The Senate of the Leibniz Association has today published a statement on the report by an international review panel which assessed the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS. The Senate endorsed the highly…

NFDI4Health is entering its second funding phase, marking a crucial step towards establishing a permanent infrastructure for health data. The consortium continues to focus on open and transparent data exchange – of course, in strict…

The mammography screening program for women aged 50 to 69, introduced 20 years ago, is making a significant contribution to reducing breast cancer mortality. Among women who participated in the screening, breast cancer deaths fell by…

The Post-COVID Challenge, initiated by Germany’s Federal Ministries of the Interior and for Economic Affairs, is accelerating the use of health data. The winning project, Datennexus, is a proposal developed by a consortium led by European…

Prof. Dr. Iris Pigeot, Director of the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS, received the DAGStat medal at the DAGStat conference in Berlin on March 27. With this award, the German Consortium in Statistics…

Germany spends billions on its healthcare system – yet the results lag behind those of many European neighbors. Why is that? A new analysis of health policy highlights systematic weaknesses and proposes reforms.

Home visiting programs provide long-term protection, as shown in a recent publication by the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS. One particular form of care proved to be particularly effective.

On January 1, 2025, Prof. Dr. Konrad H. Stopsack took over as head of the Department of Epidemiological Research at the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS. The internationally experienced epidemiologist brings…

Colonoscopies are an effective way to prevent colorectal cancer. During the examination, precancerous lesions can be detected and removed. Researchers from the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS in Bremen have…

Bremen – An older woman sits in front of her smartphone. The app that her doctor recommended is supposed to help her organize her medication. But after several attempts, she gives up in frustration: “This isn't for me.” This scene is…