title: [Interdisciplinary Network for Epidemiological Research in Berlin--EpiBerlin].
abstract: The Interdisciplinary Network for Epidemiological Research in Berlin (EpiBerlin) has the goal of bringing together epidemiologists and experts in epidemiology and public health in Germany's capital city of Berlin and to offer them opportunities for knowledge transfer and networking. In that way, existing resources may be strengthened and additional potential in Berlin as a science center may be developed. EpiBerlin was founded by an initiative of the Berlin Center of Public Health (BZPH) and is closely affiliated with the three universities in Berlin (Free University, Technical University, and Humboldt University) as well as the Robert Koch Institute, Germany's national center for health research. EpiBerlin is evenly funded by the state of Berlin, through the Senatsverwaltung für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur (Senate Administration for Science, Research, and Culture), and the Bund-Länder-Kommission (Commission of the Federation and States). The development of a databank of the epidemiological databases in the region of Berlin (EpiDB) aims to show the variety of epidemiological work in the area. The aim of EpiDB is to provide transparency and an overview of existing and current research in Berlin, which may also benefit external users. Cooperation, networking, and division of labor for joint venture research may be promoted, also beyond the region of Berlin.
authors.affiliation: Interdisziplinärer Forschungsverbund Epidemiologie, Berlin. Forschungsverbund@epiberlin.de
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Bau
mesh_terms: D001604:Berlin; D003625:Data Collection; D016208:Databases, Factual; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D015340:Epidemiologic Research Design; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D011634:Public Health; D012042:Registries; D012958:Societies, Scientific