Dr Elke Hacker has developed a way to check if you are washing your hands properly to avoid picking up the coronavirus infection. The ‘smart’ handwashing station she has developed integrates a UV light and camera technology to provide a visual representation of how clean your hands are after washing. “The method is simple,” Dr Hacker…
Is there enough sunscreen in your cosmetic products?
Dr Elke Hacker from the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI) partnered with the Wellness Matters program, Department of Health Safety and Environment at QUT, to undertake a research study assessing the coverage of cosmetics with SPF by using UV cameras. A UV camera is designed to image ultraviolet light, the same UV light…
Could a UV wristband help prevent sunburn?
As 18,000 school leavers hit the Gold Coast to celebrate the end of school and exams we have come up with a clever way to reach these school leavers – a silicon UV-reactive slider that is included on the official Safer Schoolies wristband that indicates when their skin has had enough sun. Just a couple of sunburns can leave the skin…
Participate in a focus group on new technologies to help prevent sunburn
Many Australians still get sunburnt on a regular basis, despite having good knowledge and sun-protective intentions. QUT researchers want to talk to people about their current sun protection strategies and discuss some exciting, new technology to help prevent sunburn. You will be asked to participate in a 70 minute focus group at QUT,…
Seeking research participants: UV cameras and sunscreen use
Dr Elke Hacker from the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI) is seeking participants for a research study using UV cameras. You may be eligible to participate if you are 18 years of age or older. Individuals will not be able to participate if they have an allergy to sunscreen. Participants will be asked to visit IHBI to…
Participate in a study about children and sunscreen use
We are conducting the Sunscreen and Young Children (SAY) study looking at sunscreen and other sun protective behaviour in young children and their caregivers. We’re looking for participants who are the parent/guardian of a young child aged 2-6 years. Please download the attached Participant Flyer recruitment flyer recruitment flyer for…
UV sticker raises cricket fans’ sunscreen use
UV detection stickers trialled by QUT researchers at the November 2017 Ashes Test at the Gabba have scored with cricket fans. The stickers, some of which were tagged with Cricket Australia’s official 2017 campaign hashtag #BeatEngland, contained UV-sensitive ink which changes colour to warn people when the effect of their sunscreen is…
Make Your Mark! Women in Technology
Congratulations to Dr Elke Hacker who has been nominated for a 2019 Women in Technology Award – Making My Mark. The award winner will be announced at the 22nd Annual Women in Technology Awards Gala Dinner for 2019. The gala celebrates the achievements of women working in technology and life sciences.
Seeking volunteers: Do foundations and moisturisers with SPF provide coverage from the sun?
Exciting new research is aiming to assess the coverage of commercially available cosmetics (such as foundations or skin care creams) that include SPF for intermittent sun exposure in indoor workers. Dr Hacker is seeking staff, 18 years of age or older, who regularly use cosmetic products with SPF 5 or higher on their face such as…
Help us to determine safe sun exposure levels
We are seeking participants to help us determine safe sun exposure levels. Participants will be asked to visit the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation to have different low doses of UV radiation on their back and skin biopsies 24 hours after exposure. Participants are reimbursed $100 cash. Click HERE to view the participant…
Could smart wearables prevent dangerous sunburn?
Getting sunburnt could be another rebellious rite of passage for young people, says QUT public health researcher Dr Elke Hacker who is testing new UV detection wearables to try to make sun safety part of daily routine. “Throwing off the ‘rashie’ Mum’s made you wear or not putting on a hat after years of ‘no hat, no play,’ are like other…
Sun Protection and the Ugly Xmas Rashie
We’ve teamed up with wearable UV indicator sticker company Suncayr and the Ugly Xmas Rashie to look at people’s sun protection habits. People who buy an Ugly Xmas Rashie will receive a sample pack of Suncayr SPOTMYUV™ UV indicating spots that mimic skin to tell you when to reapply sunscreen. Participants are asked to complete an online…