Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Virus Research

The Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Virus Research was a leading scientific facility in Germany dedicated to studying viruses—the tiny agents that can cause infections and diseases. It aimed to understand how viruses work, how they spread, and how to develop vaccines and treatments. Named after the Kaiser Wilhelm Society, it contributed significantly to virology knowledge in the early 20th century. Today, research on viruses continues in modern institutions, building on the foundational work from institutes like this one to improve health worldwide.