Nikolaus Blum

Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren eV operates as a scientific research organization. It performs cutting-edge research which contributes substantially to solving the grand challenges of science, society, and industry. The firm focuses on six research fields: Energy, Earth and Environment, Health, Key Technologies, Structure of Matter plus Aeronautics, Space, and Transport. It develops research programs for each of these fields. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center located in Munich, Germany. The center's mission is to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. Helmholtz Zentrum München investigates the interaction of genetics, environmental factors, and lifestyle to achieve this goal. The center is a member of the Helmholtz Association, the largest scientific organization with more than 40,000 employees at 19 research centers. Helmholtz Zentrum München has approximately 2,500 staff members and is headquartered in Neuherberg in the north of Munich.