The Skin Cancer Institute at the University of Arizona Cancer Center

10/01/2026

Join us for pickleball on November 13th at The Pad in Tucson. This is a great opportunity to have some fun while supporting a great cause! All the money we raise goes right back into our mission to prevent and cure skin cancer. Register today: https://register.uafoundation.org/2026-skin-cancer-institute-pickleball-social

09/26/2026

These short videos from the Arizona Department of Health Services and SunWise have great information for everyone, not just outdoor workers!

Protect your long-term health and career by understanding the hidde...

09/18/2026

The AZ Department of Health Services and SunWise have been hard at work creating sun safe messaging for outdoor workers!

Build a culture of safety that protects your whole crew by discover...

08/25/2026

Wise words from the Arizona Department of Health Services!

Shopping for back-to-school supplies?

Don’t forget the sunscreen!

Arizona law permits children to bring and apply sunscreen at school or camp without a doctor’s note.

➡️ Ask your school about any policies allowing staff to assist children with applying their sunscreen!

More info: azdhs.gov/sunwise

08/18/2026

Questions about the new sunscreen ingredient answered!

The FDA finally gave the green light to bemotrizinol. We consulted three Stanford Medicine experts about why this is considered a massive leap forward for skin health in the U.S.

07/23/2026

Learn what broad spectrum, SPF 30+, and water-resistant mean and why you want these.

06/19/2026

Check out short videos created by doctors who know the real science behind skin cancer!

As skin cancer rates continue to rise, our physician members are working with us to address an alarming surge in misinformation online.

06/10/2026

The Skin Cancer Institute is happy to announce that the FDA has approved a new sunscreen ingredient known as bemotrizinol (BEMT) for use in the United States! BEMT has been on the market in Europe and Asia for many years and is considered SAFE and effective at protecting the skin from both UVA and UVB radiation. Be on the look out for BEMT and its brand name PARSOL Shield in the near future!!

06/03/2026

The UA College of Public Health and the SCI have teamed up for Healthy 2B Me camps to promote health and wellness in elementary school kids this summer. Here they are learning about sun safety from Blanco and Sun Cowboy!

05/08/2026

Our students and interns had so much fun in the community at a variety of outreach activities this semester! Swipe to see the different events we attended and learn how you can be involved!