Robert Koch Institute (RKI) (1900) RKI Museum (2017)

Research for Human Health – The Robert Koch Institute is one of the oldest biomedical institutes in the world. World-renowned Nobel Prize winner Robert Koch worked there from 1900 to 1904. In 1876 he discovered that microorganisms can cause infectious diseases. In 1882 he announced the discovery of the pathogen that causes tuberculosis. Along with Louis Pasteur of France, Koch is considered one of the pioneers of the new science of bacteriology. Upon his death in 1910 he was interred in a mausoleum in his institute. Today, scientists at RKI continue to research diseases, assess risks, and make health protection recommendations. The RKI Museum not only highlights Robert Koch’s contribution to research. It also serves as a public health visitor center, providing insight into current issues of medical and preventive research. The mausoleum can be viewed by the public.