Birgit Linkohr

Birgit Linkohr is a researcher at the Institute of Epidemiology, Helmholtz Munich, leading the KORA Study Coordination since 2015. She plays a critical role in data management for population-based health research focusing on chronic diseases in adults over 35 years.

• Coordinates KORA cohort fieldwork and research data management
• Implements FAIR criteria for longitudinal/multi-omics analyses
• Active in national/international research consortia

Her work spans cohort study methodology, data protection, and tracking risk factor evolution over time. Recent publications highlight expertise in respiratory health associations, cardiovascular risk assessment, and metadata standardization for epidemiological research.

She contributes to education by offering internships for Health Science and Epidemiology students, and participates in third-party funded projects including DigiMed Bayern since 2018 and the KORA-Age project (2009-2014).