Robert Koch Institute
Research ServicesBerlin, Germany1001-5000 Employees
The Robert Koch Institute is a federal research institution under the German Federal Ministry of Health, serving as the government's central authority for disease surveillance, prevention, and applied biomedical research. Its core responsibilities include detecting and preventing infectious diseases and translating scientific findings into health policy decisions, with a focus on epidemiological and medical analysis of high-risk or high-impact conditions. It advises federal ministries, contributes to standards and norms, and acts as an early-warning system by informing professionals and, increasingly, the broader public. Based in Berlin, Germany, the institute operates as a large government-backed research organization that engages in international collaboration and knowledge sharing. Recent developments highlight partnerships and cooperative initiatives, including a 2026 collaboration to embed emergency preparedness in primary health care and ongoing involvement with international networks such as hosting the IANPHI Secretariat since 2025.