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Bioelectromagnetics Research within an Australian Context: The Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research (ACEBR)

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  • Sarah P. Loughran

    (Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research, Wollongong 2522, Australia
    School of Psychology and Illawarra Health & Medical Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong 2522, Australia)

  • Md Shahriar Al Hossain

    (Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Material (ISEM), University of Wollongong, Wollongong 2522, Australia)

  • Alan Bentvelzen

    (Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research, Wollongong 2522, Australia
    School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne 3001, Australia)

  • Mark Elwood

    (Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research, Wollongong 2522, Australia
    School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland 1072, New Zealand)

  • John Finnie

    (Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research, Wollongong 2522, Australia
    SA Pathology, Hanson Institute, Centre for Neurological Diseases, and School of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5000, Australia)

  • Joseph Horvat

    (Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Material (ISEM), University of Wollongong, Wollongong 2522, Australia)

  • Steve Iskra

    (Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research, Wollongong 2522, Australia
    Chief Technology Office, Telstra Corporation, Melbourne 3000, Australia
    School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne 3122, Australia)

  • Elena P. Ivanova

    (Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research, Wollongong 2522, Australia
    School of Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne 3122, Australia)

  • Jim Manavis

    (SA Pathology, Hanson Institute, Centre for Neurological Diseases, and School of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5000, Australia)

  • Chathuranga Keerawella Mudiyanselage

    (Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research, Wollongong 2522, Australia
    School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne 3122, Australia)

  • Alireza Lajevardipour

    (Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research, Wollongong 2522, Australia
    School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne 3122, Australia)

  • Boris Martinac

    (Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research, Wollongong 2522, Australia
    Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, Darlinghurst 2010, Australia)

  • Robert McIntosh

    (Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research, Wollongong 2522, Australia
    Chief Technology Office, Telstra Corporation, Melbourne 3000, Australia
    School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne 3122, Australia)

  • Raymond McKenzie

    (Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research, Wollongong 2522, Australia
    Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association, Canberra 2603, Australia)

  • Mislav Mustapic

    (Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Material (ISEM), University of Wollongong, Wollongong 2522, Australia)

  • Yoshitaka Nakayama

    (Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, Darlinghurst 2010, Australia)

  • Elena Pirogova

    (Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research, Wollongong 2522, Australia
    School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne 3001, Australia)

  • M. Harunur Rashid

    (School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne 3001, Australia)

  • Nigel A. Taylor

    (Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research, Wollongong 2522, Australia
    Centre for Human and Applied Physiology, School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Wollongong 2522, Australia)

  • Nevena Todorova

    (Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research, Wollongong 2522, Australia
    School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne 3001, Australia)

  • Peter M. Wiedemann

    (Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research, Wollongong 2522, Australia)

  • Robert Vink

    (Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research, Wollongong 2522, Australia
    SA Pathology, Hanson Institute, Centre for Neurological Diseases, and School of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5000, Australia)

  • Andrew Wood

    (Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research, Wollongong 2522, Australia
    School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne 3122, Australia)

  • Irene Yarovsky

    (Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research, Wollongong 2522, Australia
    School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne 3001, Australia)

  • Rodney J. Croft

    (Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research, Wollongong 2522, Australia
    School of Psychology and Illawarra Health & Medical Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong 2522, Australia)

Abstract

Mobile phone subscriptions continue to increase across the world, with the electromagnetic fields (EMF) emitted by these devices, as well as by related technologies such as Wi-Fi and smart meters, now ubiquitous. This increase in use and consequent exposure to mobile communication (MC)-related EMF has led to concern about possible health effects that could arise from this exposure. Although much research has been conducted since the introduction of these technologies, uncertainty about the impact on health remains. The Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research (ACEBR) is a National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence that is undertaking research addressing the most important aspects of the MC-EMF health debate, with a strong focus on mechanisms, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and exposure dosimetry. This research takes as its starting point the current scientific status quo, but also addresses the adequacy of the evidence for the status quo. Risk communication research complements the above, and aims to ensure that whatever is found, it is communicated effectively and appropriately. This paper provides a summary of this ACEBR research (both completed and ongoing), and discusses the rationale for conducting it in light of the prevailing science.

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  • Sarah P. Loughran & Md Shahriar Al Hossain & Alan Bentvelzen & Mark Elwood & John Finnie & Joseph Horvat & Steve Iskra & Elena P. Ivanova & Jim Manavis & Chathuranga Keerawella Mudiyanselage & Alireza, 2016. "Bioelectromagnetics Research within an Australian Context: The Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research (ACEBR)," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 13(10), pages 1-14, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:13:y:2016:i:10:p:967-:d:79512
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    1. Christoph Boehmert & Peter Wiedemann & Rodney Croft, 2016. "Improving Precautionary Communication in the EMF Field? Effects of Making Messages Consistent and Explaining the Effectiveness of Precautions," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 13(10), pages 1-18, October.
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