Japan
Institute of Environmental Radioactivity, Fukushima University (IER-Fukushima University)
- Address: 1 Kanayagawa, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture 960-1296, Japan
- Website: http://www.ier.fukushima-u.ac.jp/index_e.html
The Institute of Environmental Radioactivity (IER) was established in 2013. The major objective is to undertake basic and applied research on radionuclides behaviour in the environment, including forests, rivers, lakes, and oceans, and the effects of chronic radiation exposures on biota. IER is ideally located close to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident site and affected areas, allowing ready access to diverse field sites. IER is open to the world and aims to create a Centre of Excellence in the field of environmental radioactivity by integrating practical experiences and expertise of the international scientific community.