Welcome to NRP 57 «Non-Ionising Radiation - Health and Environment»

Due to the growing use of new communication technologies, people and the environment are increasingly exposed to non-ionising radiation (NIS). This includes low frequency electromagnetic radiation - produced by electric power supply lines and household appliances, for example - and high frequency electromagnetic radiation emitted by radio and television broadcasting transmitters, mobile communications base stations, wireless LAN, and mobile or cordless telephones. Although the possible health effects of electromagnetic radiation on people and the environment have been under scientific study for some years now worldwide, many questions could still not be answered conclusively. National Research Programme 57 (NRP 57) is designed to contribute to the international efforts to clarify these open questions. As a targeted programme of research, NRP 57 will contribute towards improved assessment of the possible health risks posed by current and future technologies.

02 April 2009
June 14, 2009: NRP 57 satellite symposium in Davos, Switzerland

NRP 57 Satellite Symposium at the BioEM 2009 in Davos: Registration now open.
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05 January 2009
News on NRP 57

The latest issue of the NRP 57 Newsletter can be read online.
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07 August 2008
Third International Workshop

The workshop «Electromagnetic Fields and the Brain» will take place on 6 and 7 October 2008 in Zurich.
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01 April 2008
Second International Workshop

The workshop «Towards a mechanism-based framework in EMF research» will take place on 5 and 6 May 2008 in Zurich.
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18 March 2008
News on NRP 57

The latest issue of the NRP 57 Newsletter can be read online.
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14 June 2007
Answer to question Teuscher

The Federal Council has answered the question of National Councillor Franziska Teuscher concerning the independence of NRP 57’s Steering Committee.
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16 May 2007
Information Meeting, 25 June 2007

The Swiss National Science Foundation organised a public conference on 25 June 2007, 4pm, to inform about the objectives and the research projects of NRP 57. The meeting took place at the venues of the National Science Foundation in Bern.

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