise independent researchers, academics, SMEs... with the aim of promoting and boosting innovation in our country". In addition, her participation at European level in identifying innovative therapies that lack regulation gave rise to her TFM topic : to study and participate in the development of the regulation of Faecal Microbiota Transfer.

A few weeks before the end of his stay at the Agency, TRAGSA, the business temporary recruitment agency used by Spanish public institutions, published a vacancy on the department where Estibalitz was doing his final year project Master's Degree . "I applied, passed the selection process and became part of the external staff of the AEMPS. Without a doubt, it is thanks to the opportunity provided by MIDI that I am where I am".