Year of action

HZI60 - Innovative infection research

To mark the 60th anniversary of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, all HZI sites are celebrating a year of action under the motto "HZI60 - Innovative Infection Research". In numerous events for the scientific community and the general public, we present our research successes and enter into dialog with citizens.

60 year logo
Events in the campaign year

We are celebrating our anniversary

Public
18
June
2025
6.30 pm | Braunschweig
Dialogue Format
Salon der Wissenschaft 2025
Host: HZI Campus
Scientific
10
July
2025
10.00 am | Braunschweig
Inhoffen Medal
30th Hans Herloff Inhoffen Lecture and presentation of the doctoral prizes
Host: HZI Campus
Public
12
September
2025
10.30 am | Greifswald
Ceremony
Groundbreaking for the Helmholtz Institute for One Health
Host: HIOH
Public
11
November
2025
12.00 pm | Braunschweig
Science Day
Science Day „HZI60"
Host: HZI Campus
Scientific
27
November
2025
3.00 pm | Braunschweig
Science Lounge
Anniversary celebration "HZI60"
Host: HZI Campus
Public
01
December
2025
9.00 am | Braunschweig
Science Showcase
HZI in the Science Showcase - Science in the city center
Host: HZI Campus

Further information about the HZI

From molecular biology to biotechnology to infection research: Discover how our research focus has developed over the past 60 years, which sites have been added over time and how our researchers are shaping the future in the fight against infectious diseases today.

In the newsroom you will find current contributions and articles from all HZI sites and on our campaign year.

Historical view of the Gesellschaft für Molekularbiologische Forschung mbH (GMBF), a predecessor of the HZI
From IMB to HZI - Our history
Arme und Hände die auf einer Tastatur liegen
Newsroom