Valentina is a scientist working at the interface of biomedical engineering and additive manufacturing, with an international research background spanning Switzerland, Japan, and Austria. Over the course of her career, she has held research positions at the University of Basel, Kyoto University, AO Research Institute Davos, and AO Foundation. She will share her career path, her experience navigating different research environments, and her perspective on developing a scientific career in biomedical engineering and translational research.