Improving skin cancer prevention: motivating preventive behaviours using knowledge of personalised genomic risk of melanoma
Project Details
The aim of our study is to evaluate whether we can improve the Australian public’s skin cancer prevention behaviours, particularly reducing exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, by giving personalised information about melanoma genetic risk. We will also explore the psycho-social, ethical, and economic implications of receiving this information. The results of our study are likely to influence the future of skin cancer prevention in Australia.
Researchers
A/Professor Anne Cust
A/Professor Ainsley Newson
A/Professor Rachael Morton
Professor Michael Kimlin
Dr Matthew Law
A/Professor Judy Law
Dr Suzanne Dobbinson
Professor Peter Kanetsky
Funding
NHMRC (APP112822)
Start Date: 2017
End Date : 2020
Funding Amount
$1041,720
Research Group
Health Humanities and Social Sciences Unit
Faculty Research Themes
School Research Themes
Key Contact
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