ARROWS CAMPAIGN AUDIENCE The campaign targets 18-24 year olds in NSW. This group is particularly at risk as they are less likely to protect their skin from the sun than the general population. KEY MESSAGES Melanoma is the most common cancer...
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2022 Skin Cancer Prevention Queensland Industry Forum Skin Cancer Prevention Queensland is a collaborative with representation from academic and research sectors, clinician-focused professional organisations, public health, government...
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AMC 2023 Australasian Melanoma Conference The Australasian Melanoma Conference (AMC) 2023 will be held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) on 24 and 25 March. AMC will be taking a hybrid approach to the conference in 2023...
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ASSC grant success for early career researchers announced The Australian Skin and Skin Cancer Research Centre (ASSC), is backing new research into skin and skin cancer with the announcement of the winners of the ASSC Early Career Researcher...
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Urgent appeal for volunteers to help solve sunscreen conundrum Does wearing sunscreen prevent healthy vitamin D production? It’s a simple question that confuses many Australians as they try to balance the risks and benefits of sun exposure. New...
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Skin & Skin Cancer Seminar, 19 August 2022 The ASSC Skin and Skin Cancer Seminars are back. This series aims to provide insights on the latest skin and skin cancer research field, while also featuring invited speakers from enabling...
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New research highlights the challenges of melanoma diagnosis QIMR Berghofer researchers have found that nearly a third of melanomas picked up during routine skin checks may not be harmful. The findings highlight the need for further research to...
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QIMR skin cancer researchers enlisted to fight for sunbed ban in England Two pioneering skin cancer experts, who helped deliver an outright ban on commercial sunbeds in Australia six years ago, are helping provide the case for a total ban in...
Read more ASSC Skin & Skin Cancer Seminar, 12 May 2022 The ASSC Skin and Skin Cancer Seminars are back. This series aims to provide updates on the latest skin and skin cancer research, while also featuring invited speakers from enabling fields. ...
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UQ microbiopsy deal could change the way skin conditions are diagnosed A skin microbiopsy device developed by researchers at The University of Queensland, that takes tissue samples smaller than 0.5mm in diameter, could change the way skin cancers...
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BETTER PATIENT OUTCOMES THE FOCUS OF NEW LINC GRANTS Translational Research Institute (TRI), Metro South Health (MSH) and Mater Research, have announced the recipients of almost $400,000 in new research grant funding through their jointly...
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Study finds genetic link between melanoma and autoimmune conditions A new study has found an intriguing link between the genetic risks for melanoma and autoimmune diseases. QIMR Berghofer’s Dr Upekha Liyanage said further research could lead to a...
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