Statens Serum Institut (SSI) is a governmental research institution within the field of health science. At SSI, we conduct research in epidemiology, microbiology, immunology and biotechnology as a prerequisite for and an integrated part of our core areas in preparedness against infectious diseases, biological threats and control of congenital disorders.

SSI conducts surveillance of infectious diseases and provides counselling to the Danish healthcare system and authorities in the event of, e.g., epidemics that demand urgent action. Specifically, SSI plays a key role in the detection and investigation of foodborne disease outbreaks. All of SSI’s activities are based on research. Data and new knowledge are gathered and produced in all priority areas, communicated to the outside world by SSI employees and published in scientific journals.