HQ Function

Serves as the central administrative and coordinating hub for the national DZD network. It manages research programs, finances, communication, public relations, and strategic development for the entire association.

Notable Features:

Located within the extensive and modern Helmholtz Zentrum München campus, benefiting from state-of-the-art research infrastructure, shared facilities, and a vibrant scientific environment focused on health research.

Work Culture:

The work culture is highly collaborative, research-driven, and mission-focused on advancing diabetes research. It emphasizes scientific excellence, interdisciplinary teamwork, international networking, and the translation of research findings into practical applications.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters is pivotal for orchestrating Germany's integrated diabetes research strategy. It acts as the central node connecting leading scientists, clinicians, and institutions nationwide to accelerate progress in understanding and treating diabetes.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters' operations and location reflect DZD's core values: scientific excellence, collaboration, innovation, translational research (bridging basic science and clinical application), and a profound commitment to improving the prevention and treatment of diabetes for public benefit.

Location:

While DZD's primary operational framework is as a national research network within Germany, it maintains a strong global presence through extensive international collaborations. DZD researchers and partner institutions actively participate in international research consortia, EU-funded projects, and scientific exchange programs. They publish in leading international journals and present at global conferences, contributing to the worldwide scientific discourse on diabetes. Functions supported globally include collaborative research projects, sharing of best practices and data (within ethical and legal frameworks), training of international researchers, and contributing to global health initiatives aimed at combating the diabetes pandemic.

Street Address:

Ingolstädter Landstraße 1

City:

Neuherberg

State/Province:

Bavaria

Country:

Germany