At the 68th Annual Meeting of the Japan Radiation Research Society and the 6th Asian Congress of Radiation Research, held in Hiroshima in October 2025, Dr. Nori Nakamura, Advisor and Specially Appointed Researcher at the Radiation Effects Research Foundation (RERF), was presented with the Asian Association for Radiation Research (AARR) Senior Level Award.

AARR is an organization that connects researchers, individuals, and students interested in radiation research across Asia in such diverse disciplines as biology, medicine, physics, and chemistry. Since its founding in Hiroshima in 2005 with the mission of advancing the field of radiation research, AARR has actively worked to promote the development of radiation research, foster collaboration among scientists, and encourage the exchange of knowledge and ideas across Asia and throughout the world.

The AARR Senior Level Award is presented to individuals who embody AARR’s mission of advancing radiation science and promoting international exchange. The award recognizes those who have made outstanding achievements in the field of radiation research, demonstrated long-standing contributions, and achieved noteworthy accomplishments in promoting research and fostering collaboration across Asia. It also honors individuals who have had a lasting impact on the radiation research community through a wide range of activities, including the mentorship of younger researchers, interdisciplinary collaboration, and contributions to international scientific exchange.

Dr. Nakamura has been affiliated with RERF since 1984 and specializes in radiation genetics and radiation biology. He has actively communicated his research findings through presentations at academic conferences as well as publications. Dr. Nakamura’s efforts to promote the dissemination of knowledge in the field are highly regarded, leading to his being recognized with this prestigious award.

Dr. Nakamura’s receipt of this award will serve as a great source of encouragement for other RERF researchers, who will continue to devote themselves to research on the health and genetic effects of radiation.