Karoline Herfurth is not only a well-known figure in front of and behind the camera. As of today, the multi-talented actress is one of the ambassadors of the German National Cohort (NAKO).
“When I first heard about the NAKO long-term study, I was impressed that something like this even existed. More than 200,000 participants in the study, over 18 study centres throughout Germany … and all on a voluntary, honorary basis. Remarkable!” says the artist, explaining her decision to stand up for science.
“I have always held commitments that serve the common good in particularly high regard. I firmly believe that great progress can be made in the treatment of chronic diseases through this unique study.”
Karoline Herfurth, Actress
This commitment runs like a common thread through the work of the 38-year-old, who is committed to issues of social importance and scope – with humour and ease. The audience is entertained and at the same time confronted with central questions of our time and society. “Karoline Herfurth sets important signals with charm and bravura,” says Professor Dr Henry Völzke, Chairman of the NAKO Board of Directors. “And the fact that she is involved as an ambassador for science means a lot to us all”.
The German National Cohort (NAKO) is part of the cutting-edge research in Germany, and the federal and state governments and the Helmholtz Association have provided a large financial support package. The next phase will begin in May, during which the NAKO participants will be invited to the study centres for the third time. ‘We are deeply grateful to all our participants for supporting research and thus the health of tomorrow since 2014,’ explains PD Dr Kerstin Wirkner, spokesperson for the study centre directors of the German National Cohort (NAKO).