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Radiation Effects Research Foundation (RERF) Program
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NASEM
Description
The Radiation Effects Research Foundation (RERF) is a U.S.-Japan cooperative research institute that investigates the health effects of atomic bomb radiation for peaceful purposes. The National Academies provides scientific support to RERF through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Energy. This support is intended to enhance the conduct of RERF's scientific studies and promote the communication of RERF's scientific results with U.S. and international scientific and policy communities. The National Academies recruits a...
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Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted
Funding Type
grant
Categories of Funding Activity
- Biology and Life Sciences
- Health and Medicine
- Policy for Science and Technology
Grantor Contact Information
Daniel Mulrow Tel: (202) 334-3066 National Academies Staff in Residence at RERF Radiation Effects Research Foundation (RERF) 5-2 Hijiyama Park, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 732-0815, Japan Tel: 81-82-261-3131 Fax: 81-82-263-7279
Grantor Email
dmulrow@nas.edu
Other Grantor Information
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective advice to inform policy with evidence, spark progress and innovation, and confront challenging issues for the benefit of society. They are comprised of three academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Medicine. The organization convenes hundreds of conferences, workshops, and symposia annually, bringing together leading experts from academia, public, and private sectors. Their work focuses on providing high-quality, evidence-based consensus on complex scientific, engineering, and health-related challenges. They produce peer-reviewed reports, publish scientific journals, and serve as a trusted source of expert advice for policymaking. The National Academies mobilize approximately 6,000 top experts each year who volunteer their time and knowledge to conduct policy studies, workshops, and other activities aimed at addressing critical issues facing the nation and world.
Additional Information
In 1947, President Harry Truman authorized the National Academy of Sciences to develop studies to document the long-term health effects of atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Organized as the Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission (ABCC) in 1950, later renamed RERF in 1975 with joint Japanese and American support, the project involves the systematic follow-up of 120,000 individuals from the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, including a biennial clinical examination program and offspring studies. Results have contributed to the global understanding of ionizing radiation's health risks. The Radiation Effects Research Foundation researches long-term health effects on survivors and their descendants. It comprises the Life Span Study (LSS), Adult Health Study (AHS), and cancer registries in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Additional URLs:
http://www.rerf.or.jp/
Supporting Link
https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/radiation-effects-research-foundation-rerf-program
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