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.

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4. DZG Munich Day 2026: Health Research in Munich Working Together for the Medicine of Tomorrow

Scientific highlights, transdisciplinary research, and new collaborations will be the focus of DZG Munich Day on July 29, 2026. For […]

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

Child and Adolescent Health

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

Cardiovascular Diseases

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

Mental disorders

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

Cancer

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

Lung Diseases

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

Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neurodegeneration impairs cognition and motor function.

Diabetes

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

Infectious Diseases

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

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