Dr Elke Hacker

#Skincancer researcher, #GriffithUni, #improvinghealthoutcomes.

Find me wherever there are large crowds in the sun.

#festivals #cricket #beach

[Dr Elke Hacker @HackerElke]

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

[Griffith University @Griffith_Uni]

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: https://t.co/LvbTIfsTZa

[Griffith University @Griffith_Uni]

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 🧵

[Dr Elke Hacker @HackerElke]

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

[ihop Research Group @ihop_research]

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! 👀

[Dr Elke Hacker @HackerElke]

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

[ihop Research Group @ihop_research]

#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! 👀

[ihop Research Group @ihop_research]

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 https://t.co/O0sX3Mq6Ar

[Dr Elke Hacker @HackerElke]

Scientists: Support for an overhaul in the distribution of NHMRC funding - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/Khs5OnuOqt via @ChangeAUS

[QUT @QUT]

Home nail polish drying devices emit small amounts of UV radiation, but how safe are they? Dr @HackerElke tested them to find out https://t.co/HJhWiM2JsG @ARPANSANews #QUT #QUTHealth #UVRadiation

[QUT School of Public Health and Social Work (PHSW) @QUTphsw]

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.

[The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand @ConversationEDU]

UV radiation can reflect off surfaces like sand or concrete, meaning shade doesn't always prevent sunburn, writes @HackerElke + @LouiseBeHealthy:
https://t.co/hQQjxMnxaD @QUT

[QUT School of Public Health and Social Work (PHSW) @QUTphsw]

A myth-busting start to 2021 as @HackerElke & @LouiseBeHealthy clear up some common mistruths about sunburn in @ConversationEDU ☀️

https://t.co/W8u7tdctdh

[Melanoma Research Foundation @CureMelanoma]

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: https://t.co/GCxuleD6KM

[CancerCouncilOz @CancerCouncilOz]

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.

[Dr Elke Hacker @HackerElke]

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.

https://t.co/uqV7Msn0SX

[QUT School of Public Health and Social Work (PHSW) @QUTphsw]

"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!

[QUT School of Public Health and Social Work (PHSW) @QUTphsw]

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 👉 https://t.co/sxGYgIxtxE

[Melanoma Research Foundation @CureMelanoma]

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: https://t.co/o8RzUUxbIY