Organisational unit , 07/05/2025

The unit is concerned with a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal, zoonotic, and tropical pathogens. Our remit includes the surveillance of infectious diseases and studies on etiology, causes and spread of super-regional outbreaks of disease. In addition, we conduct scientific studies in infectious …

Organisational unit , 25/04/2025

ZBS 3: Biological Toxins Consultant laboratory for neurotoxin-producing clostridia (botulism, tetanus)

Organisational unit , 16/04/2025

ZBS 7 is a crisis management unit for major biological incidents. The unit advises and supports health authorities as well as police and fire services in the event of diseases caused by highly pathogenic agents or in case of bioterrorist threats. This way, ZBS 7 contributes to the protection of …

Press release , 14/03/2025

The presentation of a Heat Action Plan, a lecture on the impact of climate change on communicable diseases, the launch of a heat portal, a traveling exhibition on the health-related connections between climate and nutrition, the use of a heat warning app – these are just some examples of how local …

Organisational unit , 04/02/2025

The tasks of this unit are, among other things, the development and optimisation of microbiological, molecular biological and immunological detection systems for the identification, characterisation and differentiation of highly pathogenic microorganisms.

Organisational unit , 29/01/2025

Operating a biosafety level 4 (BSL-4) laboratory within the Robert Koch Institute. Establishment of diagnostic methods and diagnostic of pathogens in biosafety. Development of strategies for the prevention, decontamination and control of highly pathogenic viruses. Participation in / Organisation of …