Research to support the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Hohenheim scientists work interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral and together with partners to prevent diseases and ensure wellbeing for future generations.

Human Health

Hohenheim researchers investigate the biological foundations and socioeconomic-cultural framework for health of individuals and populations.

Good animal health is desirable not only for ethical reasons. It is also provides the essentials of a safe and nutritious human diet.

Healthy plants are prerequisite for a sustainable agricultural production,horticulture, healthy nutrition and for our cultural landscape.


Soil Health

The quality of soils and their capacity to function as a vital living ecosystem provide for our basic necessities: food, shelter, and water.

Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance is recognized as one of the greatest threats to human health worldwide. Research and new strategies are needed.

Zoonoses

Zoonoses are infections transmitted naturally between humans and animals. An broader definition comprises also pathogens transmitted via contaminated food.

Microbiome

The vast majority of cells of the human body is not of human origin, but belong to microbial protozoa. Microbes colonize all parts of the body and influence its functions.


Bacteriophages

As alternative to antibiotics, evolutionary drivers, and as regulators of  microbial homeostasis in ecosystems phages have a great role and comeback in science.

Epigenomics

Research at UHOH targeting epigenetic changes and effects is multidisciplinary and performed in plants as well as human and animal cell models.

KI and Information Technologies

are crucial to complement Hohenheim research in health and life sciences.

Digitization - eHealth

Next to technology innovations, digital transformation in health care requires new concepts for insurance, communication, big data processing and cyber security.