2. Where is it located (include both address and geographical location)?
47°31’ N, 10°17’ E
4. The organizational structure of each facility
(ii) Division of personnel
(iii) Division of personnel by category
Medical entomology and parasitology,
Toxinology,
Microbiology,
Molecular biology
Federal Ministry of Defence
(vii) What are the funding levels for the following programme areas:
Results will be published primarily in reports to the Federal Office of Equipment, IT and In-Service Support and to the German Ministry of Defence and will be presented in scientific meetings
N/A
a. Conceptual development of biological defense in the Bundeswehr
b. Initiation of and participation in the development of biological defense material and
equipment; drafting of operational requirements
c. Review and establishment of detection methods for pathogens and toxins suitable for military use
d. Development of identification methods for the detection of low molecular toxins
e. Training of NBC defense personnel (theory and practice) including familiarization with the handling of vectors, microorganisms and toxins
f. Training support for non-military government authorities
g. Training support for military personnel of other states
h. Initiation and expert monitoring of studies in the field of biological defense
i. Drafting of joint publications for biological defense
The current program covers RG I and II organisms, inactivated material of pathogens RG III and IV, insects and ticks, as well as high and low-molecular toxins. No work has been done with active viruses.
No outdoor studies of biological aerosols have been conducted.
(9) Including viruses and prions.