In particular, the discovery of the TKTL1 gene and its importance for both healthy and cancer cells has taught me a lot about the functioning of human metabolism. I realized that nutrition is the key to physical and mental health and that our current diet (Western Diet) is one of the major causes of civilization diseases such as diabetes, Alzheimer’s, heart attack and cancer. With this in mind, the knowledge from my own research and the latest findings from medical research, I try to develop early detection tests as well as nutritional and pharmacological treatment options that protect people from such diseases and effectively support existing diagnostic and therapeutic methods.