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Research

The research conducted by STUK yields new information related to the use, occurrence and effects of radiation. One key objective is to expand professional knowledge that supports the regulatory operations and the maintenance of emergency preparedness.



Research

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Research areas

The main research areas are

  • Health effects of radiation.
  • Exposure of Finns to natural radioactivity.
  • Preparedness for nuclear and radiation accidents.
  • Research support.
  • Radiation detection methods and dosimetry
Research in STUK

Research in STUK

 The Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health called an international expert team to evaluate the research activities of STUK. According to the report, the research at STUK is of high level but more attention should be paid to priorisation of the projects.

 

Department of Research and Environmental Surveillance

Department of Research and Environmental Surveillance

Most of STUK research is carried out by the Department of Research and Environmental Surveillance.  In addition, research supporting the regulatory functions is carried out by the Department of Radiation Practises Regulation and the Laboratory for Non-Ionizing Radiation. STUK's research networks involve well over 100 national and international partners. Read more

Research publications

Research publications

One can read more about the results of STUK's research projects in the Publications section. Printed publications are also available for ordering.  Read more

NOTE

NOTE - Non-targeted effects of
ionising radiation

The European Integrated Project NOTE aims to expand the current understanding of health effects caused by low-level doses of ionising radiation. NOTE is coordinated by STUK: www.note-ip.org

MELODI

MELODI - Multidisciplinary European Low Dose Initiative

A European Platform dedicated to low dose risk research was given the acronym MELODI. The First Open Workshop was in Stuttgart on September 2009: www.melodi-online.eu