Funding success for early career skin cancer researchers The Australian Skin and Skin Cancer Research Centre (ASSC), is backing new research into skin and skin cancer with the announcement of the four winners of the ASSC Early Career Researcher...
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Interactive text messaging reduces sunburn for those at risk Regular and interactive text messaging has been shown to be an effective way to help young people avoid sunburn by changing their behaviour. A team led by University of Queensland...
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Skin & Skin Cancer Seminar, 21 July, 2021 The ASSC Skin and Skin Cancer Seminars are back. This series looks at providing insights into the latest skin and skin cancer research field, while also featuring invited speakers from enabling...
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2021 ASSC Annual Scientific Meeting Please save the date for the 2021 ASSC Annual Scientific Meeting. Friday 8 OctoberTranslational Research Institute
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UQ research finds new way to reduce scarring Researchers have been able to reduce scarring by blocking part of the healing process in research that could make a significant difference for burns and other trauma patients. University of...
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Sun Exposure Summit Success The Australian Skin and Skin Cancer Research Centre (ASSC) hosted the Sun Exposure Summit, in March 2021. The Summit took the form of a 2-day virtual conference, followed one week later by an invitation-only...
Read more Skin & Skin Cancer Seminar, 12 May, 2021 The ASSC Skin and Skin Cancer Seminars are back. This series looks at providing insights into the latest skin and skin cancer research field, while also featuring invited speakers from enabling fields...
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Researchers develop new test to help fight deadly melanoma Researchers from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute have developed a prototype test that can help identify if patients with deadly metastasised melanoma are likely to benefit from...
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ASSC Sun Exposure Summit March 2021 The sun has both risks and benefits for health. The risks are well established (skin cancer, premalignant skin lesions, cataract, pterygia) but the benefits are less clear. Generation of vitamin D is an...
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ON DEMAND NOW AVAILABLE The Global Advances and Controversies in Skin Cancer (GAC-SC) hosted live presentations at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on Friday 5th & Saturday 6th November 2021. This exciting event brought...
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Skin cancer research receives strong support from Metro South Health The funding for skin cancer research received a boost from Health services and philanthropic partners at the recent 2021 Metro South Health Research Support Scheme Grants...
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World-first skin cancer treatment aims to help transplant patients A new medication which can be applied to the skin could help prevent organ transplant recipients from developing harmful skin cancers. The world-first treatment being developed...
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