Grosskopf-Kroiher, Debora | Mauch, Cornelia - PP 1
Cancer Prevention Project: Die Sonne und Wir
Dr. Debora Grosskopf-Kroiher
Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne | CMMC Research Building
Managing Director | Scientific Coordinator
Head - Skin Cancer Prev. Project - PP 1
DIE SONNE UND WIR
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Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne | CMMC Research Building
Robert-Koch-Str. 21
50931 Cologne
Prof. Dr. Dr. Cornelia Mauch
CMMC Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne
Head - Skin Cancer Prevention Project - PP 1
DIE SONNE UND WIR
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CMMC Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne
Robert-Koch-Straße 21
50931 Cologne
Introduction
The project “DIE SONNE UND WIR” is an educational outreach activity for children aimed at increasing their awareness towards sun exposure as a primary preventative strategy to decrease skin cancer rates in adults. Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is a major risk factor for the development of skin cancer.
The risk of skin cancer can be significantly reduced by simple changes in behavioral patterns by, e.g. avoiding harmful UV intensity, wearing protective clothing, opting for shade, and using sunscreens.
In the course of the project an interactive educational training concept has been developed including the invention of specific educational material/models.
Of particular interest is the visual and haptic art education including artistic practice by using the different elements of the shadow theater “Light and Shadow”.
For further information: "DIE SONNE UND WIR"