DZG – German Centers for Health Research

Research for Health

The German Centers for Health Research (DZG) are looking for new therapies for diabetes, infections, lung diseases, cancer, mental disorders, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases - to help patients get better.

News

Beta Cells: New Insights into the Structure, Interactions and Neuronal Networking of Primary Cilia

Dysfunction of the tiny cell processes (primary cilia) of pancreatic beta cells could be a cause of type 2 diabetes. An international research team led by DZD researchers has used various new imaging techniques to visualize the primary cilia in their natural environment. The results have now been published in Nature Communications.

Events

Translational medicine and scientific networking: DZG Science & Career Day 2024 in Potsdam

On 7 and 8 November 2024, the second Science & Career Day of the German Centres for Health Research (DZG) took place at the German Institute of Human Nutrition (DIfE) in Potsdam. The event provided an inspiring forum for early career scientists to engage in interdisciplinary exchange and networking.

Interactive Map of the DZG

8 Centers, 44 Cities, 14 Federal states, 113 Partner Institutions – the research network of the German Centers for Health Research (DZG) reaches across the whole of Germany.