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The genetic rescue of one of our smaller opossums, breakthroughs in the elimination of tuberculosis, portable sunburn sensors and solutions for sustainable electricity are among the projects directed by 10 UNSW Sydney and UNSW researchers who were finalists of the 2018 Eureka Awards.
The distinguished prizes, presented by the Australia Museum, represent the best of scientific research, recognizing excellence in innovation and research, leadership, scientific engagement and school science.
UNSW Finalists Come From Science Faculties Professor Nicholas Fisk, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) of UNSW, congratulated all the finalists for their outstanding results.
"Our continued success in these prestigious awards – with more than 20% finalists this year – is a fantastic reflection of the continuing caliber of discovery and leadership at UNSW.This scale is extraordinary, covering everything from birth defects and cancer in children, through the environment and energy, to public understanding of science, and congratulate each of the finalists for being chosen from among the best researchers in the country. "
The Eureka Awards, known as the "Oscars of Australian Science," will be announced at a gala dinner.The finalists for UNSW are:
• Professor Sally Dunwoodie ] Victor Chang Institute of Cardiac Research – UNSW Eureka Prize for Scientific Research
And if a vitamin could prevent Professor Dunwoodie and his multidisciplinary team discovered the potential of vitamin B3 to treat a vitamin D the way pregnant women are cared for all over the world.
Professor Sally Dunwoodie, Biomedical Researcher at the Victor Chang Heart Research Institute
• Scientia Professor Justin Gooding Dr. Parisa Khiabani and Dr. Alexander Soeriyadi School of Chemistry, UNSW Science – Award ANSTO Eureka for the Innovative Use of Technology
One in three Australians is diagnosed with skin cancer at age 70, knowing that the sun is too important. Professor Gooding, Dr. Khiabani and Dr. Soeriyadi have created a simple and affordable paper-based sensor that tells the wearer when to look for shade or apply more sunscreen. Created with commercially available components and existing manufacturing materials and technologies, the sensor has the potential to be widely deployed and offer long-term benefits to public health.
Professor Scientia Justin Gooding
• Associate Professor Darren Saunders School of Medical Sciences, UNSW Medicine – Celestino Eureka Award for Promoting Understanding of Science 
