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25.01.2022 Skin cancer researcher Dr Elke Hacker is in the running for a 2020 Queensland Women in STEM prize -- People's Choice Award. Elke's research focusses on the use of technology, like phone apps, to prevent cancer. YES! People's choice means you get to vote on who wins.... Let's all pitch in and show her support by voting. Simply follow this quick and easy link and voteElke Hacker: https://www.thinkable.org/submission_entries/D96xxg3Y

25.01.2022 We are looking for individuals to participate in a focus group at Kelvin Grove, QUT about sun protection and testing new technologies. Receive a $20 voucher. Email your interest [email protected]

24.01.2022 UV detection stickers were trialled by Dr Elke Hacker in a study at the November 2017 Ashes Cricket Test. The results found the stickers are effective reminders to reapply sunscreen throughout the day when people are outside for long periods.

22.01.2022 Dr Elke Hacker on 10 news talking about her latest sunscreen research

19.01.2022 We invited over 650 school leavers to take part in a research study to find out if a UV-reactive wristband encourages and prompts sun protection.

19.01.2022 In a recent study, Dr Elke Hacker tested UV wristbands which change colour when in sunlight indicating to the user sun protection is required. The study found the majority of the 188 young adults who were provided with the UV wristbands reported increased use of sunscreen and sunglasses.

16.01.2022 We are looking for parents/guardians of young children aged 2-6 years old to participate in sunscreen research.

14.01.2022 Summer is set to be a scorcher! Have you got a few minutes to spare to help with QUT’s Sunscreen and Young Children (SAY) study which looks at sunscreen and oth...er sun-protective behaviours in young children and their caregivers. If you are the parent/guardian of a young child aged 2-6 years old please click on the link for more information. https://research.qut.edu.au//participate-in-a-study-about/

13.01.2022 QUT Researchers are looking for young adults to participate in a focus group at QUT, Kelvin Grove about virtual reality (VR) technology for health education and wellbeing. Complete our surveys, try the VR technology and provide feedback. Receive a $20 voucher. ... Email [email protected]

13.01.2022 A smart handwashing station developed by Dr Elke Hacker from QUT and colleagues at Designworks delivers real-time feedback on how well you have washed your hands, is a simple, instant and effective way to let you know how effective your handwashing technique is and where you can improve. After testing earlier this year, the smart handwashing station will be set up on the Gold Coast Esplanade this weekend to communicate the importance of hand hygiene amongst visitors. Come say Hello!

11.01.2022 "ECHO findings will have the potential to influence clinical practice first and foremost for Australian women, but may also influence future gynaecological care... worldwide" ECHO is the first ever exercise intervention clinical trial run by ANZGOG. Read Principal Investigator Prof Sandi Hayes comments on ECHO here http://www.anzgog.org.au/inform/news/sandi-hayes-echo/ #GynaecologicalCancerAwarenessMonth #TogetherWeAreStronger #clinicaltrials #gynaecologicaloncology #cancerresearch

11.01.2022 Have your say on sun protection! Take Cancer Council Queensland's Everyday Health Survey today and help guide the future of skin cancer prevention: https://cancerqld.org.au//other-wa/everyday-health-survey/

10.01.2022 Did you know melanoma is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among young people aged 15-29 years old? We helped fit this year’s official Safer Schoolies wristba...nds with a UV detecting silicon slider that changes colour when exposed to UV as a reminder to slip, slop, slap, seek and slide while celebrating The wristbands were developed in partnership with QUT (Queensland University of Technology) and the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women. #SunSafety #Schoolies2019

08.01.2022 Is your hand washing up to scratch? A new smart handwashing station developed by public health researcher Dr Elke Hacker uses UV light to highlight the areas we miss when washing our hands to prevent #COVID19. We are currently looking for sites to trial the device please contact [email protected] if you are interested in a free trial.

04.01.2022 Fun in the Sun Fun in the sun always comes with warnings always apply a good sunscreen, with a cocktail of protective chemicals that block some of the sun’s U...V light. Over-exposure might otherwise damage skin cells, and perhaps their DNA too, leading to cancers like melanoma. One detail that’s perhaps forgotten is how often to cream up as its protective effect only lasts for a few hours. Spectators at a recent cricket test match in Australia were asked to trial a new skin-saving sticker, which changes colour to remind the wearer to re-apply. Worn of the hand here, ‘SPOTMYUV’ stickers change from colourless to purple as chemicals inside react to the sunlight. One side of these stickers are lathered with a sun cream, showing how its protection eventually wears off. These discreet devices could be just the thing to reduce the cases of melanomas, and sunburn, worldwide. Written by John Ankers Image from work by Elke Hacker and colleagues Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia Image originally published under a Creative Commons Licence (BY 4.0) Published in Preventive Medicine, July 2019 Originally on http://www.bpod.mrc.ac.uk/archive/2019/8/3 You can also follow BPoD on Instagram, Twitter and Tumblr

02.01.2022 Last chance! We are looking for parents/guardians of young children aged 2-6 years old to participate in sunscreen research. https://bit.ly/2RjMKFf

01.01.2022 Research in action Queensland Health and Surf Life Saving Queensland are giving away UV-sensing wristbands in #Brisbane these school holidays. The initiat...ive is based on PHSW research by Elke Hacker & team, which looks at using technology to promote sun safety. Want to read more? Journal article: https://bit.ly/3ij9UsG Blogpost: https://bit.ly/3ielIfT

01.01.2022 Looking for a fun activity to do with the kids these school holidays? We are looking for parents/guardians of young children aged 2-6 years old to participate in sunscreen research. https://bit.ly/2RjMKFf