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Presentation "Human exposure to magnetic fields from electromobility"
On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Gernot Schmid of Seibersdorf Laboratories will give a public online lecture at the BfS Colloquium on the topic of "Human Exposure to Magnetic Fields from Electromobility" (in German). The study was conducted by a project team of Seibersdorf Labor GmbH, the Research Center for Environmental Electromagnetic Compatibility (femu) at RWTH Aachen University Hospital, and the ADAC e.V. Technology Center.
For more details, please see the BfS homepage (in German only).
Research funding
The FSM is awarding CHF 150,000 in 2025 for a research project investigating exposure to high-frequency electro-magnetic fields from new satellite communication applications (such as Starlink, OneWeb, Kuiper). Interested researchers are invited to submit a pre-proposal by June 30, 2025.
For more details, please see the FSM homepage.
On our own behalf: restrictions on content
Unfortunately, we have to stop including articles on the following topics:
- transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS, iTBS, rTMS, etc.)
- transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
- other therapeutic applications of electric current (TENS, DBS, etc.)
Rationale: The number of publications that are considered relevant for inclusion in the EMF-Portal has increased significantly in recent years and especially in 2024 (see figure). An analysis of the newly included articles published in 2024 (approx. 3700) revealed that approx. 1500 of these were articles on TMS, tDCS, or other therapeutic applications of electric current. This concerns clinical studies, but also, to a large extent, reviews and technical/dosimetric articles.
As financial support for the EMF-Portal has, unfortunately, decreased significantly in recent years, we have had to make these restrictions on content.
We regret this step and hope for your understanding. If you would like to support the EMF-Portal, we would be delighted to receive your donation. IMPORTANT: Please specify the purpose of the transfer (reference).
femu is looking for a scientist (biology, epidemiology, medicine)
femu is looking for a scientist in the field of biology, epidemiology, or medicine with immediate effect. Please have a look at our job advertisement (in German). We are looking forward to your application.
Dr. Sarah Drießen appointed to committee of the German Commission on Radiological Protection
At the beginning of 2025, Dr. Sarah Drießen of the Research Center for Bioelectromagnetic Interaction (femu) of University Hospital RWTH Aachen (provider of EMF-Portal) was appointed to the committee on “Non Ionizing Radiation” of The German Commission on Radiological Protection (SSK). The committee evaluates health effects of non-ionizing radiation and and is tasked with advising the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV).
Please find more information on the SSK homepage.
BioEM 2025 - Call for abstracts
BioEM 2025, the international conference on bioelectromagnetics, will take place in Rennes, France, June 22-27, 2025.
The call for abstracts for platform presentations and poster sessions has started 2nd of January and the deadline is extended until 14th of February.
Please find more information on the BioEM 2025 homepage.
BioEM - Call for Short Term Mission
The international Society on Bioelectromagnetics (BioEM) announces the open call for Short Term Mission of Students or Early Stage Researchers (STM) for low-middle income countries and high income countries. Application opens on 10th September 2024 and ends on 1st November 2024.
Please find more information on the application procedure on the BioEM Website.
Database maintenance
On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, between 8 AM and 11:30 AM CEST the IT Center of the RWTH Aachen will carry out maintenance work on our database. During this time, the EMF-Portal will be unavailable. We kindly ask for your understanding for this measure.
Bioelectromagnetics: Special Issue on "Experimental and numerical dosimetry for 5G and 6G"
The journal Bioelectromagnetics announces a call for the Special Issue on "Experimental and numerical dosimetry for 5G and 6G".
Fifth generation (5G) and future sixth generation (6G) communication networks will apply current technological trends by utilizing new millimeter wave bands. It is expected that exposure to electromagnetic fields from 5G and 6G wireless communication sources will cause concern amongst public and health authorities about their safety, since they implement new and emerging technologies. Novel numerical/experimental assessment exposure and dosimetry studies are, therefore, needed to provide in-depth knowledge of realistic exposure scenarios to 5G and 6G systems/technologies, e.g., those of beamforming techniques and Advanced Antenna Systems (AAS). Please find more information on the journal website.
Submission deadline is Monday, 30 September 2024.
Erice course "Advances in Electroporation-Based Therapy"
The 11th Course of the International School of Bioelectromagnetism “A. Chiabrera” will be held from May 2 to May 7, 2025 in Erice, Italy. The Course entitled "Advances in Electroporation-Based Therapy: from Principles to Clinical Applications" has been organized in collaboration with the BioEM Society. The goal of the course is to explore electroporation-based treatments, understanding key physical principles and recent clinical advances. Attendances will learn the crucial role of electric fields and the importance of treatment planning across various therapies. The course is aimed at researchers and medical professionals.
Please find more information on the school website.
