What is the ultimate aim of the research at RAFT?
Our aim is to better understand how the different parts of sunlight damage skin of different types (i.e. different abilities to produce pigmentation “tan” and tendency to burn) and whether some people are more susceptible to damage than others. We also aim to understand the actual protection provided by commercial sunscreens, and the natural sunscreen melanin developed by nature and to improve protection. Our aim is to produce a sunscreen which is more broadly screening than those currently available for extra protection for the most vulnerable skin types. We also aim to work towards the production of a therapy for melanoma, which is currently untreatable.
