Radiation Effects Research Foundation (RERF)

The Radiation Effects Research Foundation (RERF) is a nonprofit organization that studies the health effects of radiation exposure, particularly among those affected by the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Established jointly by Japan and the United States, RERF conducts long-term research to understand how radiation influences cancer and other diseases. Its findings help inform safety standards for radiation exposure worldwide, improving public health protections and advancing scientific knowledge about radiation's risks and impacts.