Health, nutrition and environment

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Research into people’s health and their environment

Health research is important for all of us. Everyone wants to stay healthy and, when illness strikes, we do whatever it takes to get well. The need to keep medical care affordable for all is also a central socio-political issue. Nutrition and the environment  also play a major role in human health along with healthcare. Together, these factors constitute the key objectives of current Fraunhofer research in the area of environmental and life sciences.

We conduct research into:

Further information

  • Fraunhofer Life Sciences Alliance

    The Fraunhofer Life Sciences Alliance offers support in the testing and evaluation of chemicals and advises on the introduction of new technologies, including technology assessment and risk evaluation. The Fraunhofer institutes participating in the alliance bundle the biological, biomedical, pharmacological, toxicological and food technological competencies of the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft. The alliance offers expertise in environmental and consumer protection, as well as regenerative solutions in medical therapy and environmental rehabilitation.