The Albrecht-Kossel-Institute for Neuroregeneration (former Neurobiology Laboratory) consists of 36 scientific and administrative employees. Due to excellent research results and high impact projects the laboratory experiences a constant growth in the number of employees as well as financial support. "The Albrecht Kossel Institute for Neuroregeneration is a medical research hospital located in Rostock, Germany. It was formed from the neurobiological laboratory of the hospital for neurology at the University of Rostock,[1] and it operates under the auspices of The University Clinic of Rostock.[2] The Institute conducts research into rare congenital metabolic illnesses such as Fabry's disease and Gaucher's disease. It enjoys worldwide recognition as a diagnostic and treatment center for rare illnesses.[1] Its stated area of research is neuroregeneration, the regrowth or repair of nervous tissues and cells. The Institute is named for Albrecht Kossel, noted German biochemist, 1910 Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine, and graduate of the university."