Radiation Effects Research Foundation
| Abbreviation | RERF |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission |
| Formation | April 1, 1975 |
| Founded at | Hiroshima, Japan |
| Leader | Toshiteru Okubo |
The Radiation Effects Research Foundation (RERF) is the successor of the Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission. It was established 1 April 1975.
It is a binational organisation run by both the United States and Japan. The chairman is Toshiteru Okubo.[1] The RERF Hiroshima Laboratory is situated in Hijiyama Park, Hiroshima. The organisation aims to study the long-term effects of radiation exposure on human health and its interactions with genes, lifestyle, and environment.[2]
References
- ↑ "Greetings and Welcome". Radiation Effects Research Foundation. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
- ↑ "Dr. Robert L. Ullrich Appointed as Chief of Research at the Radiation Effects Research Foundation, Hiroshima, Japan". www8.nationalacademies.org. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
External links
- Radiation Effects Research Foundation Home website in English and Japanese
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