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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New research finds Vitamin D supplements do not prolong life Taking monthly vitamin D supplements is unlikely to increase life expectancy in the general Australian population, according to research from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute...
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ASSC Genetics Summit, 21 March 2022 The ASSC Genetics Summit was held on 21 March, 2022, at the Translational Research Institute, Brisbane. The overall aim of the Summit was to evaluate the current evidence and determine whether additional...
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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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