Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative
The DZNE was founded on 3 April 2009. Its creation was conceived by
the Federal Ministry of Science and Education and Minister Prof. Dr.
Annette Schavan together with the Ministries of several German States to
meet the challenge posed by the increasing burden of neurodegenerative
disorders in the ageing society.
The DZNE pursues
an integrated research approach which combines basic and clinical
research as well as patient care research. Its strong interdisciplinary
networking takes advantage of the expertise present at multiple sites in
Bonn, Tübingen, München, Rostock/Greifswald, Göttingen, Magdeburg,
Witten and Dresden. The DZNE is embedded in Universities and University
hospitals linking the intramural, long-term research funding provided by
the German Federal and State Governments with the research programmes
funded by the DFG or other extramural sources. The combination of
intramural funding and extramural resources in a strategic cooperation
has both advantages and flexibility. It provides the necessary
infrastructure for high tech advanced research through the intramural
funding thereby supporting the development of centres of excellence
within Universities. The strong links with Medical Faculties at the DZNE
sites enable the critical mass required to be internationally
competitive.
DZNE is funded by the Ministry for
Science and Education (BMBF) for 90% and for the remaining 10% from the
individual State Governments. The annual budget of DZNE will reach
during the first 5 years € 66M/year.
Want to know more?
DZNE's Official Website