Tobias Werner is professor of General and Analytical Chemistry at the Institute of Analytical Chnmistry at the Mannheim Technical University of Applied Sciences. After completing his postdoctoral qualification, he worked in clinical laboratory medicine for several years. His research has focused in particular on the development of chemical sensors for veterinary medicine and on the co-development of the VetStat electrolyte and blood gas analyzer. Since his appointment, he has been a member of the Heidelberg Biosciences International Graduate School (HBIGS). In addition, he has been actively involved in parasitology for many years, including as CEO of an Animal welfare organization and a member of Parasitus Ex e.V., with a focus on canine vector-borne diseases in the Mediterranean region.