ceres, the Cologne Center for Ethics, Rights, Economics and Social Sciences of Health, is a cross-departmental center for interdisciplinary research, education and advanced training in the area of health. ceres also carries out advisory functions on health-related matters. The center was founded by five faculties and the President of the University of Cologne.

ceres' systematic interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary composition enables us to connect hitherto largely unrelated research areas, resulting in a more comprehensive as well as practice-oriented knowledge gain. Additionally, ceres serves as a forum for international exchange in the area of research as well as on all levels of academic education. By providing social and political information and guidance, ceres plays an active role in contributing to the public debate.