Sunscreen Summit 19 March, 2018

The Australian Skin and Skin Cancer Research Centre (ASSC) hosted a Sunscreen Summit on 19 March, 2018. This invitation-only meeting brought together all stakeholder groups (including NGOs, government agencies, specialist colleges, research institutions, policy makers, consumers and investigators) in one forum to review the latest developments in skin cancer prevention.

Downloadable Presentations:

Health economics of skin cancer Louisa Gordon, QIMR Berghofer
Sunscreen testing & formulations John Staton, Dermatest Pty Ltd
Current sunscreen policies Monika Janda, University of Queensland
Effectiveness of sunscreen in humans Adele Green, QIMR Berghofer
Molecular studies of sunscreen in humans David Whiteman, QIMR Berghofer
Use of sunscreen in the Australian population Suzanne Dobbinson, Cancer Council Victoria
Safety of sunscreens Stephen Shumack, Australasian College of Dermatologists
Sunscreen regulations Cheryl McRae, Therapeutic Goods Administration
Consumer concerns about sunscreen: NZ Belinda Castles, Consumer NZ
CHOICE Australia Consumer Concerns Karina Bray, CHOICE
Sunscreen and (social) media Hollie Jenkins, Cancer Council Australia
Sunscreen and Vitamin D Rachel Neale, QIMR Berghofer
Studies of sunscreen penetration Tarl Prow, University of South Australia
Studies of Nano-particles Brian Gulson, Macquarie University