Klaas Dietze

Dr. Klaas Dietze serves as Acting Deputy and Coordinator for international relations at the Institute of International Animal Health and One Health (IITG) within the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute (FLI), Germany's federal research institute for animal health. His work focuses on global partnerships and policy coordination in veterinary science.

Education:

• Doctor medicinae veterinariae (Dr. med. vet.) - Veterinary Medicine Doctorate

Research Interests:
Dr. Dietze's work centers on the One Health paradigm integrating human, animal, and environmental health systems. His expertise spans veterinary epidemiology, transboundary disease surveillance, and international capacity building for animal health institutions. He leads initiatives in disease intelligence frameworks and development cooperation projects across resource-limited settings, emphasizing sustainable health infrastructure and zoonotic disease prevention through multi-sectoral collaboration.

Scientific Awards:
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Advising and Grants:
The available documentation does not specify graduate student supervision or grant funding details. His institutional role suggests leadership in externally funded international projects through development agencies.

Labs and Teams:
Dr. Dietze operates within the Development Cooperation and Disease Intelligence unit at IITG, coordinating with global partners including WHO, OIE, and FAO. His team focuses on real-time epidemiological data systems and field capacity programs across Africa and Asia, with laboratory work centered on emerging zoonotic pathogens at the Riems Island facility.