The impact of our research
Even though we live in the Sunshine State and get our vitamin D from the sun, one in 3 Australians is deficient in vitamin D – also known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’.
This raises important questions – does regular sunscreen interfere with our body’s ability to make vitamin D? How do we strike a balance between protecting our skin from cancer and getting enough vitamin D?
Our QIMR Berghofer researchers are on a mission to find answers to these questions.