Robert Koch Medal

The Robert Koch Medal is an international award recognizing outstanding contributions to microbiology and infectious disease research. Named after Robert Koch, a pioneering scientist who identified the cause of tuberculosis, the medal honors individuals whose work advances scientific understanding and public health. Recipients are usually researchers or clinicians whose discoveries or innovations have significantly impacted the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of infectious diseases. Established in 1960 by the German Society for Medical Microbiology, it signifies high recognition within the scientific community for achievements that improve our ability to combat infectious illnesses.