List of funded research projects
Technology & applied research (Ongoing)
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 (daniel.erni(at)uni-due.de) |
| Type: | University |
Technology & applied research (Ongoing)
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
ETH Zürich
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 - 31.03.2022 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Marco Zahner, Dr. Marloes Eeftens, Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli |
| Applicant/s: | Dr. Marco Zahner |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. Marco Zahner (mzahner(at)ethz.ch) |
| Type: | University |
Basic research (Ongoing)
Impact of mobile communication signals on the regulation of neural differentiation
Dr. David Schürmann,
Dr. Angélique Ducray
Universität Basel
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 - 30.09.2019 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. David Schürmann, Dr. Angélique Ducray |
| Applicant/s: | Dr. David Schürmann, Dr. Angélique Ducray |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. David Schürmann (david.schuermann(at)unibas.ch) |
| Type: | University |
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 (Heidi.Danker-Hopfe(at)charite.de) |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Schmid, G., Hirtl, R., Bueno‐Lopez, A., Dorn, H., Eggert, T., Danker‐Hopfe, H. (2020): Design and Dosimetric Analysis of an Exposure Facility for Investigating Possible Effects of 2.45 GHz Wi‐Fi Signals on Human Sleep. Bioelectromagnetics. Online DOI:10.1002/bem.22256.
Peer reviewedDanker-Hopfe, H., Bueno-Lopez, A., Dorn, H., Schmid, G., Hirtl, R., Egger, T. (2020): Spending the night next to a router – Results from the first human experimental study investigating the impact of Wi-Fi exposure on sleep. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 228, July, 113550.
Peer reviewedBasic 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 (mats-olof.mattsson(at)sciproof-international.se) |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Mattsson, M-O., Zeni, O., Simkó, M. (2018). Is there a Biological Basis for Therapeutic Applications of Millimetre Waves and THz Waves? J Infrared Milli Terahz Waves, doi.org/10.1007/s10762-018-0483-5.
Peer reviewedBasic research (Closed)
Systematic review on radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposure in the everyday environment
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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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Sagar, S., Dongus, S., Schoeni, A., Roser, K., Eeftens, M., Struchen, S., Foerster, M., Meier, N., Adem, S., Röösli, M. (2017). Radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposure in everyday microenvironments in Europe: a systematic literature review. Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, Epub ahead of print
Peer reviewedBasic research (Closed)
Identification and grouping of relevant experimental parameters to evaluate the effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields in in vitro studies (GROUPER)
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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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Simko, M., Remondini, D., Zeni, O., Scarfi, R. (2016). Quality Matters: Systematic Analysis of Endpoints Related to "Cellular Life" in Vitro Data of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field Exposure. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2016, 13, 701; doi: 10.3390/ijerph13070701.
Peer reviewedRisk perception & communication (Closed)
Risk communication about the expansion of the electricity grid - Conflict analysis of international experiences and lessons for anticipatory governance in Switzerland
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Type: | University of Applied Sciences and Arts |
Publications:
Bauer, L., Dahinden, U., Achwanden, M. (2011). Verpasste Chancen? Altersspezifische digitale Ungleichheiten bei der Nutzung von Mobilkommunikation, in: Studies in Communication Sciences, 11/1, 225-259.
Peer reviewedDahinden, U., Aschwanden, M., Bauer, L. (2012). Verpasste Chancen? Altersspezifische digitale Ungleichheiten bei der Nutzung von Mobilkommunikation und Internet. Churer Schriften zur Informationswissenschaft - Schrift 56, Herausgegeben von Wolfgang Semar und Brigitte Lutz, Chur, 2012, ISSN 1660-945X.
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Risk Perception and Acceptance of Electricity Networks in the Context of the Energy Transition
Prof. Dr. Michael Siegrist
ETH Zürich
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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: | Prof. Dr. Michael Siegrist |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Lienert, P., Suetterlin, B., Siegrist , M. (2015). Public acceptance of the expansion and modification of high-voltage power lines in the context of the energy Transition. Energy Policy, 87, 573-583.
Peer reviewedLienert, P., Sütterlin, B., Siegrist, M. (2017). The influence of high-voltage power lines on the feelings evoked by different Swiss surroundings. Energy Research & Social Science, 23, 46–59.
Peer reviewedLienert, P., Sütterlin, B., Siegrist, M. (2018): Public acceptance of high-voltage power lines: The influence of information provision on undergrounding. Energy Policy, 112, 305-315.
Peer reviewedTechnology & 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 (info(at)fieldsatwork.ch) |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Röösli M., Roser K., Schöni A., Rechsteiner D., Foerster M. (2014). Verhaltensprobleme durch Handynutzung?
Bildung Schweiz, 3, 7-8.
Zahner M., Fröhlich J. (2014). ExpoM - A Personal RF-EMF Exposure Meter. Workshop on "New avenues in
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.
Zahner M., Fröhlich J. (2014b). EMF exposure metering: Dealing with pulsed RF signals, BioEM 2014, Annual Joint Meeting of the Bioelectromagnetics Society (BEMS) and the European BioElectromagnetics Association
(EBEA), Cape Town, South Africa, June 2014.
Roser, K., Schoeni, A., Bürgi, A., Röösli, M. (2015). Development of an RF-EMF Exposure Surrogate for Epidemiologic Research. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 22, 12, 5, 5634-5656.
Peer reviewedRoser, K., Schoeni, A., Röösli, M. (2016). Mobile phone use, behavioural problems and concentration capacity in adolescents: a prospective study. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 219, 759–769.
Peer reviewedRoser, K., Schoeni, A., Struchen, B., Zahner, M., Eeftens, M., Fröhlich, J., Röösli, M. (2017). Personal radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposure measurements in Swiss adolescents. Environment Internatio-nal, 99, 303-314.
Peer reviewedBirks, L.E., van Wel, L., Liorni, I., Pierotti, L., Guxens, M., Huss, A., Foerster, M., Capstick, M., Eeftens, M., El Marroun, H., Estarlich, M., Gallastegi, M., Gonzàlez Safont, L., Joseph, W., Santa-Marina, L., Thielens, A., Torrent, M., Vrijkotte, T., Wiart, J., Röösli, M., Cardis, E., Vermeulen, R., Vrijheid, M.(2021): Radiofrequency electromagnetic fields from mobile communication: Description of modeled dose in brain regions and the body in European children and adolescents. Environmental Research Volume 193, 110505. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2020.110505
Peer reviewedBasic research (Closed)
Cellular and molecular effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Type: | University |
Basic research ()
Investigating the origin of individual differences in the response to electromagnetic field exposure
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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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Reto Huber |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Reto Huber (reto.huber(at)kispi.uzh.ch) |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Lustenberger C., Murbach M., Dürr R., Schmid M.R., Kuster N., Achermann P., Huber R. (2013). Stimulation of the brain with radiofrequency electromagnetic field pulses affects sleep-dependent performance improvement.Brain Stimulation xxx (2013) 1-7: in press
Peer reviewedLustenberger, C., O’Gorman, R., Pugin, F., Tüshaus, L., Wehrle, F., Achermann, P., and Huber, R. (2014). Sleep Spindles Are Related to Schizotypal Personality Traits and Thalamic Glutamine/Glutamate in Healthy Subjects. Schizophrenia Bulletin July 29, 2014
Peer reviewedLustenberger, C., Wehrle, F., Tüshaus, L., Achermann, P., and Huber, R. (2015). The multidimensional aspects of sleep spindles and their relationship to word-pair memory consolidation. Sleep, 38, 7, 1093-103.
Peer reviewedBasic research (Ongoing)
Neuroinflammation and Mobile Phone Exposure – NIMPHE
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Isabel Lagroye |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Isabel Lagroye (isabelle.lagroye(at)ims-bordeaux.fr) |
| Type: | University |
Technology & applied research (Extended)
Assessment of ELF Current Distri-bution induced in the Human Head from UMTS and GSM Mobile Phones
Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster (kuster(at)itis.ethz.ch) |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Gosselin, M.C., Kühn, S., Kuster, N. (2013). Experimental and numerical assessment of low-frequency current distributions from UMTS andGSM mobile phones. Physics in Medicine and Biology, 58 (2013) 8339–8357
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Missed opportunities? A digital divide perspective on age related differences in the use of mobile communication
Prof. Dr. habil. Urs Dahinden
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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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. habil. Urs Dahinden |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. habil. Urs Dahinden |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. habil. Urs Dahinden (urs.dahinden(at)htwchur.ch) |
| Type: | University of Applied Sciences and Arts |
Publications:
Bauer, L., Dahinden, U., Achwanden, M. (2011). Verpasste Chancen? Altersspezifische digitale Ungleichheiten bei der Nutzung von Mobilkommunikation, in: Studies in Communication Sciences, 11/1, 225-259.
Peer reviewedRisk perception & communication (Closed)
The use of mobilephones by Swiss adolescents: investigation into the borderline between engagement and addiction
Prof. Dr. Daniel Süss
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Daniel Süss |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Daniel Süss |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Daniel Süss (daniel.suess(at)zhaw.ch) |
| Type: | University of Applied Sciences and Arts |
Publications:
Waller, G., Süss, D. (2012). Handygebrauch der Schweizer Jugend: Zwischen engagierter Nutzung und Verhaltenssucht. Zürcher Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft, Zürich.
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Assessing the recall bias with regard the laterality of cell phone use
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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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| 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 (reto.huber(at)kispi.uzh.ch) |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Lustenberger, C., Maric, A., Dürr, R., Achermann, P., Huber, R. (2012). Triangular Relationship between Sleep Spindle Activity, General Cognitive Ability and the Efficiency of Declarative Learning. PLoS ONE 7(11): e49561. doi: 10.1371/Journal.pone.0049561.
Peer reviewedLustenberger C., Murbach M., Dürr R., Schmid M.R., Kuster N., Achermann P., Huber R. (2013). Stimulation of the brain with radiofrequency electromagnetic field pulses affects sleep-dependent performance improvement.Brain Stimulation xxx (2013) 1-7: in press
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RF and ELF-EMF: Gene-Pathway-Disease Analysis
Prof. Dr. Meike Mevissen
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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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Meike Mevissen |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Meike Mevissen |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Meike Mevissen (meike.mevissen(at)vetsuisse.unibe.ch) |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Parham, F., Portier, C.J., Chang, X., Mevissen, M. (2016). The Use of signal-Transduction and Metabolic Pathways to Predict human Disease Targets from electric and Magnetic Fields Using in vitro Data in human cell lines. Frontiers in Public Health, 4, article 193.
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Protein expression at EMF exposed blood-brain-barrier in vitro
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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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Type: | University |
Basic research (Closed)
Consultation and counselling in environmental medicine: feasibility, demand and utility
Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli (martin.roosli(at)swisstph.ch) |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Röösli, M., Frei, P., Bolliger-Salzmann, H., Barth J., Hlavica, M., Huss, A. (2011a). Umweltmedizinisches Beratungsnetzwerk von Hausärzten: ein Schweizer Pilotprojekt. In: Umweltmedizin in Forschung und Praxis, 16, 3, 123-132.
Peer reviewedRöösli, M., Frei, P., Bolliger-Salzmann, H., Barth, J., Hlavica, M., Huss, A. (2011b). Erkenntnisse aus der Pilotphase des umweltmedizinischen Beratungsnetzwerkes. Oekoskop 2/11, 16-18.
Röösli, M., Frei, P., Bolliger-Salzmann, H., Barth, J., Hlavica, M., Huss, A. (2011c). Umweltmedizinische Beratungsstruktur im Praxisalltag: Machbarkeit, Bedarf und Nutzen. Begleitstudie. Swiss TPH, Basel.
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NIS-Portal: An internet-based information and literature platform on EMF issues
Dr. Gregor Dürrenberger
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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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Gregor Dürrenberger |
| Applicant/s: | Dr. Gregor Dürrenberger |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. Gregor Dürrenberger (gregor(at)emf.ethz.ch) |
| Type: | Other |
Basic research (Closed)
Radio Frequency Radiation Related to Mobile Communication and Radical Stress in Vivo
Dr. Bernard Veyret
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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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Bernard Veyret |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Lagroye I., Haro E., Ladevèze E., Madelon C., Billaudel B., Taxile M., Veyret B. (2007a) Effects of mobile telephony signals exposure on radical stress in the rat brain. in: Twenty-ninth Annual Technical Meeting of the Bioelectromagnetics Society, Kanazawa, Japan (Abstract book).
Lagroye I., Haro E., Ladevèze E., Billaudel B., Taxile M., Veyret B. (2007b) Effects of GSM-1800 exposure on radical stress in rat brain. 8th International Congress of the European BioElectromagnetics Association, Bordeaux, France (Abstract book).
Basic research (Closed)
CEFALO: An international case-control study on brain tumours in children and adolescents
Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli,
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, 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 (martin.roosli(at)swisstph.ch) |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Aydin, D., Feychting, M., Schüz, J., Andersen, T.V., Poulsen, A.H., Prochazka, M., Klaeboe, L., Kuehni, C.E., Tynes, T., Röösli, M. (2011b). Impact of Random and Systematic Recall Errors and Selection Bias in Case-Control Studies on Mobile Phone Use and Brain Tumors in Adolescents (CEFALO Study). Bioelectromagnetics, 32, 5, 396-407.
Peer reviewedAydin, D., Feychting, M., Schüz, J., Tynes, T., Andersen, T.V., Samsø Schmidt, L., Poulsen, A.H., Johansen, C., Prochazka, M., Lannering, B., Klæboe, L., Eggen, T., Jenni, D., Grotzer, M., von der Weid, N., Kuehni, C.E., Röösli, M. (2011c). Mobile phone use and risk of brain tumours in children and adolescents: a multicenter case-control study (CEFALO). Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 103, 1264-1276.
Peer reviewedRohner, N., Boutellier, R. (2007) Technological Lock-In Effects: A new Challenge for RF Health Risk Management?, in: 17th International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2007 , Munich, September 24-28, 2007.
Röösli, M. (2007) Errors in epidemiological exposure assessment: Implications for study results, in: 17th International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2007 , Munich, September 24-28, 2007.
Röösli, M., Feychting, M., Hamnerius, Y., Kheifets, L., Kuster, N., Ruiz, I., Schüz, J., Wiart, J., Neubauer, G. (2006a) Feasibility of future epidemiological studies on possible health effects of mobile phone base stations. Joint Conference of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE) and the International Society for Exposure Assessment (ISEA), September 2-6, 2006, Paris, in: Epidemiology, 17, 6, 74.
Röösli, M., Feychting, M., Hamnerius, Y., Kheifets, L., Kuster, N., Ruiz, I., Schüz, J., Wiart, J., Neubauer, G. (2006b) Feasibility of future epidemiological studies on possible health effects of mobile phone base stations. Joint Conference of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE) and the International Society for Exposure Assessment (ISEA), September 2-6, 2006, Paris (Abstract book).
Feychting, M. (2006) CEFALO - A case-control study of brain tumours in children and adolescents and mobile phone use. Joint Conference of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE) and the International Society for Exposure Assessment (ISEA), September 2-6, 2006, Paris (Abstract book).
Christensen, J.S., Mortensen, L.H., Röösli, M., Feychting, M., Tynes, T., Andersen, T.V., Schmidt, L.S., Poulsen, A.H., Aydin, D., Kuehni, C.E., Prochazka, M., Lannering, B., Klaeboe, L., Eggen, T., Schüz, J. (2012). Brain tumors in children and adolescents and exposure to animals and farm life: a multicenter case-control study (CEFALO). Cancer Causes Control, 23, 1463-1473.
Peer reviewedAydin, D., Feychting, M., Schüz, J., Röösli, M. (2012a). Childhood brain tumours and use of mobile phones: comparison of a case–control study with incidence data. Environmental Health, 11, 35. Commentary.
Peer reviewedAydin, D., Feychting, M., Schüz, J., Röösli, M. (2012c). Response. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, commentary, 104 (8), 635, first published online April 5, 2012, doi:10.1093/jnci/djs144.
Aydin, D., Feychting, M., Schüz, J., Röösli, M. (2012d). Response. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, commentary, 104 (8), 637-638, first published online April 5, 2012, doi:10.1093/jnci/djs147.
Andersen, T.V ., Schmidt, L.S., Poulsen, A.H., Feychting, Röösli, M., Tynes, T., Aydin., D., Prochazka, M, Lannering, B., Klæboe, L. Eggen, T., Kuehni, C.E., Schmiegelow, K. and Schüz, J. (2013). Patterns of exposure to infectious diseases and social contacts in early life and risk of brain tumours in children and adolescents: an International Case-Control Study (CEFALO). British Journal of Cancer (2013), 1-8 | doi: 10.1038/bjc.2013.201
Peer reviewedShu, X., Prochazka, M., Lannering, B., Schüz, J., Röösli, M., Tynes, T., Kuehni, C. E., Andersen, T. V., Infanger, D., Schmidt, L. S., Poulsen, A. H., Klaeboe, L., Eggen T. & Feychting M. (2014). Atopic conditions and brain tumor risk in children and adolescents—an international case–control study (CEFALO). Annals of Oncology, doi:10.1093/annonc/mdu048
Peer reviewedFahmideh M.A., Lavebratt C, Schüz J., Röösli M., Tynes T., Grotzer M.A., Johansen C., Kuehni C.E., Lannering B., Prochazka M., Schmidt L.S., Feychting M. (2015). CCDC26, CDKN2BAS, RTEL1, and TERT Polymorphisms in Pediatric Brain Tumor Susceptibility. Carcinogenesis, 36, 8, 876-882.
Peer reviewedVienneau, D., Infanger,D. Feychting M., Schüz J., Samsø Schmidt L., Harbo Poulsen A., Tettamanti G., Klæboe L., Kuehni C.E., Tynes T., Von der Weid N. Lannering B., Röösli M. (2016). A multinational case-control study on childhood brain tumours, anthropogenic factors, birth characteristics and prenatal exposures: a validation of interview data. Cancer Epidemiology, 40, 52–59.
Download Peer reviewedFahmideh, M.A., Lavebratt C, Schüz J., Röösli M., Tynes T., Grotzer M.A., Johansen C., Kuehni C.E., Lannering B., Prochazka M., Schmidt L.S., Feychting M. (2016). Common Genetic Variations in Cell Cycle and DNA Repair Pathways Associated with Pediatric Brain Tumor Susceptibility, Oncotarget. epub ahead of print.
Peer reviewedTettamanti, G., Xiaochen, S., Fahmideh, M.A., Schüz, J., Röösli, M., Tynes, T., Grotzer, M.A., Johansen, C., Klaeboe, L., Kuehni, C.E., Lannering, B., Schmidt, L.S., Vienneau, D., Feychting, M. (2016). Prenatal and postnatal medical conditions and the risk of brain tumors in children and adolescents: an international multicenter case-control study. Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, published online first, DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-16-0451.
Peer reviewedWaszak, S.M. et al. (2018). Spectrum and prevalence of genetic predisposition in medulloblastoma: a retrospective genetic study and prospective validation in a clinical trial cohort. Lancet Oncol. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(18)30242-0.
Peer reviewedBasic 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
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Jürg Fröhlich, PD Dr. Ilian Jelezarov |
| Applicant/s: | Dr. Jürg Fröhlich |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. Jürg Fröhlich (info(at)fieldsatwork.ch) |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Beyer, Ch., Jelezarov, I., Christen, P., Fröhlich, J. (2010a). Thermosensor protein GrpE of the heat shock protein Hsp70 system as target for electromagnetic fields. 32nd Annual Meeting of the Bioelectromagetics Society (BEMS), Soul, South Korea.
Beyer, Ch., Jelezarov, I., Christen, P., Fröhlich, J. (2010b). Assessment of potential EMF induced conformational changes of thermosensor protein GrpE of E. coli. Meeting of the European Bioelectromagnetics Association (EBEA), pp. 122 - 123, Bordeaux, France.
Kühn, S. (2009). EMF Risk Assessment: Exposure Assessment and Compliance Testing in Complex Environments. Diss. ETH Zürich, # 18637.
Peer reviewedBeyer, Ch., Jelezarov, I., Christen, P., Fröhlich, J. (2009). Thermosensor Protein GRPE of the Heat Shock Protein HSP70 System as Target for Electromagnetic Fields. Joint Meeting of The Bioelectromagnetics Society (BEMS) and the European BioElectromagnetics Association (EBEA) - BioEM09, Davos, Switzerland.
Beyer, Ch., Jelezarov, I., Fröhlich, J. : Real-time observation of potential conformational changes of proteins during electromagnetic field exposure, 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS). pp.939 - 942, Vancouver CA , 2008
Beyer C.H., Christen P., Jelesarov I., Fröhlich J. (2013). Experimental System for Real-Time Assessment of Potential Changes in Protein Conformation Induced by Electromagnetic Fields. Bioelectromagnetics, 34, 419-428.
Peer reviewedBeyer, C., Christen, P., Jelesarov, I., Fröhlich, J. (2014). Real-Time Assessment of Possible Electromagnetic-Field-Induced Changes in Protein Conformation and Thermal Stability. Bioelectromagnetics, DOI: 10.1002/bem.21865.
Peer reviewedTechnology & 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
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Georg Neubauer, DI Stefan Cecil, Dr. Jürg Fröhlich, Richard Überbacher |
| Applicant/s: | Dr. Georg Neubauer |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. Georg Neubauer (georg.neubauer(at)ait.ac.at) |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Neubauer, G., Cecil, S., Giczi, W, Petric, B., Preiner, P., Fröhlich, J., Röösli, M. (2010). The Association between Exposure determined by Radiofrequency Personal Exposimeters and Human Exposure: A Simulation Study. Bioelectromagnetics, 31, 7, 535-545.
Peer reviewedNeubauer, G., et al. (2008). Evaluation of the Correlation between RF Exposimeter Reading and Real Human Exposure. BEMS 30th Annual Meeting, June 8-12, San Diego, California.
Neubauer, G., et al. (2007b) Evaluation of the Correlation between RF Exposimeter Reading and Real Human Exposure, in: 17th International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2007 , Munich, September 24-28, 2007.
Technology & applied research (Closed)
Diffusion of wireless technologies and technological lock-in
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Rohner, N., Boutellier, R. (2009). Diffusion of Wireless Communication Technologies and Technological Lock-In. 20th International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, January 12-16, Zurich.
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
An integrated model of EMF risk communication
Katrin Meier,
Matthias Holenstein,
Betty Zucker,
Prof. Dr. Matthias Haller
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Katrin Meier, Matthias Holenstein, Betty Zucker, Prof. Dr. Matthias Haller |
| Applicant/s: | Katrin Meier |
| Contactperson/s: | Katrin Meier (katrin.meier(at)sg.ch) |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Meier, K., Zucker, B., Cerf, F. (2007) An integrated model of EMF risk debate, in: 17th International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2007, Munich, September 24-28, 2007.
Meier, K., Zucker, B., Erifilidis, E. (2004) Mobilkonflikt, Begleitstudie zum Dialog über einen nachhaltigen Mobilfunk in der Schweiz, in: riskDOK, 02/2004.
Zucker, B., Meier, K., (2004) Zwischen Vorsorge und Versorgung, in: Neue Zürcher Zeitung, 189, 8.
Risk perception & communication (Aborted)
Empirical measures of market power in the telecommunications sector
Prof. Dr. John W. Mayo
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | 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
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Katharina Stärk Spallek |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Katharina Stärk Spallek |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Katharina Stärk Spallek (kstaerk(at)rvc.ac.uk) |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Baumann, P., Stärk, K. (2007) Exposure assessment for epidemiological studies in livestock: Measurement campaigns and simulations, in: 17th International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2007 , Munich, September 24-28, 2007
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
Expert and lay perception of health hazards associated with mobile phone base stations
Prof. Dr. Michael Siegrist
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Michael Siegrist |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Michael Siegrist |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Michael Siegrist (msiegrist(at)ethz.ch) |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Cousin, ME., Siegrist, M., (2010a). The public's knowledge of mobile communication and its influence on base station siting preferences. Health, Risk & Society, 12, 3, 231-250.
Peer reviewedCousin, ME., Siegrist, M., (2010b). Risk perception of mobile communication: a mental models approach. Journal of Risk Research, 13, 5, 599-620.
Peer reviewedCousin, M.E., Siegrist, M. (2008). Laypeople's Health Concerns and Health Beliefs in Regard to Risk Perception of Mobile Communication. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, 14, 1235-1249.
Peer reviewedCousin, M.E. (2008). Public's Perception of Mobile Communication and the Associated Health Hazard. PhD, ETH Zurich.
Siegrist, M., Cousin, C-E. (2007) Laypeople's Knowledge about Mobile Communication, in: 17th International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2007 , Munich, September 24-28, 2007.
Siegrist, M., Earle, T.C., Gutscher, H., Keller, C. (2005) Perception of mobile phone and base station risks, in: Risk Analysis, 25, 5, 1253-1264.
Peer reviewedBasic research (Closed)
Apoptosis in cultured brain cells following exposure to radiofrequency radiation
Dr Simon Bouffler,
Prof. Dr. James Uney,
Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr Simon Bouffler, Prof. Dr. James Uney, Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster |
| Applicant/s: | Dr Simon Bouffler |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr Simon Bouffler (simon.bouffler(at)hpa.org.uk) |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Moquet, J., Ainsbury, E., Bouffler, S., Lloyd, D. (2008). Exposure to low level GSM 935 MHz radiofrequency fields does not induce apoptosis in proliferating or differentiated murine neuroblastoma cells. Journal of Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 131, 3, 287-96.
Peer reviewedBasic research (Closed)
Effects of UMTS radio-frequency fields on well-being and cognitive functions in human subjects with and without subjective complaints
Prof. Dr. Peter Achermann,
Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster,
Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Peter Achermann, Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster, Prof. Dr. Martin Röösli |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Peter Achermann |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Peter Achermann (acherman(at)pharma.uzh.ch) |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Regel, S.J., Negovetic, S., Röösli, M., Berdiñas, V., Schuderer, J., Huss, A., Lott, U., Kuster, N., Achermann, P. (2006) UMTS base station-like exposure, well being and cognitive performance, in: EHP 2006, 114, 1270-1275.
Peer reviewedBasic research (Closed)
Impact of exposure to EMF on human genome stability: replication study and extension
Prof. Dr. Primo Schär,
Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Primo Schär, Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Primo Schär |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Primo Schär (primo.schaer(at)unibas.ch) |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Focke, F. , Schuermann, D. , Kuster, N. , Schär, P. (2009) DNA Fragmentation in Human Fibroblasts Under Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field Exposure, in: Mutation Research 683 (1-2):74-83, 2010.
Peer reviewedBasic research (Closed)
EMF and brain: Effects on cerebral blood flow, cerebral blood volume and neural activity
Prof. Dr. Martin Wolf
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Martin Wolf |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Martin Wolf |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Martin Wolf (martin.wolf(at)alumni.ethz.ch) |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Wolf, M., Haensse, D., Morren, G., Froehlich, J. (2006) Do GSM 900MHz signals affect cerebral blood circulation? A near-infrared spectrophotometry study, in: Optics Express, 14:6128-6141.
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
The impact of precautionary measures and scientific uncertainties on laypersons' EMF risk perception
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Wiedemann, P.M., Thalmann, A.T., Grutsch, M.A., Schütz, H. (2006) The impacts of precautionary measures and the disclosure of scientific uncertainty on EMF risk perception and trust, in: Journal of Risk Research, 9, 4, 361-372.
Peer reviewedThalmann, A.T. (2004a). Communication des incertitudes: Le cas „téléphonie mobile et les risques sanitaire“, in: Ligeron J.C. (eds.) Congrès Lambda Mu 14 « Risques & Opportunités » (Abstract Band 3). Bourges, October 11-13, 2004, 810-815.
Thalmann, A.T. (2004b). Risiko Elektrosmog: Wie ist Unsicherheit zu kommunizieren?, in: Eikmann, T. (Hrsg.) Gemeinsame Konferenz der International Society of Environmental Medicine und der Gesellschaft für Hygiene und Umweltmedizin, 3.-5. Oktober 2004, Halle/Saale. Umweltmedizin in Forschung und Praxis, 9, Nr.4, 202.
Thalmann, A.T. (2004c). Verständlichkeit von EMF-Broschüren. Wie Informationen von Laien verstanden und bewertet werden, in: FGF-Newsletter, 1/2004, 48-51.
Basic research (Closed)
Study on the feasibility of future epidemiological studies on health effects of mobile telephone base stations
Dr. Georg Neubauer
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Georg Neubauer |
| Applicant/s: | Dr. Georg Neubauer |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. Georg Neubauer (georg.neubauer(at)ait.ac.at) |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Röösli, M., Feychting, M., Hamnerius, Y., Kheifets, L., Kuster, N., Ruiz, I., Schüz, J., Wiart, J., Neubauer, G. (2006a) Feasibility of future epidemiological studies on possible health effects of mobile phone base stations. Joint Conference of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE) and the International Society for Exposure Assessment (ISEA), September 2-6, 2006, Paris, in: Epidemiology, 17, 6, 74.
Neubauer, G., Röösli, M., Feychting, M., Hamnerius, Y., Kheifets, L., Kuster, N., Ruiz, I., Schüz, J. and Wiart, J. (2005a) Study on the feasibility of future epidemiological studies on health effects of mobile telephone base stations: dosimetric criteria for an epidemiological base station study. Abstract submitted to WHO meeting on Base Stations Geneve 2005.
Neubauer, G., Röösli, M., Feychting, M., Hamnerius, Y., Kheifets, L., Kuster, N., Ruiz, I., Schüz, J., Überbacher, R., Wiart, J. (2005b). Study on the feasibility of epidemiological studies on health effects of mobile telephone base stations. Final Report. March 2005, Austrian Research Center Seiberdorf, ARC-IT-0124.
Neubauer, G., Röösli, M., Feychting, M., Hamnerius, Y., Kheeifets, L., Kuster, N., Schüz J. and Wiart, J. (2004) Feasibility of future epidemiological studies on possible health effects of mobile phone base stations in: BEMS 2004 Washington DC (Abstract CD).
Neubauer, G., Feychting, M., Hamnerius, Y., Kheifets, L., Kuster, N., Ruiz, I., Schüz, J., Überbacher, R., Wiart, J., Röösli, M. (2007a). Feasibility of future epidemiological studies on possible health effects of mobile phone base stations. Bioelectromagnetics, 28, 224-230.
Basic research (Closed)
Dose-effect relationship of electromagnetic field strengths (“handset-like” GSM signal) on sleep and sleep EEG
Prof. Dr. Peter Achermann,
Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Peter Achermann, Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Peter Achermann |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Peter Achermann (acherman(at)pharma.uzh.ch) |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Regel, S.J., Tinguely, G., Schuderer, R., Adam, M., Kuster, N., Landolt, H-P., Achermann, P. (2007). Pulsed radio-frequency electromagnetic fields: dose-dependent effects on sleep, the sleep EEG and cognitive performance. Journal of Sleep Research, 16, 253-258.
Peer reviewedRisk perception & communication (Closed)
Scientific evaluation of the participation project „Dialogue on sustainable mobile communication“
Prof. Dr. Matthias Haller,
Betty Zucker,
Katrin Meier
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Matthias Haller, Betty Zucker, Katrin Meier |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Matthias Haller |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Matthias Haller (matthias.haller(at)risiko-dialog.ch) |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Meier, K., Zucker, B., Cerf, F. (2007) An integrated model of EMF risk debate, in: 17th International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2007, Munich, September 24-28, 2007.
Meier, K., Zucker, B., Erifilidis, E. (2004) Mobilkonflikt, Begleitstudie zum Dialog über einen nachhaltigen Mobilfunk in der Schweiz, in: riskDOK, 02/2004.
Zucker, B., Meier, K., (2004) Zwischen Vorsorge und Versorgung, in: Neue Zürcher Zeitung, 189, 8.
Basic research (Closed)
Examination of the effects of low frequency mobile phone emissions on EEG-recorded brain electrical activity
Dr. Jon Dobson
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Jon Dobson |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Verschueren, S., Wieser, H.G., Dobson, J., (2004) Preliminary analysis of the effects of DTX mobile phone emissions on the human EEG, in: Proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop on Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields 2004, Kos, Greece (Ed. P. Kostarakis), 704-712.
Basic research (Closed)
Tradescantia micronucleus bioassay for detecting mutagenicity of GSM- and UMTS-fields
Dr. Martin Urech,
Dr. Hugo Lehmann,
Dr. Christina Pickl
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Martin Urech, Dr. Hugo Lehmann, Dr. Christina Pickl |
| Applicant/s: | Dr. Martin Urech |
| Contactperson/s: | Dr. Martin Urech (martin.urech(at)pulsbern.ch) |
| Type: | Economy |
Publications:
Lehmann, H., Urech, M., Pickl, C. (2003) Tradescantia micronucleus bioassay for detecting mutagenicity of GSM-fields, in: 15th International Zurich Symposium and Technical Exhibition on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2003, Zurich, February 18-20, 2003, 301-303.
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
Impact of information frames on laypersons’ risk appraisal
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Type: | Other |
Publications:
Thalmann, A.T. (2005). Risiko Elektrosmog. Wie ist Wissen in der Grauzone zu kommunizieren? Psychologie, Forschung, aktuell, Band 19, Weinheim: Beltz Verlag.
Thalmann, A.T. (2004a). Communication des incertitudes: Le cas „téléphonie mobile et les risques sanitaire“, in: Ligeron J.C. (eds.) Congrès Lambda Mu 14 « Risques & Opportunités » (Abstract Band 3). Bourges, October 11-13, 2004, 810-815.
Thalmann, A.T. (2004b). Risiko Elektrosmog: Wie ist Unsicherheit zu kommunizieren?, in: Eikmann, T. (Hrsg.) Gemeinsame Konferenz der International Society of Environmental Medicine und der Gesellschaft für Hygiene und Umweltmedizin, 3.-5. Oktober 2004, Halle/Saale. Umweltmedizin in Forschung und Praxis, 9, Nr.4, 202.
Thalmann, A.T. (2002) The impact of information frames on the laypersons’ risk appraisal, in: Wiedemann, P.M., Clauberg, M. (eds.) Integrated Risk Management: Strategic, Technical, and Organizational Perspectives, Final Programme of 12th SRA Europe Annual Meeting 2002 of Society for Risk Analysis, Berlin, July 21-24, 2002, 76.
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
Conditions of risk perception concerning EMF and its dependency on different types of knowledge transfer
Prof. Dr. Roland Scholz
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Roland Scholz |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Roland Scholz |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Roland Scholz (roland.scholz(at)env.ethz.ch) |
| Type: | University |
Technology & applied research (Closed)
Life cycle assessment of the mobile communication system UMTS towards eco-efficient systems
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Type: | Economy |
Publications:
Faist Emmenegger, M., Frischknecht, R., Stutz, M., Guggisberg, M., Witschi, R., Otto, T., (2004) Life cycle assessment of the mobile communication system UMTS towards eco-efficient systems, in: Int J LCA 2004, OnlineFirst.
Peer reviewedFaist Emmenegger, M., Frischknecht, R., Stutz, M., Guggisberg, M., Witschi, R., Otto, T., (2004) Ökobilanz deckt Optimierungspotenzial auf, in: Umwelt Focus, 1, 35-37.
Faist, M., Frischknecht, R., Jungbluth, N., Guggisberg, M., Stutz, M. Otto, T. Witschi, R. (2003) LCA des Mobilfunksystems UMTS. Schlussbericht, Uster: ESU-services.
Stutz, M., Faist, M., Frischknecht, R., Guggisberg, M. Witschi, R., Otto, T. (2003) Life cycle assessment of the mobile communication system UMTS: towards eco-efficient systems, in: Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Electronics and the Environment, Boston, May, 2003, 141–146.
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
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| 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 (Jean-Pierre.Zryd(at)unil.ch) |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Comino, E., Zrÿd, J.P., Alasonati, E., Saidi, Y., Zweiacker, P., Rachidi, F., (in press) Methods for the evaluation of possible biological effects of electromagnetic fields, in: Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium, PIERS’04, Pisa, March 28-31, 2004.
Zrÿd, J.P., Alasonati, E., Goloubinoff, P., Saidi, Y., Zweiacker, P., Rachidi, F., (in press) Tackling the problem of thermal versus non thermal biological effects of high frequency electromagnetic radiations, in: Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium, PIERS’04, Pisa, March 28-31, 2004.
Alasonati, E., Comino, E., Ianoz, M., Korovkin, N., Rachidi, F., Saidi, Y., Zrÿd, J.P., Zweiacker, P. (2003a) Fractal dimension: a method for the analysis of the biological effects of electromagnetic fields, in: 5th International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electromagnetic Ecology, St. Petersburg, Russia, September 2003, 405-407.
Alasonati, E., Comino, E., Giudice, A., Ianoz, M., Rachidi, F., Saidi, Y., Zrÿd, J.P., Zweiacker, P. (2003b) Use of the photosynthesis performance index to assess the effects of high frequency electromagnetic fields on the membrane integrity of the moss P. patens, in: 15th International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2003, Zurich, February 18-20, 2003, 297-299.
Saidi, Y., Alasonati, E., Zweiacker, P., Rachidi, F., Goloubinoff, P., Zrÿd, J.P. (2003) High frequency electromagnetic radiations induce a heat shock-like response in Physcomitrella patens, in: The Annual International Meeting for Moss Experimental Research, St. Louis, September 7-10, 2003, 22.
Alasonati, E., Comino, E., Ianoz, M., Korovkin, N., Rachidi, F., Schaefer, D., Zryd, J.P., Zweiacker, P. (2002) Use of fractal dimension for the analysis of biological effects of electromagnetic fields on the moss P. patens and the nematode C. elegans, in: The International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Europe 2002, Sorrento, Sept. 9-13, 2002, 991-995.
Zrÿd, J.P., Ianoz, M., Rachidi, F., Zweiacker, P. (2001) Influence of HF electromagnetic fields on the development and the molecular biology of the moss physcomitrella patens and the nematode caenorhabditis elegans, in: 14th International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2001, Zurich, February 20-22, 2001, 179-180.
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
Analysing and monitoring print media coverage on EMF-risks
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Type: | University of Applied Sciences and Arts |
Publications:
Wyss, V., Kuhn, H. (2001) Monitoring of media coverage of EMF risks, in: 14th International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2001, Zurich, February 20-22, 2001, 185-186.
Risk perception & communication (Closed)
Electromagnetic fields – perceived risks, social trust and confidence
Prof. Dr. em. Heinz Gutscher,
Prof. Dr. Michael Siegrist
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. em. Heinz Gutscher, Prof. Dr. Michael Siegrist |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. em. Heinz Gutscher |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. em. Heinz Gutscher |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Siegrist, M., Earle, T.C., Gutscher, H., Keller, C. (2005) Perception of mobile phone and base station risks, in: Risk Analysis, 25, 5, 1253-1264.
Peer reviewedGutscher, H., Siegrist, M. (2004) The need for a climate of trust, in: Mobile health and the environment: Resolving mobile health and the environment issues with corporate social responsibility, Risk Perception and Communication, IBC London, March 16-17, 2004, 3, 1-5.
Siegrist, M., Earle, T.C., Gutscher, H. (2003) Test of a trust and confidence model in the applied context of electromagnetic field (EMF) risks, in: Risk Analysis, 23, 4, 705-716.
Peer reviewedBasic research (Closed)
Effects of EMF exposure of type GSM on sleep, sleep EEG and cerebral blood flow
Prof. Dr. Peter Achermann
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Peter Achermann |
| Applicant/s: | Prof. Dr. Peter Achermann |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Peter Achermann (acherman(at)pharma.uzh.ch) |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Huber, R., Treyer, V., Schuderer, J., Buck, A., Kuster, N., Landolt, H.P., Achermann, P. (2005) Exposure to pulse-modulated radio frequency electromagnetic fields affects regional cerebral blood flow, in: European Journal of Neuroscience, 21:1000-1006.
Peer reviewedHuber, R., Schuderer, J., Graf, T., Jütz, K., Borbély, A.A., Kuster, N., Achermann, P. (2003) Radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposure in humans: estimation of SAR distribution in the brain, effects on sleep and heart rate, in: Bioelectromagnetics, 24, 262-276.
Peer reviewedAchermann, P., Huber, R., Schuderer, J., et al. Effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields of type GSM on sleep EEG and regional cerebral blood flow, in: 15th International Zurich Symposium and Technical Exhibition on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2003, Zurich, February 18-20, 2003, 289-292.
Huber, R., Treyer, V., Borbély, A.A., Schuderer, J., Gottselig, J.M.; Landolt, H.-P., Werth, E., Berthold, T. Kuster, N., Buck, A. Achermann, P. (2002) Electromagnetic fields, such as those from mobile phones, alter regional cerebral blood flow and sleep and waking EEG, in: J. Sleep Res. 2002, 11, 289-295.
Peer reviewedAchermann, P., Graf, T., Huber, R., Kuster, N., Borbély, A.A. (2001) Effects of exposure to pulsed 900 MHz electromagnetic fields on sleep and the sleep electroencephalogram, in: 14th International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2001, Zurich, February 20-22, 2001, 175.
Technology & applied research (Closed)
Defining measurement standards for and reducing measurement uncertainty of indoor EMF measurements
Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster |
| Contactperson/s: | Prof. Dr. Niels Kuster (kuster(at)itis.ethz.ch) |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Kühn, S., Kuster, N. (2010). Evaluation of Measurement Techniques to Show Compliance With RF Safety Limits in Heterogeneous Field Distributions. IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, 52, 4, 820-828.
Peer reviewedKühn, S. (2009). EMF Risk Assessment: Exposure Assessment and Compliance Testing in Complex Environments. Diss. ETH Zürich, # 18637.
Peer reviewedKühn, S., Kramer, A., Sepan, P., Kuster, N. (2007). EVALUATION OF MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES TO SHOW COMPLIANCE WITH RF SAFETY LIMITS IN HETEROGENEOUS FIELD DISTRIBUTIONS, The Bioelectromagnetics Society, 29th Annual Meeting, Abstract Collection, 318-320.
Kramer, A., Nikoloski, N., Kuster, N. (2003) Analysis of indoor rf-field distribution, in: 15th International Zurich Symposium and Technical Exhibition on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2003, Zurich, February 18-20, 2003, 305-306
Kramer, A., Fröhlich, J., Kuster, N. (2002) Towards danger of mobile phones in planes, trains, cars and elevators, in: Journal of the Physical Society of Japan, 71, 12, 3100.
Peer reviewedBasic research (Closed)
A ferromagnetic transduction mechanism for radio frequency bioeffects
Dr. Jon Dobson
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: | 01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970 |
| Scientist/s: | Dr. Jon Dobson |
| Type: | University |
Publications:
Cranfield, C., Wieser, H.G., Dobson, J. (2003a) Exposure of magnetic bacteria to simulated mobile phone-type RF radiation has no impact on mortality, in: IEEE Transactions on NanoBioscience; 2:146-149.
Peer reviewedCranfield, C., Wieser, H.G., Al Maddan, J., Dobson, J. (2003b) Evaluation of ferromagnetic transduction mechanisms for mobile phone bioeffects, in: IEEE Transactions on NanoBioscience 2: 40-43.
Peer reviewedDobson, J., Cranfield, C.G., Al Maddan, J., Wieser, H.G., (2003) Cell mortality in magnetite-producing bacteria exposed to GSM radiation, in: 15th International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2003, Zurich, February 18-20, 2003, 293-296.
Wieser, H.G., Dobson, J. (2001) A ferromagnetic transduction mechanism for radio frequency bioeffects, in: 14th International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2001, Zurich, February 20-22, 2001, 177-178.