Statens Serum Institut

Statens Serum Institute (SSI) is a governmental research institution under the Danish Ministry of Interior and Health. Our main duty is to ensure research-based preparedness against infectious diseases and biological threats as well as control of congenital disorders. SSI conducts research and development at international level in close collaboration with national and international partners to improve understanding of infectious diseases, strengthen laboratory and epidemiological capacity, and support evidence-informed public health action.

SSI manages the Danish National Biobank, one of the world’s largest biological sample collections, and leads national programmes in specialised diagnostics and newborn screening. Its research spans epidemiology, microbiology, vaccine science, and One Health approaches, contributing to peer-reviewed science and collaborative projects that address complex health challenges.

While SSI is not a degree-granting institution, it hosts master’s and PhD students, offering research training and supervision within a vibrant scientific environment. Through these activities, SSI supports development of future public health professionals and researchers.

SSI’s engagement in the Arctic reflects cooperation with partners in Greenland, rooted in shared interest in health research that is relevant to northern communities. SSI seeks to contribute and learn alongside Arctic institutions, fostering collaboration that supports locally meaningful research, capacity building, and knowledge exchange.

As a member of the University of the Arctic, SSI brings expertise in public health research and surveillance to a network of northern institutions committed to education, collaboration, and sustainable development.

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