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

DZG at BIO-Europe 2026: From Discovery to Application

How do scientific discoveries lead to new therapies, diagnostics, and health innovations? The German Centers for Health Research (DZG) will explore this question at BIO-Europe in Cologne from November 9–11, 2026.

Interactive Map of the DZG

8 Centers, 44 Cities, 14 Federal states, more than 100 Partner Institutions – the research network of the German Centers for Health Research (DZG) reaches across the whole of Germany.

The eight research areas

The eight research areas

Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases are among the great medical challenges of our time.

Cancer

There are approximately 1.4 million cancer patients in Germany – and the number is rising.

Cardiovascular Diseases

Cardiovascular diseases continue to increase and are still the number one cause of death in Germany.

Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neurodegeneration impairs cognition and motor function.

Lung Diseases

Every 4 minutes, a person dies in Germany as a result of lung and respiratory disease.

Child and Adolescent Health

During childhood and adolescence, the decisive course is set for health throughout life.

Diabetes

It is estimated that up to 12 million people in Germany could suffer from diabetes by 2040.

Mental disorders

Almost one in three people experience a mental illness in the course of a year.

The magazine of the DZG

Research for Health – twice a year, the DZG report on research projects and successes in their research magazine SYNERGIE.

www.dzg-magazin.de