Sun exposure, vitamin D and photohealth over the lifetime [ 2016 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Robyn Lucas (Principal investigator)

Brief description Australia is a sunny country with a diverse population. Inappropriate sun exposure for skin type leads to skin cancer (mainly in the fair-skinned) and vitamin D deficiency (particularly in the darker-skinned). Potential benefits of sun exposure are broader than vitamin D production, but remain ill-defined. There are few data on appropriate sun exposure for children. This research fellowship builds the evidence to guide sun exposure messages.

Funding Amount $622,655.00

Funding Scheme Research Fellowships

Notes Research Fellowship