Kaiser Wilhelm Institute of Anthropology, Human Heredity, and Eugenics
Kaiser Wilhelm Institute of Anthropology, Human Heredity, and Eugenics, Research institute in Dahlem, Berlin, Germany
The Kaiser Wilhelm Institute contained laboratories and research facilities dedicated to anthropological studies and human genetics within a protected architectural structure.
Founded in 1927, the institute operated until 1945 under directors Eugen Fischer and Otmar von Verschuer, conducting studies that supported Nazi racial policies.
The institute's research methods and practices influenced German scientific communities and governmental policies regarding human genetics and racial classifications.
The building at Ihnestraße 22 in Berlin-Dahlem stands as a preserved architectural monument, reminding visitors of complex scientific and ethical histories.
The institute received specimens from Josef Mengele during World War II, which researchers used to develop theories about human heredity.
Location: Berlin
Inception: 1927
Part of: Kaiser Wilhelm Society
GPS coordinates: 52.44889,13.27750
Latest update: May 15, 2025 17:03
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