POL: American Society for Photobiology: Handbook for Officers - Purpose

ASP: HANDBOOK OF THE DUTIES . . . PURPOSE


The purpose of the Society shall be:

1. To promote original research in photobiology. Photobiology is broadly defined to include all biological phenomena involving non-ionizing radiation. It is recognized that photobiological responses are the result of chemical and/or physical changes induced in biological systems by non-ionizing radiation.

2. To facilitate the integration of different disciplines in the study of photobiology.

3. To promote the dissemination of knowledge of photobiology.

4. To provide information on the photobiological aspects of national and international problems.

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