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Robert Koch Institute (RKI)

Research institute • www.rki.de

Research Policy development

RKI is Germany’s public health institute. They investigate disease and health on all levels: from viruses in human cells to obesity in the population. RKI scientists collect data on non-communicable diseases, on infectious diseases and (new) biological dangers. On this basis, they develop policy recommendations and preventive strategies.

This research institute works on

  • Pathogen surveillance
  • Antimicrobial resistance
  • Biological weapons
  • Rapid diagnostics
  • Crisis management