Projects
Research Fields
Basic research
In vitro and in vivo studies, dosimetry, human studies, etc.
Risk perception and communication
Risk perception, risk communication, risk management, regulatory needs, etc.
Technology and applied research
Life cycle assessments (LCAs), mobile antenna design, deconstruction concepts, optimized network design, measurement issues, etc.
Risk perception & communication (Ongoing)
An updated framework on community acceptance of renewable energy infrastructures – Practical guidelines for solar plants as a case study
Dr. Susana Batel,
Ross Wallace
University Institute of Lisbon
Details
Using the practical example of large photovoltaic plants, newer concepts for explaining the social acceptance of infrastructure systems will be demonstrated. A corresponding framework will be developed on the basis of a literature review. The findings will be incorporated as guidelines into a handbook for practitioners, which can be used for the successful implementation of infrastructure projects, particularly for renewable energies.
| Ref. no: | 53 |
| Project duration: | 01.04.2024 - 30.11.2025 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Susana Batel, Ross Wallace |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. Susana Batel |
| Type: | University |
Technology & applied research (Ongoing)
Multi-Modal Optimization of 5G and 6G Hybrid Wireless and IoT Communication Networks in Switzerland
Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster,
Prof. Luc Martens,
Dr. Sven Kühn,
Dr. Margot Deruyck
IT'IS Schweiz, Universität Ghent
Details
The project aims to assess the impact of future communication technologies such as 5G millimeter-wave (mmW), 6G, and Internet of Things (IoT) in wireless networks on network performance and environmental effects. Based on existing 4G/5G infrastructure locations, future wireless network topologies will be investigated in different geographical areas (urban, suburban, rural) in Switzerland using a network simulation tool.
| Ref. no: | 52 |
| Project duration: | 01.01.2023 - 31.12.2025 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster, Prof. Luc Martens, Dr. Sven Kühn, Dr. Margot Deruyck |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. Marisa Oliveira |
| Type: | Other |
Basic research (Closed)
Brain in a dish – Effects of RF-EMF (5G) on brain development and neurodegeneration
Dr. Myles Capstick,
Dr. Angélique Ducray,
Selina Thomas,
Prof. Dr. Meike Mevissen
Universität Bern, IT'IS Schweiz
Details
The project aims to improve the understanding of the impact of 5G NR FR1 (<6 GHz) RF-EMF exposure on neuronal development and neurodegenerations. Different stages of brain organoids / mini brains, in a model system that captures most of the complexity of the human brain, are used to identify molecular biomarkers to characterize the neuronal phenotype, its maturity, and involved signaling pathways that play a role in neuronal differentiation and degeneration.
| Ref. no: | 51 |
| Project duration: | 15.01.2022 - 14.01.2024 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Myles Capstick, Dr. Angélique Ducray, Selina Thomas, Prof. Dr. Meike Mevissen |
| Applicant/s: | Dr. Myles Capstick, Dr. Angélique Ducray, Prof. Dr. Meike Mevissen |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Meike Mevissen |
| Type: | University |
Technology & applied research (Closed)
Multiscale Computational Electromagnetics Modeling and Validation of Current and Energy Flows in the Skin Tissue Microstructure at mm-Wave Frequencies (MicroBioEM)
Prof. Dr. Daniel Erni
Universität Duisburg-Essen (UDE)
Details
This study encompasses an accurate electromagnetic (EM) multiscale skin model that is rooted in the cellular level of the tissue's microstructure and evolves within a bottomup approach into a realistic frequency-dependent skin representation. Such computational microdosimetry of the skin allows for a detailed assessment of the EM exposure at 5G/mm-wave frequencies and will be complemented by mm-wave transmission experiments together with high-resolution near-field probing and thermography of corresponding tissue samples.
| Ref. no: | 50 |
| Project duration: | 01.01.2021 - 31.12.2023 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Daniel Erni |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Daniel Erni |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Daniel Erni |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Technology & applied research (Closed)
Development of a near field measurement approach for comprehensive uplink/downlink exposure measurement and measurement campaign (DENMACHEN)
Dr. Marco Zahner,
Dr. Marloes Eeftens,
Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli,
Dr. Maël Dieudonné
ETH Zürich, Universität Basel
Details
In this study, a novel plaster-based measurement device will be developed and evaluated in the framework of a measurement campaign. The device includes a flexible antenna with RF detector that can be attached to the head or other parts of the body. The direct measurement of the near-field RF-EMF exposure caused by the own mobile phone addresses a major gap in current personal RF-EMF exposure assessment.
| Ref. no: | 49 |
| Project duration: | 01.04.2019 - 31.10.2023 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Marco Zahner, Dr. Marloes Eeftens, Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli, Dr. Maël Dieudonné |
| Applicant/s: | Dr. Marco Zahner |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. Marco Zahner |
| Type: | University |
Basic research (Closed)
Impact of mobile communication signals on the regulation of neural differentiation
Dr. David Schürmann,
Dr. Angélique Ducray
Universität Basel, Vetsuisse Bern
Details
The project will provide a significant and critical insight into the adverse effects of exposure to modulated RF-EMF as used for mobile communication (GSM) on signaling cascades and physiology as well as on morphological and epigenetic characteristics of neural cells in vitro.
| Ref. no: | 48 |
| Project duration: | 01.04.2018 - 31.12.2021 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. David Schürmann, Dr. Angélique Ducray |
| Applicant/s: | Dr. David Schürmann, Dr. Angélique Ducray |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. David Schürmann |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
Effects of WLAN Exposure on Sleep
Prof. Dr. Heidi Danker-Hopfe,
Dr. Ing. Hans Dorn
Charite- Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Details
Since a few years, most homes and offices are equipped with wireless local networks. Many people attribute their unspecific health symptoms to the radiation of this technology. Sleep disorders are among the most reported effects. The study investigates in a laboratory setting whether WiFi exposure has causal impacts on the sleep.
| Ref. no: | 47 |
| Project duration: | 01.04.2017 - 31.03.2019 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Heidi Danker-Hopfe, Dr. Ing. Hans Dorn |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Heidi Danker-Hopfe, Dr. Ing. Hans Dorn |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Heidi Danker-Hopfe |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
Biological and health related effects of millimeter wave and THz exposures – Study results, quality aspects, and knowledge gaps
Prof. Mats-Olof Mattsson,
Prof. Dr. Myrtill Simko
SciProof International AB
Details
Millimeter waves and terahertz waves are expected to be used in many applications in the near future. However, knowledge regarding possible health consequences of increased applications and use of these waves is sparse. This project will overview and analyze the quality of relevant studies and determine if there is any statistical correlation between study quality and health related outcomes.
| Ref. no: | 46 |
| Project duration: | 01.03.2016 - 30.11.2016 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Mats-Olof Mattsson, Prof. Dr. Myrtill Simko |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Mats-Olof Mattsson |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Mats-Olof Mattsson |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
Systematic review on radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposure in the everyday environment
Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli
Swiss TPH
Details
The objective of this project is to conduct a systematic review of the distribution of RF-EMF exposure in the everyday environment in Europe. In particular, it aims at:
- deriving exposure distribution functions for total RF-EMF exposure for population samples and specific microenvironments such as private homes, schools, workplaces, public places or railway stations;
- assessing the contribution of different sources to total RF-EMF exposure at population and microenvironmental level;
- putting environmental (far field) RF-EMF exposure levels into context to exposure from devices operating close to the body.
| Ref. no: | 45 |
| Project duration: | 01.03.2015 - 29.02.2016 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
Identification and grouping of relevant experimental parameters to evaluate the effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields in in vitro studies (GROUPER)
Prof. Dr. Myrtill Simko
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Details
The project analyses the data in the published RF-EMF (radiofrequency EMF) in-vitro studies. Because the heterogeneity of these studies is very high (exposed cell types, investigated endpoints, applied exposures, etc.) almost no statistically robust conclusions have been drawn out of this data so far. The project will pool the data into, among others, biologically relevant groups. It is expected that (i) the subsequent analysis will increase in terms of statistical robustness and (ii) valid overall conclusions out of the published literature can be drawn.
| Ref. no: | 44 |
| Project duration: | 01.03.2015 - 29.02.2016 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Myrtill Simko |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Myrtill Simko |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Myrtill Simko, Prof. Mats-Olof Mattsson |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
Risk communication about the expansion of the electricity grid - Conflict analysis of international experiences and lessons for anticipatory governance in Switzerland
Prof. Dr. habil. Urs Dahinden
HTW Chur
Details
Which experiences have been gathered in Switzerland and abroad with conflicts about the expansion of the electricity grid? Which lessons can be drawn for the future conflict management? A new research project aims to answer these questions with the help of an analysis of media content (newspapers, online sources) and expert interviews.
| Ref. no: | 43 |
| Project duration: | 01.03.2014 - 31.08.2015 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. habil. Urs Dahinden |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. habil. Urs Dahinden |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. habil. Urs Dahinden |
| Type: | University of Applied Sciences and Arts |
Publications:
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
Risk Perception and Acceptance of Electricity Networks in the Context of the Energy Transition
Dr. Bernadette Sütterlin,
Dr. Simone Dohle,
Prof. Dr. Michael Siegrist
ETH Zürich
Details
The project examines whether people’s acceptance of power lines increases when they are considered with regard to a successful energy transition, and whether the perceived risk of EMFs decreases. A special focus of the project will be the impact of feelings on risk and benefit perception.
| Ref. no: | 42 |
| Project duration: | 01.03.2014 - 28.02.2017 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Bernadette Sütterlin, Dr. Simone Dohle, Prof. Dr. Michael Siegrist |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Technology & applied research (Closed)
Novel approaches to assess the contribution of close-to-body devices of the personal radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposure
Dr. Jürg Fröhlich,
Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli
ETH Zürich
Details
In the project, the hard- and software of a smartphone-based personal exposure measurement system will be extended and improved to allow exposure assessment of close-to-body devices, particularly with regard to future epidemiological studies.
| Ref. no: | 41 |
| Project duration: | 01.04.2013 - 31.03.2016 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Jürg Fröhlich, Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli |
| Applicant/s: | Dr. Jürg Fröhlich |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. Jürg Fröhlich |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Bildung Schweiz, 3, 7-8.
epidemiological exposure assessment", BioEM 2014, Annual Joint Meeting of the Bioelectromagnetics
Society (BEMS) and the European BioElectromagnetics Association (EBEA), Cape Town, South Africa, June
2014.
(EBEA), Cape Town, South Africa, June 2014.
Basic research (Closed)
Cellular and molecular effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields
Dr. David Schürmann,
Prof. Dr. Primo Schär
Universität Basel
Details
The project performs experiments to reveal whether PEMF-mediated reduction of cell-proliferation is a common phenomenon of cancer cells or rather restricted to a spectrum of responsive cancers, and to understand the mechanistics underlying the effects.
| Ref. no: | 40 |
| Project duration: | 01.04.2013 - 31.03.2015 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. David Schürmann, Prof. Dr. Primo Schär |
| Applicant/s: | Dr. David Schürmann |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. David Schürmann |
| Type: | University |
Basic research (Closed)
Investigating the origin of individual differences in the response to electromagnetic field exposure
Prof. Dr. Reto Huber,
Prof. Dr. Peter Achermann
Kinderspital Zürich, Universitäts-Kinderklinik Eleonorenstiftung
Details
The project applies magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to reveal anatomical markers responsible for the individual differences in the EEG response to pulse-modulated RF EMF exposure.
| Ref. no: | 39 |
| Project duration: | 01.03.2012 - 28.02.2014 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Reto Huber, Prof. Dr. Peter Achermann |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Reto Huber |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Reto Huber |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
Neuroinflammation and Mobile Phone Exposure – NIMPHE
Prof. Dr. Isabel Lagroye,
Dr. Bernard Veyret
ENSCPB - CNRS, PIOM Laboratory
Details
The project carries out an in-depth investigation of neuroinflammation in rats after repeated exposure to two mobile phone signals (GSM-900 and UMTS-1960). Astroglial and microglial populations, and complementary markers, will be used for investigating the inflammatory processes.
| Ref. no: | 38 |
| Project duration: | 01.01.2012 - 31.12.2015 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Isabel Lagroye, Dr. Bernard Veyret |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Isabel Lagroye |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Isabel Lagroye |
| Type: | University |
Technology & applied research (Closed)
Assessment of ELF Current Distri-bution induced in the Human Head from UMTS and GSM Mobile Phones
Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster,
Dr. Sven Kühn
IT'IS Foundation
Details
The project evaluates the maximum and the average usage-dependent induced electric fields and currents due to the exposure to LF magnetic fields created from mobile telephones operated at the human head.
| Ref. no: | 37 |
| Project duration: | 01.02.2011 - 30.06.2012 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster, Dr. Sven Kühn |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
Missed opportunities? A digital divide perspective on age related differences in the use of mobile communication
Prof. Dr. habil. Urs Dahinden
Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft HTW Chur
Details
This project focuses on the digital divide between age groups. The project asks for age-specific opportunities and threats in the use of mobile communications, with a special emphasis on middle-aged and elderly people.
| Ref. no: | 36 |
| Project duration: | 01.04.2010 - 30.06.2012 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. habil. Urs Dahinden |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. habil. Urs Dahinden |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. habil. Urs Dahinden |
| Type: | University of Applied Sciences and Arts |
Publications:
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
The use of mobilephones by Swiss adolescents: investigation into the borderline between engagement and addiction
Prof. Dr. Daniel Süss,
Gregor Waller
Zürcher Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft, Dep. angewandte Psychologie
Details
This survey-study investigates into the mobile telephone usage behaviour among young people (12 to 19 years old) in Switzerland. Four user types are defined: “non-users”, “conservative users”, “engaged users” and “behaviourally addictive”.
| Ref. no: | 35 |
| Project duration: | 01.04.2010 - 31.05.2011 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Daniel Süss, Gregor Waller |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Daniel Süss |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Daniel Süss |
| Type: | University of Applied Sciences and Arts |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
Assessing the recall bias with regard the laterality of cell phone use
Dr. Peter M. Wiedemann
Private Universität für Gesundheitswissenschaften, Dep. für Human und Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Details
This experimental study investigates whether subjects that have been informed about a brain tumor in an avatar overestimate ipsilateral cell phone use of the avatar compared to subject that did not get this information.
| Ref. no: | 34 |
| Project duration: | 01.04.2010 - 31.03.2011 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Peter M. Wiedemann |
| Type: | University |
Basic research (Closed)
Cell phones, sleep and cognitive performance
Prof. Dr. Reto Huber
Details
The project explores mechanisms of how EMF pulses affect cortical activity of adolescents during sleep and how this change might be translated into changes in cognitive performance.
| Ref. no: | 33 |
| Project duration: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Reto Huber |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Reto Huber |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Reto Huber |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
RF and ELF-EMF: Gene-Pathway-Disease Analysis
Prof. Dr. Meike Mevissen,
Prof. Dr. Christopher Portier
Universität Bern, Abteilung Veterinär- Pharmakologie & Toxikologie
Details
The project identifies the cellular components that are modified by exposure to low and radio frequency electric and magnetic fields, links these components to their pathways and then uses existing linkage between these pathways and human disease to calculate correlations.
| Ref. no: | 32 |
| Project duration: | 01.07.2009 - 30.06.2011 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Meike Mevissen, Prof. Dr. Christopher Portier |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Meike Mevissen |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Meike Mevissen |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Basic research (Aborted)
Protein expression at EMF exposed blood-brain-barrier in vitro
Dr. Helmut Franke
Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Münster (D)
Details
The project investigates whether some genes encoding for proteins relevant for the blood-brain-barrier functionality that showed expressional changes after UMTS or GSM1800 exposure, also account for changes in protein expression or functional changes.
| Ref. no: | 31 |
| Project duration: | 01.04.2008 - 29.05.2009 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Helmut Franke |
| Type: | University |
Basic research (Closed)
Consultation and counselling in environmental medicine: feasibility, demand and utility
Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli,
Dr. Anke Huss
Universität Basel, Swiss TPH
Details
The project clarifies the need for Environmental Medicine Counselling in Switzerland, especially in connection with electromagnetic fields. The project documents, among others, who seek advice, the nature of the requests, the success of investigatory and counselling measures.
| Ref. no: | 30 |
| Project duration: | 01.04.2008 - 31.08.2010 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli, Dr. Anke Huss |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
NIS-Portal: An internet-based information and literature platform on EMF issues
Dr. Gregor Dürrenberger
Forschungsstiftung Strom und Mobilkommunikation, Zürich
Details
The project designs an internet based NIS-Portal which supports and facilitates information and literature gathering. The portal is focused on users from public authorities, teachers / pupils, the media as well as persons interested in the topic.
| Ref. no: | 29 |
| Project duration: | 01.11.2007 - 31.12.2013 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Gregor Dürrenberger |
| Applicant/s: | Dr. Gregor Dürrenberger |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. Gregor Dürrenberger |
| Type: | Other |
Basic research (Closed)
Radio Frequency Radiation Related to Mobile Communication and Radical Stress in Vivo
Prof. Dr. Isabel Lagroye,
Dr. Bernard Veyret
ENSCPB - CNRS, PIOM Laboratory
Details
The project investigates whether radio frequency fields linked to mobile communication can induce radical stress in the rat brain. Radical stress is known to contribute on the cellular level to human disease such as a number of neurodegenerative diseases.
| Ref. no: | 28 |
| Project duration: | 01.09.2006 - 31.03.2008 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Isabel Lagroye, Dr. Bernard Veyret |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
CEFALO: An international case-control study on brain tumours in children and adolescents
Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli,
Dr. Claudia Kühni,
Prof. Dr. Michael Grotzer,
Prof. Dr. Nicolas von der Weid,
Dr. Joachim Schüz,
Dr. Tore Tynes,
Dr. Maria Feychting
Universität Basel, Swiss TPH
Details
In this international case-control study, the risk of children and adolescents for developing brain tumours due to the use of mobile telephones is investigated in 4 countries.
| Ref. no: | 27 |
| Project duration: | 01.08.2006 - 31.12.2010 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli, Dr. Claudia Kühni, Prof. Dr. Michael Grotzer, Prof. Dr. Nicolas von der Weid, Dr. Joachim Schüz, Dr. Tore Tynes, Dr. Maria Feychting |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
Thermosensor protein GrpE of the heat shock protein Hsp70 system as target for high-frequency electromagnetic fields
Dr. Jürg Fröhlich,
PD Dr. Ilian Jelezarov
ETH Zürich, IFH, Electromagnetics and Bioengineering
Details
This in-vitro project investigates the molecular system GrpE that is well characterized with regard to its thermal behaviour. The conformational equilibrium will be measured under RF exposure in order to detect and study possible non-thermal effects.
| Ref. no: | 26 |
| Project duration: | 01.09.2006 - 31.12.2009 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Jürg Fröhlich, PD Dr. Ilian Jelezarov |
| Applicant/s: | Dr. Jürg Fröhlich |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. Jürg Fröhlich |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Technology & applied research (Closed)
Evaluation of the correlation between RF dosimeter reading and real human exposure
Dr. Georg Neubauer,
DI Stefan Cecil,
Dr. Jürg Fröhlich,
Richard Überbacher
Austrian Research Centers GmbH - ARC
Details
The project examines the correlation between values measured by exposimeters and the effective human exposure to mobile phone base stations signals for a representative selection of exposure scenarios by using measurement equipment and numerical software tools.
| Ref. no: | 25 |
| Project duration: | 01.09.2006 - 31.03.2008 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Georg Neubauer, DI Stefan Cecil, Dr. Jürg Fröhlich, Richard Überbacher |
| Applicant/s: | Dr. Georg Neubauer |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. Georg Neubauer |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Technology & applied research (Closed)
Diffusion of wireless technologies and technological lock-in
Prof. Dr. Roman Boutellier
ETH Zürich, D-MTEC, Chair of Technology and Innovation Management
Details
The project investigates the importance of wireless technologies within companies, describes dependencies and discusses strategies to successfully manage exposure to technological lock-in risks in order to increase companies’capacity for sustainable growth.
| Ref. no: | 24 |
| Project duration: | 01.10.2006 - 31.05.2008 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Roman Boutellier |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
An integrated model of EMF risk communication
Katrin Meier,
Matthias Holenstein,
Betty Zucker,
Prof. Dr. Matthias Haller
Stiftung Risiko-Dialog, St.Gallen
Details
The project consolidates with an expert delphi the available scientific knowledge and practical experiences in EMF risk communication, identifies the core elements of the debate and constructs a causal relationship model of the germane interdependencies.
| Ref. no: | 23 |
| Project duration: | 01.08.2006 - 31.07.2007 |
| Scientist/s: | Katrin Meier, Matthias Holenstein, Betty Zucker, Prof. Dr. Matthias Haller |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Risk perception & communication (Aborted)
Empirical measures of market power in the telecommunications sector
Roberto Balmer,
Prof. Dr. Silvio Borner,
Prof. Dr. John W. Mayo
Universität Basel, Abteilung für angewandte Wirtschaftsforschung
Details
This empirical project measures the market power – the power of firms to raise prices above marginal cost – in the Swiss telecom sector and compares the results with international data and with known extreme market structure situations.
| Ref. no: | 22 |
| Project duration: | 01.06.2005 - 31.08.2006 |
| Scientist/s: | Roberto Balmer, Prof. Dr. Silvio Borner, Prof. Dr. John W. Mayo |
| Type: | University |
Basic research (Closed)
Association between EMF exposure from mobile phone base stations and selected performance indicators in dairy cows in a pilot area
Prof. Dr. Katharina Stärk Spallek
Bundesamt für Veterinärwesen
Details
The project investigates a possible association between exposure to high frequency EMF and selected performance indicators of dairy cows. The exposure is estimated with the help of location data from the Swiss pedigree breeding programme, exposure modelling, and field measurements.
| Ref. no: | 21 |
| Project duration: | 01.04.2005 - 31.03.2007 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Katharina Stärk Spallek |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Katharina Stärk Spallek |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Katharina Stärk Spallek |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
Expert and lay perception of health hazards associated with mobile phone base stations
Prof. Dr. Michael Siegrist,
Marie-Eve Cousin,
Dr. Timothy C. Earle
ETH Zurich, Institute for Environmental Decisions (IED), Consumer Behavior
Details
The project describes what kind of mental models experts and lay people have about the causal relationship between EMF from mobile communication and health. A representative mail survey based on lay people’s mental models documents the prevalence of the risk beliefs.
| Ref. no: | 20 |
| Project duration: | 01.06.2005 - 31.12.2007 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Michael Siegrist, Marie-Eve Cousin, Dr. Timothy C. Earle |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Michael Siegrist |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Michael Siegrist |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
Apoptosis in cultured brain cells following exposure to radiofrequency radiation
Dr Simon Bouffler,
Prof. Dr. James Uney,
Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster
Health Protection Agency, Radiation Protection Division, UK
Details
Brain derived cells will be exposed to mobile phone characteristic RF fields and the frequency of apoptosis be evaluated. In parallel, samples will be taken to assess the expression level of specific genes known to be associated with apoptosis.
| Ref. no: | 19 |
| Project duration: | 01.03.2005 - 30.11.2007 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr Simon Bouffler, Prof. Dr. James Uney, Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster |
| Applicant/s: | Dr Simon Bouffler |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr Simon Bouffler |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
Effects of UMTS radio-frequency fields on well-being and cognitive functions in human subjects with and without subjective complaints
PD Dr. Peter Achermann,
Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster,
Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli
Universität Zürich, Institut für Pharmakologie und Toxikologie
Details
TNO replication study and expansion
The goal of the project is to replicate the TNO-study that investigated into effects of electromagnetic fields on well-being and cognitive functions in humans with and without subjective compaints.
| Ref. no: | 18 |
| Project duration: | 01.09.2004 - 31.10.2006 |
| Scientist/s: | PD Dr. Peter Achermann, Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster, Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli |
| Applicant/s: | PD Dr. Peter Achermann |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Peter Achermann |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
Impact of exposure to EMF on human genome stability: replication study and extension
Prof. Dr. Primo Schär,
Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster
Universität Basel
Details
The project is designed as replication study and extension. It clarifies whether and to what extent EMF exposure induces DNA strand breaks in human cells. The cells are exposued to both ELF and RF fields.
| Ref. no: | 17 |
| Project duration: | 01.08.2004 - 31.01.2008 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Primo Schär, Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Primo Schär |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Primo Schär |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
EMF and brain: Effects on cerebral blood flow, cerebral blood volume and neural activity
Prof. Dr. Martin Wolf
Universitätsspital Zürich, Klinik für Neonatologie
Details
The project clarifies by means of near-infrared spectrophotometry (NIRS) the short-term influence of EMF on cerebral perfusion and determines the dose response curve. NIRS is a non-invasive method to study changes in cerebral blood flow and blood volume.
| Ref. no: | 16 |
| Project duration: | 01.01.2004 - 30.06.2005 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Martin Wolf |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Martin Wolf |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Martin Wolf |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
The impact of precautionary measures and scientific uncertainties on laypersons' EMF risk perception
Dr. Peter M. Wiedemann,
Dr. Andrea T. Thalmann
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Details
The project examines whether and how different information about uncertainties regarding risk assessment and different regulative measures invoked to implement the precautionary principle may influence, i.e. increase or reduce, laypersons’ risk perception.
| Ref. no: | 15 |
| Project duration: | 01.12.2003 - 31.03.2005 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Peter M. Wiedemann, Dr. Andrea T. Thalmann |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
Study on the feasibility of future epidemiological studies on health effects of mobile telephone base stations
Dr. Georg Neubauer
Austrian Research Centers GmbH - ARC
Details
This research project brings together in a collaborative effort leading international scientists in RF-engineering/dosimetry and epidemiology to jointly assess the feasibility of epidemiological studies on health impacts of RF-exposure from mobile phone base stations.
| Ref. no: | 14 |
| Project duration: | 01.12.2003 - 30.11.2004 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Georg Neubauer |
| Applicant/s: | Dr. Georg Neubauer |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. Georg Neubauer |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
Dose-effect relationship of electromagnetic field strengths (“handset-like” GSM signal) on sleep and sleep EEG
PD Dr. Peter Achermann,
Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster
Universität Zürich, Institut für Pharmakologie und Toxikologie
Details
In the latest study we observed that EEG power in non-REM sleep was increased after exposure to “handset-like” EMF but not after continuous wave EMF exposure. In this project we want to validate the previous findings by assessing the dose - response relationship.
| Ref. no: | 13 |
| Project duration: | 01.04.2003 - 31.12.2007 |
| Scientist/s: | PD Dr. Peter Achermann, Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster |
| Applicant/s: | PD Dr. Peter Achermann |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Peter Achermann |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
Scientific evaluation of the participation project „Dialogue on sustainable mobile communication“
Prof. Dr. Matthias Haller,
Betty Zucker
Stiftung Risiko-Dialog, St.Gallen
Details
This research project follows a case-study approach to explore the different perception, thinking and communication patterns of Swiss interest groups participating in the public debate about mobile communication.
| Ref. no: | 12 |
| Project duration: | 01.06.2003 - 30.06.2004 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Matthias Haller, Betty Zucker |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Matthias Haller |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Matthias Haller |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
Examination of the effects of low frequency mobile phone emissions on EEG-recorded brain electrical activity
Dr. Jon Dobson,
Prof. Dr. Heinz Gregor Wieser
Universitätsspital Zürich, Neurologische Klinik
Details
The study examines the effects of 8 Hz and 2 Hz magnetic fields on the brain electrical activity of Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy patients who are undergoing presurgical evaluation via implanted EEG electrodes and normal volunteers with surface electrodes.
| Ref. no: | 11 |
| Project duration: | 01.12.2002 - 30.11.2004 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Jon Dobson, Prof. Dr. Heinz Gregor Wieser |
| Applicant/s: | Dr. Jon Dobson |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. Jon Dobson |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
Tradescantia micronucleus bioassay for detecting mutagenicity of GSM- and UMTS-fields
Dr. Martin Urech,
Dr. Hugo Lehmann,
Dr. Christina Pickl
puls Umweltberatung, Swisscom, ÖkoTox GmbH
Details
The Tradescantia micronucleus bioassay (Trad-MCN) is used to detect possible mutagenic effects of mobile phone electromagnetic fields. Endpoint of the bioassay is the number of micronuclei (MCN) in the meiotic pollen mother cells of the plants.
| Ref. no: | 10 |
| Project duration: | 01.07.2002 - 31.12.2003 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Martin Urech, Dr. Hugo Lehmann, Dr. Christina Pickl |
| Applicant/s: | Dr. Martin Urech |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. Martin Urech |
| Type: | Economy |
Publications:
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
Impact of information frames on laypersons’ risk appraisal
Dr. Andrea T. Thalmann,
Dr. Peter M. Wiedemann
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Details
In this experimental study the impacts of two different information frames on laypersons' risk appraisal is investigated. Scientific evidence on EMF health risks is given to the study participants in table format (lists of study-findings) or text format (descriptions of the state-of-the art).
| Ref. no: | 9 |
| Project duration: | 01.07.2002 - 31.10.2003 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Andrea T. Thalmann, Dr. Peter M. Wiedemann |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
Conditions of risk perception concerning EMF and its dependency on different types of knowledge transfer
Prof. Dr. Roland Scholz,
Dirk Grasmück
ETH Zurich, Umweltnatur- und Umweltsozialwissenschaften
Details
The project investigates the impacts of different types of knowledge transfer in risk communication on potential mobile technology health risks, as the transfer of "knowledge about the new technology" and the transfer of "knowledge about the risk context".
| Ref. no: | 8 |
| Project duration: | 01.01.2002 - 31.05.2004 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Roland Scholz, Dirk Grasmück |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Roland Scholz |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Roland Scholz |
| Type: | University |
Technology & applied research (Closed)
Life cycle assessment of the mobile communication system UMTS towards eco-efficient systems
Dr. Rolf Frischknecht,
Markus Stutz,
Res Witschi
ESU-services, Uster
Details
The project evaluates the environmental sustainability of the UMTS mobile communication system (mobile phones, antennae, base stations, switches, net centers, et cetera) considering the entire life cycle (resource extraction, construction, operation, dismantling and waste treatment).
| Ref. no: | 7 |
| Project duration: | 01.08.2001 - 31.12.2002 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Rolf Frischknecht, Markus Stutz, Res Witschi |
| Applicant/s: | Dr. Rolf Frischknecht |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. Rolf Frischknecht |
| Type: | Economy |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
Influence of HF electromagnetic fields on the development and the molecular biology of the moss Physcomitrella patens and the nematode Caenorhabditits elegans
Prof. Dr. Jean-Pierre Zrÿd,
Prof. Dr. Farhad Rachidi
Université de Lausanne, Institut d'Ecologie
Details
The project investigates macrospcopic and molecular effect of low-level elelctromagnetic fields on the moss Physcomitrella patens and on the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans in the range of 900 MHz – 1 GHz. The biology and genetics of both organisms is well known.
| Ref. no: | 6 |
| Project duration: | 01.03.2001 - 29.02.2004 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Jean-Pierre Zrÿd, Prof. Dr. Farhad Rachidi |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Jean-Pierre Zrÿd |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Jean-Pierre Zrÿd |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
Analysing and monitoring print media coverage on EMF-risks
Dr. Ulrich Gysel,
Heinrich Kuhn,
Dr. Daniel Perrin,
Vinzenz Wyss
Zürcher Hochschule Winterthur
Details
The project analysis and interprets the media coverage of EMF risks published in the national daily and weekly newspapers of German-speaking and French-speaking Switzerland in the period between 1995 and 2002.
| Ref. no: | 5 |
| Project duration: | 01.03.2001 - 31.10.2002 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Ulrich Gysel, Heinrich Kuhn, Dr. Daniel Perrin, Vinzenz Wyss |
| Type: | University of Applied Sciences and Arts |
Publications:
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
Electromagnetic fields – perceived risks, social trust and confidence
Prof. Dr. em. Heinz Gutscher,
Dr. Michael Siegrist,
Dr. Timothy C. Earle
Universität Zürich, Psychologisches Institut
Details
Both social trust and confidence have an impact on people’s willingness to cooperate (e.g., accept electromagnetic fields). The project develops measures for trust and confidence and tests their impact on the willingness to cooperate in the applied context of EMF risk management.
| Ref. no: | 4 |
| Project duration: | 01.01.2001 - 31.12.2002 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. em. Heinz Gutscher, Dr. Michael Siegrist, Dr. Timothy C. Earle |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. em. Heinz Gutscher |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. em. Heinz Gutscher |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
Effects of EMF exposure of type GSM on sleep, sleep EEG and cerebral blood flow
PD Dr. Peter Achermann
Universität Zürich, Institut für Pharmakologie und Toxikologie
Details
The project investigates whether EMF exposure (type GSM-handset) prior to sleep has similar effects as exposure during sleep. With Positron Emission Tomography (PET) the study examines which areas of the brain are most affected by local exposure to EMF.
| Ref. no: | 3 |
| Project duration: | 01.08.2000 - 31.07.2002 |
| Scientist/s: | PD Dr. Peter Achermann |
| Applicant/s: | PD Dr. Peter Achermann |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Peter Achermann |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Technology & applied research (Closed)
Defining measurement standards for and reducing measurement uncertainty of indoor EMF measurements
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Fichtner,
Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster
ETH Zürich, Institut für Integrierte Systeme
Details
The project assesses the field inhomogeneities and uncertainties of conventional antennae used for measuring EMF in natural indoor-environments, evaluates optimal antennae, and defines robust measurment standards and measurement guidelines for indoor measurements.
| Ref. no: | 2 |
| Project duration: | 01.09.2001 - 30.06.2005 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Fichtner, Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Fichtner |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Fichtner |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Basic research (Closed)
A ferromagnetic transduction mechanism for radio frequency bioeffects
Prof. Dr. Heinz Gregor Wieser,
Dr. Jon Dobson
Universitätsspital Zürich, Neurologische Klinik
Details
The project aims to use novel model systems to experimentally examine the effects of RF emissions from cellular telephones (GSM) on biogenic magnetite in living cells (magnetotactic bacteria), and to verify or refute by experiment the theoretical models of ferromagnetic transduction.
| Ref. no: | 1 |
| Project duration: | 01.01.2001 - 31.12.2002 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Heinz Gregor Wieser, Dr. Jon Dobson |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. Jon Dobson |
| Type: | University |