Panel discussion on the topic “The German National Cohort (NAKO): A data foundation for the healthcare system of tomorrow” at the 21st National Conference on Health Economy on 11 June 2026 in Rostock.
Leading experts from the fields of science, healthcare and politics discuss the key role played by large-scale population studies, such as the German National Cohort (NAKO) in Public Health.
Also taking part:
- Susanne Bowen, State Secretary at the Ministry of Science, Culture, Federal and European Affairs of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany
- Prof. Dr. Tamara Schikowski, Member of the Executive Board of NAKO e.V., IUF – Leibniz Institute for Environmental Medicine, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Hoffmann, Greifswald University Hospital, Germany
- Carsten Jenning, NAKO Study Centre, Neubrandenburg, Germany
- Dr. Jens Placke, President of the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Medical Associationn, Germany
- Moderation: Frank Neudörfer, Project owner Jülich
This session provided insights into the latest developments, challenges and prospects facing NAKO, as well as its contribution to evidence-based and sustainable Public Health.
Many thanks to Holger Wandsleb, Head of the Research Funding and Research Policy Division at the Ministry of Science, Culture, Federal and European Affairs of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, for organising the event.
Further information about the event: 21st National Conference on Health Economy