/ About us
Who we are - and what we stand for
/ About us
Promoting evidence-based health
The **Forum for Evidence-Based Preventative Health** strengthens research and exchange between science, politics, and society – for prevention based on sound findings, not opinions.
/ Management
United by evidence and responsibility
We are delighted that you are interested in the work of the Forum for Evidence-Based Preventative Health. The forum is led by the capable hands of Prof. Dr. Frank-Ulrich Fricke and Felix Große-Plankermann.
Prof. Dr. Frank-Ulrich Fricke
Shareholder & Senior Scientific Advisor
Prof. Dr. Frank-Ulrich Fricke is a health economist, a professor of health economics since 2009, and a member of the Arbitration Board for Drug Prices in Germany’s Statutory Health Insurance System since 2011. As a health expert, he has extensive experience in evidence-based health research, combining scientific expertise with strategic thinking.
Dr. Fricke's ability to communicate complex prevention approaches clearly and to strengthen research networks highlights his importance to the Forum. As Senior Scientific Advisor, he supports the Forum's work in various areas and promotes its external activities. As a recognized scientist, he supports dedicated researchers at the Forum and strengthens the exchange between science and politics.
Felix Große-Plankermann
Managing Director
Felix Große-Plankermann is a communication scientist and public relations consultant. His career has been marked by many challenging tasks and leadership positions, most recently as the Head of Germany for the MARCO Agency. His experience and dedication help the Forum communicate evidence-based health prevention understandably to the public.
As Managing Director of the Forum, he takes on important responsibilities in external representation and day-to-day operations, and advocates for the promotion of evidence-based health research in the public sphere. He oversees the Forum's activities and supports its members and dedicated researchers in their tasks and projects.