IES Webinar PNNL: The Growing Body of Research on Near Infrared and How it Could Change Lighting Practice
The “circadian era” of lighting has challenged lighting specifiers to expand beyond vision and aesthetics to account for how light can affect physiological wellbeing. Now the industry is beginning to learn that wellbeing isn’t just influenced by blue light, but also far red and near infrared (NIR) radiation. New products, bold claims, and nascent science offer an intriguing story of how an NIR-rich spectrum like sunlight could improve cognition, boost mood, reduce pain, repair tissue, and more. This presentation will introduce the science of photobiomodulation, outlining what is currently known and what could change in the future. It will also cover how lighting practice might change, and what to watch for as the science emerges.
Free registration for members / $29 USD for Non-Members
Registration for this event ends on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM (ET)
Participants will receive one (1) IES continuing education credits (CEUs).
