From 1917 to 1933, Neufeld was director of the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin.
He never married and lived with his mother until her death.
When the Nazis came to power they immediately demoted Neufeld, although he was Protestant (Mennonite), not Jewish.
Neufeld remained on the Institute staff as an "honorary member" (Ehrenmitglied) and continued to publish.
In 1939 he was nominated for the Goethe-Medaille für Kunst und Wissenschaft
for his scientific achievements, but did not receive the honour until Feb. 17, 1944, his 75th birthday.
Neufeld died in war torn Berlin of  “Entkräftung” (wasting).
From 1917 to 1933, Neufeld was director of the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin. He never married and lived with his mother until her death. When the Nazis came to power they immediately demoted Neufeld, although he was Protestant (Mennonite), not Jewish. Neufeld remained on the Institute staff as an "honorary member" (Ehrenmitglied) and continued to publish. In 1939 he was nominated for the Goethe-Medaille für Kunst und Wissenschaft
for his scientific achievements, but did not receive the honour until Feb. 17, 1944, his 75th birthday. Neufeld died in war torn Berlin of  “Entkräftung” (wasting).
Fred Neufeld