Research for human health is the focus of the Fraunhofer ITEM: both under aspects of preventive medicine – with studies and risk assessments in environmental and occupational toxicology and consumer protection – and with regard to the development of diagnostic techniques and innovative therapy approaches – with investigations in drug research and development. Research activities and services offered thus range from studies in the areas of occupational and environmental toxicology and consumer protection to pre-clinical and clinical drug research and development, from allergy and asthma research to the assessment and registration of chemicals, biocides and pesticides. For more than 25 years already, the Institute has been successfully engaged in contract research for customers from industry and public authorities.