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Simone Harrison is an Adjunct Professor at James Cook University and holds an Adjunct Associate Professor position at the University of Southern Queensland. With over 34 years of experience, she specializes in epidemiology and public health solutions targeting skin cancer prevention, particularly melanoma and pigmented moles. Her research focuses on childhood sun exposure's role in melanoma risk, UV radiation's impact on immunity, and sun-protective clothing efficacy. She has directed multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and attracted over $7 million in research funding while working part-time due to family commitments.
- Key Affiliations: Queensland Skin Cancer Prevention Alliance, SunSmart Program Expert Advisory Committee (Cancer Council NSW), Education Queensland's SunSmart School Uniform Advisory Panel, Standards Australia's Technical Committee TX-021
Her research interests include:
- UV radiation exposure patterns in occupational groups (teachers, outdoor workers)
- Development of sun-protection standards for clothing and built environments
- Behavioral interventions for sun-safe practices in schools and sports
Recent studies highlight innovative approaches like parametric human modeling for clothing efficacy and shade auditing in urban planning. Despite no formal awards listed, her contributions have shaped national sun-protection policies and standards. She has advised over 100+ peer-reviewed publications and pioneered interventions like the North Queensland sun-safe clothing RCT. Current efforts focus on bridging research with community implementation through multi-stakeholder collaborations.
