UCD Get Sun Smarter: Second Annual Sun Awareness Event to Prevent ‘Killer Tans’
On 9th and 10th April, we hosted our second annual ‘UCD Get Sun Smarter’ event in collaboration with the Charles Institute for Dermatology, Systems Biology Ireland and the Irish Cancer Society. At the two-day sun awareness event, the Irish Skin Foundation provided students, staff and members of the public with guidance on how […]
Our 4th Annual Dermatology Study Day for Healthcare Professionals
On Saturday, 6th April we hosted our fourth annual Dermatology Study Day in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin. The programme was aimed at healthcare professionals with an interest in dermatology. Attendees came from all branches of nursing, pharmacy and general practice. The objective of the study day is to provide healthcare professionals with an opportunity to […]
ISF Contributes to Irish Independent’s ‘Skin & Dermatology’ Supplement
We were delighted to contribute to the special ‘Skin & Dermatology’ supplement, which appeared in the Irish Independent (Friday, 29th March) and on HealthNews.ie in partnership with MediaPlanet. The supplement provides insight and guidance on a number of common skin diseases affecting Irish people including skin cancer, psoriasis, acne and eczema. Skin diseases in Ireland […]
UCD Get Sun Smarter!
Join us for our 2nd annual ‘Get Sun Smarter’ awareness event which aims to prevent ‘Killer Tans’, 11am – 2pm on 9th & 10th April in the O’Brien Centre for Science East, UCD. Attendees at this free public two-day event can look forward to: The latest Melanoma research findings from Systems Biology Ireland, Charles Institute […]
The ISF announces details of our 4th annual Dermatology Study Day
The ISF announces details of our 4th annual Dermatology Study Day: 6th April 2019 Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Arran Quay, Dublin 8. Delegates of the ISF Dermatology Study Day can look forward to a interesting line up of expert speakers from the world of dermatology. Join us for our annual series of talks on skin […]
Healthy Ireland consultation on skin cancer prevention plan
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland. Yet in most cases, it is preventable and early detection leads to better outcomes. With rates projected to treble over the next 25 years, how can this trend be reversed? Government-led approach to skin cancer prevention Healthy Ireland (HI) is the national framework for action to […]
A ‘Thank you’ to Bernie and Peter Rice, and The Melanoma Trust
The Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) would like to extend a big thank you to Bernie and Peter Rice with the help of the Parent’s Association of Scoil Riada, Kilcock, Co Kildare for their generous donation to the ISF. The ISF will ensure both donations are used to support the Protect & Inspect skin cancer awareness campaign. […]
The low down on Henna Tattoos and Sunscreen – Selene Daly with Pat Kenny
Listen back to Dermatology Nurse Specialist Selene Daly discuss Henna Tattoos and their potential long term impact. Sunscreen also features in this edition.
Influencing sun protection behaviour: lessons from Australia
The National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026, published last year recommends that the Department of Health to “the develop a national skin cancer prevention plan and oversee its implementation as a priority. The plan will prioritise children, outdoor workers, sunbed users and those who pursue outdoor leisure activities” With Ireland facing increased incidence of skin cancers year […]
New Ross TY students say “UV Been Warned” in school cancer campaign
Transition Year class’ Young Social Innovators campaign We are a group of Transition Years from Our Lady of Lourdes Secondary School, New Ross, Wexford. Our Young Social Innovators project is called “UV Been Warned”. We chose this name because our project is all about raising awareness on the dangers of skin cancer and how to be […]
