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Biography
Research Director, Australian Centre for Radiofrequency Bioeffects Research (NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Energy) Attached to Brain Sciences Institute
Teaching
Biomedical Science/Engineering: Cellular Biophysics Cardiovascular and renal biophysics Aspects of medical imaging Physiological control mechanisms Emerging medical technologies
Research Interests
Investigation of possible health effects associated with Non-ionising Radiation (NIR: principally electrical power frequency electric and magnetic fields (EMF) and mobile telephony electromagnetic radiation (EMR). Calcium signalling in brain cells Blood-brain barrier permeability mathematical modelling of radiofrequency absorption in biological tissue
Publications Include
Loughran, S.P., Wood, A.W., Barton, J.M., Croft, R.J., Thompson, B., Stough, C. The effect of electromagnetic fields emitted by mobile phones on human sleep. Neuroreport 16:1973-1976 Wood, A.W., Cadusch, P.J. Cell calcium oscillations –the origin of their variability. Med Biol Engng Comput 43: 200-205 Hamblin, D.L., Wood, A.W., Croft, R.J., Stough, C. (2004). Examining the effects of electromagnetic fields emitted by GSM phones on human event-related potentials and performance during an auditory task. Clin Neurophysiol 115: 171-178 Wood, A.W., Hamblin, D.L., Croft, R.J. (2003). The use of a ‘phantom head’ to assess the possible direct pickup of mobile phone handset emissions by EEG electrode leads. Med Biol Engng Comput 41: 470-472 Dubaj, V., Mazzolini, A. P., Wood, A. W., Harris, M. (2002) Optic fibre bundle contact imaging probe employing a laser scanning confocal microscope. J Microscopy 207: 108-177
Awards and Grants
Centre for Research Excellence in Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Energy. NHMRC for 5 years (Consortium involving RMIT, Swinburne, Monash, Institute for Medical and Veterinary Science, Adelaide & Telstra Research Laboratory (2004 – 2008). Chief Investigator (with others from RMIT, Melbourne Uni). Multi-functional microscopy laboratory. ARC LIEF. (2005) Wood, A., Stough, C.K.K. Human Physiological Responses to Exposure to Mobile Phone-Type Radiation. NHMRC Strategic Reserve Fund.3 years (2001-2003) Wood, A., Wallace, J.G. The role of calcium signalling within neuronal-associated glial cells and its relationship to endothelial cells. Swinburne Chancellor's Strategic Initiatives Fund. 3 years (2000 – 2002, extended) Wood, A., Xue, C Modelling of induced currents in the foetus of the pregnant worker in high-voltage work. Three electrical utilities: 1 year (2003)
Other Projects
Member, Radiation Health Committee, Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency Secretary and Registrar, Australian Radiation Protection Accreditation Board
Consultant Activities
Former Short-term consultant/temporary advisor, World Health Organisation
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