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Public event

Science, we need to talk!

On 3 June, you once again have the chance to talk to researchers from the Leibniz Association – in direct conversation, online, and in plain language. The “Book a Scientist” initiative invites curious minds to engage with scientists about their research topics. With us, you’ll learn how immune cells behave in the fight against the Lassa virus and what role microRNAs might play in severe cases of malaria.

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Publication

Snake bite envenoming underestimated in Gabon

Snake bite envenoming is more common and widespread in Gabon than previously known. Researchers from BNITM and CERMEL have collected comprehensive epidemiological data for the first time and published their findings in the Journal of Global Health. According to their findings, snake bite envenoming is an enormous burden on the population, especially in areas that are difficult to access.

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The graphic shows a blue Malaria parasite between several blood cells. From some of them, malaria sporozoites are spilling.

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World Malaria Day

125 Years of Malaria Research in Hamburg

Malaria, time and again malaria: According to the WHO, half a million people die of the infectious disease every year, 80 per cent of them children. Since its foundation in 1900, the former ‘Institute for Ship and Tropical Diseases’ has been dedicated to malaria research. Why is it so difficult to defeat the parasite? What progress and setbacks have there been in prevention and treatment?

The photo shows the MOBILISE truck from the front.

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High-security lab to go

MOBILISE truck is ready for action

Highly dangerous viruses know no boundaries – and neither does the new mobile high-security laboratory ‘MOBILISE’. It enables diagnostics at security level 4: for humans, animals and the environment. The combination of One Health, sustainable construction and maximum biosafety makes it unique internationally. The MOBILISE truck was developed by BNITM and partners from research and industry – for international One Health missions in emergencies.

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Event

125 years of global infection research - in the heart of Hamburg

On 1 October 2025, the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM) celebrates its 125th anniversary. In the course of its chequered history, the institute has made a significant contribution to the fight against diseases such as Malaria, Ebola and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). In numerous events, we look back – and forward.

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Specialist event

Science Congress

In October 2025, the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM) will celebrate its 125th anniversary. And how do researchers celebrate? With a scientific conference! After thirty years, the ‘European Congress on Tropical Medicine and International Health’ (ECTMIH) is returning to Hamburg. The organisers are expecting more than 1,000 participants at the Congress Center Hamburg (CCH). Take part and send in your session proposals!

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