Access to Data and Biosamples

The German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) is committed to an open science approach that fosters collaboration and accelerates innovation in medical research. By sharing resources, we aim to advance the understanding, prevention, and treatment of diabetes and other metabolic disorders.

To support this mission, samples and data collected within the DZD are available for further scientific projects. The DZD provides comprehensive datasets and biosamples of individuals with diabetes and metabolic disorders, offering a unique opportunity for researchers to generate insights that drive new discoveries and innovations in the field.

The DZD has established a transparent and structured use & access procedure, ensuring scientific, ethical and legal standards. Access is open for projects that fulfill the following criteria:

  • Medical research
  • Non-commercial purposes
  • Academic projects that comply with European data protection standards
  • Collaborative projects with DZD researchers


Researchers can have access to data and samples from:


DZD Partners conduct epidemiological cohort studies and registers, including:

Publicly available DZD datasets can be found in the DZD dataset catalog.

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