Dr Elke Hacker

@ihop_research @_jonestamara @_SandiHayes @SandlerCarolina @rosa_spence @Griffith_Uni @griffithgrads @MenziesHealth Well Done !

Yesterday @_jonestamara officially received her #PhD! Tamara's research was on physical activity and safety and feasibility of exercise for women undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer. Congrats Tamara and her ihop supervisors @_SandiHayes @SandlerCarolina and @rosa_spence! 👏

More than a bottle’s worth of aerosol sunscreen could be needed to provide adequate protection for a whole body, says @HackerElke, with 250 seconds needed to spray each limb: 10play.com.au/theproject/art…

Heading outdoors this weekend? @CancerCouncilOz and @arpansanews have urged Australians to ditch aerosol sunscreen and slop it on the old-fashioned way following results of a new study led by @HackerElke at @MenziesHealth. Here's why 🧵

I am so proud to be a female scientist undertaking translational research with Cancer Council Victoria and ARPANSA. It was wonderful to see our project testing Aerosol Sunscreens feature on page-3 of The Sunday Telegraph and on Nine and 7news. #womeninscience #ARPANSA #SunSmart

Recently @HackerElke shared her recent work at the QLD Skin Cancer Prevention Collaborative Symposium. @HackerElke surveyed QLD school leavers at the School Leaver Festival 2021 to understand sun protection behaviours of adolescents. Keep an eye out for the results! 👀

@ihop_research @SandlerCarolina @cancerNSW @_SandiHayes Well Done Carolina, great achievement

Congratulations to @ihop_research Fellow @SandlerCarolina who was recently awarded a @cancerNSW Early Career Fellowship! 🎉 Carolina’s work will aim to improve outcomes in post-cancer #fatigue by facilitating access to evidence-based care. Read more ⤵️ tinyurl.com/2p8bhyes

#TeamMemberTuesday @HackerElke is one of ihop Senior Researchers. Elke’s research forms part of our cancer prevention stream and is focused on testing technology and creating solutions to prevent cancer. Watch this space this month as we share insights on Elke’s work! 👀

The @ihop_research program focuses on cancer prevention, early detection and the physical and psychosocial recovery process following cancer treatment. To see our projects across these areas visit improvinghealth.com.au/projects

Scientists: Support for an overhaul in the distribution of NHMRC funding - Sign the Petition! chng.it/YMm4J2GS via @ChangeAUS

Home nail polish drying devices emit small amounts of UV radiation, but how safe are they? Dr @HackerElke tested them to find out bddy.me/31sP4Bj @ARPANSANews #QUT #QUTHealth #UVRadiation

Last week @HackerElke started her REDI-BridgeTech fellowship on vaccine technology with the Vaxxas Team in Brisbane. As part of the fellowship, Elke will be looking at how new technology can be used to provide real-time #data for #vaccination programs.

UV radiation can reflect off surfaces like sand or concrete, meaning shade doesn't always prevent sunburn, writes @HackerElke + @LouiseBeHealthy: theconversation.com/i-cant-get-sun… @QUT

A myth-busting start to 2021 as @HackerElke & @LouiseBeHealthy clear up some common mistruths about sunburn in @ConversationEDU ☀️ bit.ly/39nbuaq

In 2019, after getting a terminal melanoma diagnosis, Jonny was told he was cancer-free! Before this news, he went to the brewmaster at the brewery he worked at, @GooseIsland and said instead of a tombstone, he wanted a beer, “Lost Palate”. Read his story: buff.ly/2IJsEGa

It’s been over a decade since we have seen large-scale national skin cancer prevention messaging like the well-known Slip, Slop, Slap campaign. To achieve real change in the sun protection habits of Australians, significant investment is needed in mass media campaigns.

Despite being raised in a culture of sun safety, young Australians are getting sunburnt at high rates! I chatted with @OnlyHuman4zzz about my research into the use of #VR tech to educate about sun exposure. soundcloud.com/onlyhuman4zzz/…

"You missed a spot!" Great to see @HackerElke & team's research gaining recognition. This webcam style UV camera lets users know when they've missed a spot in applying sunscreen and helps create engage sun protection messages. Technology + research = better sun safety in QLD!

Summer is almost here -- & that means people headed to the beaches in throngs. ☀️ Our researchers are working to keep people safe in crowds. On the w'end, @HackerElke traveled to the #GoldCoast to test her UV hand washing testing station. More 👉 bit.ly/3nFmzcC

The role of being a caregiver to one w/cancer can seem overwhelming, but it’s important to know that you are not alone, and you have support. We have created a caregiver support guide to help those who are taking on the responsibility of being a caregiver: buff.ly/2EHfBjb