The focus of our work is the study and investigation of pathogens which are medically relevant or can be used as models for researching infection mechanisms.The center is supported by the federal government of Germany and the state of Lower Saxony. The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research employs about 600 staff from more than 40 countries and has an annual operating budget of €47 million.
Member of the Helmholtz Association.
The scientists of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research study the mechanisms involved in infectious diseases and defenses against them: What makes bacteria or viruses turn into disease-causing pathogens? How can we intervene in the infection process?
