8th International Workshop on the Causes of Childhood Leukemia — Munich 2026
The German Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) hosts the 8th International Workshop on childhood leukemia causes, July 8–10, 2026 in Munich. ELF-EMF exposure is among the key topics. Hybrid format available.
About This Workshop
The German Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) hosts the 8th International Workshop on the Causes of Childhood Leukemia, taking place July 8–10, 2026 in Munich, Germany. Online participation is also available.
This long-running workshop series brings together researchers investigating the causes of childhood leukemia — one of the most studied associations in environmental health. Extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMF) from power lines have been classified as a “possible carcinogen” (IARC Group 2B) based on epidemiological evidence of increased childhood leukemia risk.
Why It Matters for EMF Research
The ELF-EMF/childhood leukemia association remains one of the most robust findings in bioelectromagnetics, with multiple pooled analyses showing elevated risk at exposures above 0.3–0.4 μT. This workshop is a key venue for researchers working on:
- Epidemiological evidence for ELF-EMF and childhood cancer
- Biological mechanisms underlying the association
- Risk assessment and exposure characterization
- Other environmental risk factors for childhood leukemia
How to Participate
The workshop offers both in-person and online participation. Visit the official workshop website for registration details, program, and deadlines.