The last in a special QIMR Berghofer Originals 80th Anniversary podcast series Whether you’re fascinated by genetics, or just love a story with a little serendipity and a lot of grit, the last episode of the QIMR Berghofer Originals podcast series is a masterclass in what it means to push boundaries, build communities and stay curious for a lifetime. Hear how Professor Nick Martin turned twins into a research powerhouse and made Brisbane a hub of genetic discovery.
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The last in a special QIMR Berghofer Originals 80th Anniversary podcast series Whether you’re fascinated by genetics, or just love a story with a little serendipity and a lot of grit, the last episode of the QIMR Berghofer Originals podcast series is a masterclass in what it means to push boundaries, build communities and stay curious for a lifetime. Hear how Professor Nick Martin turned twins into a research powerhouse and made Brisbane a hub of genetic discovery.
Australia's population diversity may be helping to save our skin
BodyLab
16 minutes
1 year ago
Australia's population diversity may be helping to save our skin
QIMR Berghofer researchers have found that declining melanoma rates among young Australians have been influenced by the country's increasingly diverse population and more varied skin tones. New research from Professor David Whiteman has found almost 30% of young Australians now have a low to moderate risk of melanoma because of their ancestry and darker skin tones. While public health campaigns like the "Slip! Slop! Slap!" ads of the 1980s have been credited with reducing melanoma rat...
BodyLab
The last in a special QIMR Berghofer Originals 80th Anniversary podcast series Whether you’re fascinated by genetics, or just love a story with a little serendipity and a lot of grit, the last episode of the QIMR Berghofer Originals podcast series is a masterclass in what it means to push boundaries, build communities and stay curious for a lifetime. Hear how Professor Nick Martin turned twins into a research powerhouse and made Brisbane a hub of genetic discovery.
