The National Cohort (NAKO)
Basic data for this project
Type of project: Participation in BMBF-joint project
Duration at the University of Münster: 01/05/2013 - 30/04/2018
Description
A network of German research institutes from the Helmholtz Association, the Leibniz Association, various universities and research departments has taken the initiative for the creation of a large-scale, nationwide, long-term population study with the aim of explaining the causes of widespread diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, dementia, and infectious diseases, identifying risk factors, highlighting effective forms of prevention, and identifying options for the early detection of diseases.
Keywords: long-term population study
Funding identifier: 01ER1301/17
Funder / funding scheme:
- Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
Project management at the University of Münster
| Berger, Klaus | Institute of Epidemiology and Social Medicine |
Applicants from the University of Münster
| Berger, Klaus | Institute of Epidemiology and Social Medicine |