Curriculum Vitae

CARADEE YAEL WRIGHT

2017

Personal Details

Full Name: Caradee Yael Wright1

Date of Birth: 6 April 1979

Place of Birth: Durban, South Africa

Citizenship: South African

Marital Status: Married

Dependants: Two

Driver’s Licence: Code B (Light motor vehicle)

Residential Address: 46 Grenadine, 1131 Libertas Avenue, Equestria, Pretoria

Telephone Number: +27 12 807 0392

Mobile Phone Number: +27 82 677 4037

Personal Email: cywright@vodamail.co.za; caradeew@gmail.com

Qualifications in brief

Ph.D (Public Health) (University of Otago, NZ) 2007

M.Soc.Sc. cum laude (University of Natal ) 2002

B.Soc.Sc. (Hons) cum laude (University of Natal) 2001

B.Soc.Sc. summa cum laude (University of Natal) 2000

Ratings

National Research Foundation Y2 rated scientist, 2012 (2013-2018)

H-Index: 7 (as at 1 November 2016)

Research, teaching, supervision and project management interests

Climate and environmental health research, including personal exposure to environmental

health risks (including human health risk assessment); personal solar ultraviolet radiation

exposure monitoring for skin cancer and other adverse health outcomes prevention in relation

to climate change; clinical dermatology to identify risk factors; time-activity patterns research

Air quality management, personal exposure to air pollution, air pollution monitoring, ambient

and personal exposure, air pollution population exposure and risk prioritization modelling

General environmental management and environmental health in (southern) Africa

Lecturing at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; supervision of Honours, Masters and

PhD students

Survey administration, data management and biostatistical data analyses

Project management including proposal development, financial management, responsible for

funding a research group

Activities undertaken by virtue of professional standing

Chairperson of the Public Health Association of South Africa Special Interest Group on

Climate, Energy and Health, 2016-present.

Selected as a member of the World Health Organization Technical Committee for

International Air Quality Guidelines Review, 2016-2019.

Elected committee member of the International Commission on Atmospheric Chemistry and

Global Pollution (ICACGP) in March 2015

1 Maiden name: Guy

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Extraordinary Lecturer at the University of Pretoria, Department of Geography,

Geoinformatics and Meteorology (appointed in 2014)

Research Associate appointment at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (appointed in

2015)

Research Associate Professor appointment at the University of Johannesburg (appointed in

2016)

Co-editor of the Clean Air Journal (from 2013)

Founding Co-chair of the South African Young Academy of Science (2011-2013)

Founding Member of the South African Young Academy of Science (2011 to present)

Elected Member of the Global Young Academy (2010-2015)

Vice-President (in 2014-2016) and Member of the National Association for Clean Air

Member Ambassador of the New York Academy of Science

Member of the Public Health Association of South Africa

Member of the Society of South African Geographers

Member of the South African Society for Atmospheric Sciences

Founder of the Environmental Health Research Network (www.ehrn.co.za)

Founder of the SunSmart Research Programme and Lab (www.ehrn.co.za/sunsmart)

Attended the World Science Forum in 2013 and the World Economic Forum in 2010

Outreach (recent selection only)

Project leader of South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) Science Spaza with

Jive Media implementation of science clubs in South African High Schools (2011-present)

Judge and Convenor at the annual Eskom Expo regional and national science fairs

Academic co-ordinator and judge at the CSIR Young Researchers Symposium 2009-2014

Mentoring initiatives (1000Girls 1000Futures) with the New York Academy of Sciences and

the Academy of Science of South Africa

Patron of Geography at St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls, Pretoria.

Awards

Selected as one of 50 Young Leaders in cancer research around the world to attend the IARC

Young Leaders Training and Global Cancer Conference, 4-10 June 2016, Lyon, France.

Best oral presentation at the South Africa Society of Atmospheric Science Conference, 21-22

September 2015, Centurion, Pretoria.

2012 Mail and Guardian Top 100 Young South Africans (for initiating the SunSmart

Research Programme and Lab)

Best presentation at the National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research Workshop:

UV Update, Dunedin, 19-21 April 2006

Frederick Urbach Memorial Travel Award to attend the 33rd Annual Meeting of the American

Society for Photobiology

Bronze medal for Best Thesis, awarded by the Society of South African Geographers, 30 July

2003

The School of Life and Environmental Sciences’ Best Honours Thesis for 2000

Experience

Specialist Scientist (including research manager of climate and health programme), March

2015-present

Principal / Senior Researcher, 2009-February 2015

Research Group Leader / Sub Group Leader, 2010-2015

Other: Junior Research fellow, 6 years; Science Technician, 1 year; Lecturer, 1½ years;

Secondary School Educator, 1½ years

Examiner / Reviewer

External examiner of dissertations (selection only, full list available)

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o Seasonal erythemal UV, UVA and vitamin D effective UV exposures of office

workers (University of Southern Queensland)

o Modelling risk exposure of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes (BTEX)

emissions from diesel refuelling stations in Johannesburg, South Africa (WITS)

o Air quality assessment of the industrialised western Bushveld igneous complex

(NWU)

o Mapping and analyzing cancer incidence in South Africa (NWU)

o Evaluation of environmental factors in Tshwane District High Schools, Gauteng (UP)

o Ozone climatology and its variability from ground-based and satellite observations

over Irene, South Africa (UKZN)

Reviewer for several journals including Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences,

Photochemistry and Photobiology, Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental

Epidemiology, Photodermatology, Photoimmunology, Photomedicine, Physical Science

International, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Health

Education Research, BMJ Open, Climate, Perspectives in Public Health, Journal of

Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology etc.

Reviewer of funding proposals for the National Research Foundation (NRF), START

(www.start.org), NRF-rated researchers applications, South African Research Chair Initiative

(SARChI) applications (full list available)

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) registered reviewer of Assessment

Research 4 (AR4) and Assessment Review 5 (AR5) chapters on health and Africa

Reviewer of PhD proposals for University of Pretoria (School of Health Systems and Public

Health) and North-West University Law environmental health proposal

Invited reviewer of Department of Health / Environmental Health Directorate (Contact: Ms

Aneliswa Cele) policy documents and guidelines

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Emerging Researcher Symposium

Reviewer and Convener on a bi-annual basis, 2010-2014

Key collaborations

Prof Mary Norval, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Dr Robyn Lucas, Australia National University, Australia

Prof Antony Young, Kings College London, United Kingdom

Dr Louisa Gordon, Griffith University, Australia

Prof Anthony Reeder, University of Otago, New Zealand

Prof Angela Mathee, South African Medical Research Council, South Africa

Prof Johan du Plessis, North-West University, South Africa

Prof Gail Todd, University of Cape Town, South Africa

Professor Hassan Bencherif, University of Reunion, South Africa

Prof Liza Bornman, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Tertiary Education

Post-doctoral studies (1 July 2007 – 31 December 2008)

Institution: University of KwaZulu-Natal and Council for Scientific and Industrial

Research

Type: Research (Full time)

Bursaries: University of KwaZulu-Natal Post-Doctoral Scholarship

Research Title: Air pollution population exposure and vulnerability risk prioritisation

framework

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Postgraduate Degrees (2000 – 2007) Doctor of Philosophy (15 January 2004 to 18 August 2007)

Institution: Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Public Health)

Type: Research (Full time)

Bursaries: University of Otago Prestigious International PhD scholarship (2005)2

NRF Prestigious Scholarship for Study Abroad (2004)3

Partial National Institute of Water and Atmosphere (NIWA) support

for 2004 only

Thesis Title: Ultraviolet radiation exposure of NZ schoolchildren

Coursework: Epidemiology and Biostatistics (PUBH701)

M.Soc.Sc. in Environmental Management (November 2000 to March 2002)

Institution: School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Natal

(Durban)

Degree: Master of Social Science (M.Soc.Sc. cum laude)

Type: Research (Full time)

Bursaries: Academic Scholarship, University of Natal (2001)

NRF Prestigious Scholarship (2001)4

Awards: Bronze medal for Best Thesis, awarded by the Society of South

African Geographers, 30 July 2003

Thesis Title: An investigation into the ultraviolet radiation exposure of children and

adolescents in Durban

B.Soc.Sc. (Hons) in Geography and Environmental Management (January 2000 to December

2000)

Institution: School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Natal

(Durban)

Degree: Bachelor of Social Science (Honours), (B.Soc.Sc. (Hons) cum laude)

Key Subjects: Dissertation 85%

Environmental Impact Assessment 80%

Sustainable Development 80%

Wetland Ecology and Management 84%

Environmental Education 82%

Bursaries: Academic Scholarship, University of Natal (2000)

NRF Scholarship (2000)

Society of South African Geographers Jubilee Bursary (2000)

Thesis Title: A health risk assessment of ultraviolet radiation in Durban

2 The University of Otago International PhD scholarship is awarded to 4 International students. It pays their

international fees. 3 NRF Prestigious Scholarship for Doctoral Degree Abroad: This scholarship is awarded to 6 South Africans.

It is based on exceptional potential, academic performance and is awarded on a competitive basis. 4 NRF Prestigious Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to 5 South Africans and is based on exceptional

potential and academic performance. Selection criteria include academic merit, promise of research ability and

leadership qualities.

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Undergraduate Degree (1997 – 1999) B.Soc.Sc. in Geography and Environmental Management (January 1997 to December 1999) Institution: School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Natal

(Durban)

Degree: Bachelor of Social Science (B.Soc.Sc. summa cum laude)

Majors: Geography and Environmental Management

Core Subjects: Environmental Science 1; Human Geography 1; Environmental

Geography; Computer Literacy; Biogeography; Applied Ecology;

Environmental Management; Soil Resources; Environmental Auditing;

Water Resources; South African Landscapes; Urban Studies; Soil

Erosion and Conservation, GIS; Atmospheric Science; Tourism

Studies;

Merit Certificates Awarded: Environmental Science; Urban Development; Environmental

Geography; Environmental Management; Environmental Auditing;

South African Landscapes; Urban Studies; Applied Ecology; GIS

Deans Commendation: 1997; 1998; 1999

Bursaries: Academic Scholarship, University of Natal (1997; 1998; 1999)

Selection of Major Projects (start year provided)

2015-2017 MRC Lead Researcher for MRC Heat and Health seed funded flagship project

2015-2018 MRC Project Co-coordinator of IDEWS early warning system for infectious diseases

(JICA-MRC-CSIR)

2015 Sun protection to improve vaccine effectiveness and immune response for South

African children

2015-2016 Skin Study Phase 2 to investigate risk factors for Black skin in a changing climate

2014 Photosensitivity atlas among the South African population to validate multiple

measures and challenge classis phototype classifications

2013 Principal investigator for study to measure solar UV radiation exposure among people

working/playing outdoors in South Africa

2013 Principal investigator for the Preparation of the Situational and Need Assessment

(SANA) for the implementation of the Libreville Declaration in the RSA (World

Health Organization)

2013 Principal investigator on project to assess community health status in the Vaal

Triangle Priority Area (Department of Environmental Affairs)

2012 Principal investigator on new development grant project to establish a new knowledge

field in South Africa: solar UV radiation and human health

2012 Principal investigator on project to assess impact of SunSmart interventions in South

Africa (Cancer Association of South Africa, CANSA)

2012 Principal investigator on project to determine the impact of water and air pollution on

communities in the Lower Olifants River Catchment (USAID and Department of

Science and Technology)

2011 Editor of an Elsevier Health Volume on Climate Vulnerability

2011 Co-ordinated a multi-partner team to quantify air quality and human health risks for

pedestrians and drivers in the Pretoria Daspoort Tunnel

2011 Investigator on project to determine the impact of acid mine drainage on human

health in South Africa (funded by the Mine Health and Safety Council)

2010 Co-ordinating efforts to develop a multidisciplinary research team to tackle solar UV

radiation exposure and associated public health effects research in South Africa

www.ehrn.co.za/sunsmart

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2010 Principal investigator: human health risk assessment (water and air pollution) in the

Upper Olifants / Highveld Priority Area, South Africa

2010 Co-Investigator: schoolchildren’s respiratory health in the Vaal Triangle Airshed

Priority Area, South Africa

2009 Supervised Honours and Masters students registered at the University of Pretoria and

Tshwane University of Technology

2009 Managed a project to consider nanotoxicological health effects from domestic solid

fuel burning using the BnM technique

2009 Co-ordinated a large research project to put health onto the air quality management

agenda through interaction with Government Air Quality Officers in South Africa

2009 Established the ‘Environmental Health Research Network’ www.ehrn.co.za – a

network to share knowledge and ideas about environmental health

2009 Led a team to provide case studies for the Department of Science and Technology

South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas, with input to a case study focussed on

understanding environmental health and climate change

2008 Carried out research in eThekwini (Durban, South Africa) to prioritise vulnerable

local municipalities with an air pollution exposure focus

2006 Managed a project to assess factors influencing the solar ultraviolet radiation

exposure of schoolchildren in New Zealand

2002 Managed a project to assess the solar ultraviolet radiation exposure of schoolchildren

in South Africa

Student Supervision

Year Student University Level Supervisors Status

2010 P Albers University of Pretoria Honours J Olwoch

C Wright

Graduated

2011 J Mundackal University of Pretoria Masters J Wichmann

C Wright

Graduated

2011 P Albers University of Pretoria Masters K Voyi

C Wright

Graduated

2012 N Thabethe Tshwane University of

Technology

Masters TJC Engelbrecht

C Wright

Graduated

2013 T

Makgabutlane

University of Pretoria Honours C Wright Graduated

2014 V Nurse University of Pretoria Honours C Wright Graduated

2014 S Bidassey Tshwane University of

Technology

Masters TJC Engelbrecht

C Wright

Submitted

2014 SK Sangeetha University of KwaZulu-

Natal

PhD M Gebreslasie

C Wright

Registered

2015 K Linde

North-West University PhD J Du Plessis

C Wright

Registered

2015 C Fourie University of Pretoria Honours C Wright Graduated

2015 V Pule Nelson Mandela

Metropolitan University

PhD C Wright Registered

2015 A Butelezi University of Pretoria PhD George Djolov

C Wright

Registered

2014 JM Cadet University of Reunion Masters H Bencherif

C Wright

Graduated

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2015 JM Cadet University of Reunion PhD H Bencherif

C Wright

Registered

2016 PN Albers University of Pretoria PhD C Wright Registered

2016 J du Preez University of Pretoria Honours C Wright Registered

Training and Development

Mentoring, Online training, 27 October 2015 (Provider: New York Academy of Sciences)

Janine Lazarus Media Training at the Medical Research Council, 30 June 2015 (Provider:

Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy)

Introduction to R for public health research, 13-17 June 2015 (Provider: Johns Hopkins

Bloomberg School of Public Health)

Investigator Training Program Workshop (Good Clinical Practice), 18-19 April 2015

(Provider: Pfizer)

Research Ethics, 19-20 February 2013 (Provider: CSIR)

Environmental Health Standardization Workshop, 10-11 March 2010 (Provider: Open Spatial

Solutions)

Two day learning event on Assertiveness, 6-7 May 2010 (Provider: CSIR)

Two day learning event on Project Management I, 18-19 May 2009 (Provider: CSIR)

Technical Person to Manager; Management for New Managers and People Management for

New Managers (Provider: Astrotech)

Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Strategic Leadership Programme, 3 weeks in

2010 (Provider: CSIR)

Refereed Journal Articles, Reports, Presentations and Other Publications Peer-reviewed Articles

1. Wright CY, Albers PN, Mathee A, Kunene Z, D’Este C, Swaminathan A and Lucas RM.

2017 Sun protection to improve vaccine effectiveness in children in a high ambient

ultraviolet radiation environment: an intervention study. BMC Public Health. 17:37.

2. Wright CY, Street RA, Cele N, Kunene Z, Balakrishna Y, Albers PN and Mathee A. 2017.

Indoor temperature in patient waiting rooms in eight rural primary health care centres in

Northern South Africa and the related potential risks to human health and wellbeing. Int J

Env Res Pub Health. 14: 43.

3. Wright CY, Albers PN, Reeder AI and Mathee A. Sunbeds and skin cancer risk: Quantifying

a baseline estimate of sunbed facilities in South Africa prior to implementation of sunbed

regulations. Pan African Medical Journal. Accepted, November 2016.

4. Diffey BL, Norval M, Albers PN and Wright CY. The influence of HIV infection on the age

dependence of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin in South Africa. S Afr Med J. Accepted,

January 2017.

5. York K, Dlova NC, Wright CY, Khumalo NP, Kellett, PE, Kassanjee, R ad Mosam A. 2017.

Primary cutaneous malignancies in the Northern Cape province of South Africa: a

retrospective histopathological review. S Afr Med J. 107(1): 83-88.

6. Norval M, Coussens AK, Wilkinson RJ, Bornman L, Lucas RM and Wright CY. Vitamin D

status and its consequences for health in South Africa. Int J Environ Res Public Health

13(10), pii: E1019. Accepted 10 Oct 2016.

7. Blesic S, Stratimirovic DI, Ajtic J, Wright CY and Allen MW. Novel approach to analysing

large data sets of personal sun exposure measurements, J Exp Science and Env

Epidemiology, 2016, 00, 1-8.

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8. Bidassey-Manilal S, Wright CY, Engelbrecht JC, Albers PN, Garland RM and Matooane M.

2016. Students’ perceived heat-health symptoms increased with warmer temperatures. Int J

Environ Res Public Health. 13(6), 566; doi:10.3390/ijerph13060566. IF: 2.063.

9. Wright, CY, Karsten, A, Wilkes, M, Singh, A, Du Plessis, J, Albers, PN and Karsten, P.

2016. Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy versus Mexameter® MX18 measurements of melanin

and erythema in an African population. Photochemistry and Photobiology. Published online 8

June. DOI:10.1111/php.12607. IF: 2.684.

10. Wright, CY, Albers, PN, Oosthuizen, MA and Naidoo, M. 2016. Geographical differences in

primary schoolchildren’s key sun-related behaviours: an exploratory, feasibility study. South

African Geographical Journal. 98(2): 199-216. DOI: 10.1080/03736245.2014.978882. IF:

0.481 11. Wright, CY, Reeder, AI and Albers PN. 2016. Knowledge and practice of sun protection in

schools in South Africa where no national sun protection programme exists. Health

Education Research, 31(2). DOI. 10.1093/her/cyw005. IF: 1.2.475

12. Gordon L, Elliott T, Wright CY, Deghaye N and Visser W. 2016. Modelling the healthcare

costs of skin cancer in South Africa. BMC Public Health. 16:113:1-9. IF: 2.264

13. Lucas R, Norval M and Wright CY. 2016. Harmful health consequences of solar ultraviolet

radiation and photoprotection in Africa: a systematic review. Photochemical &

Photobiological Sciences. 15, 10-23. DOI: 10.1039/c5pp00419e. IF: 2.267. (Cover Image of

January issue of journal)

14. Sweijd N, Wright CY, Westwood A, Roualt M, Landman WA, MacKenzie ML, Nuttal JJC,

Mahomed H, Cousins T, Winter K, Berhoozi F, Kalule B, Kruger P, Govender T and

Minakawa N. 2015. Climate change – how will it really hurt? S Afr Med J 105(12): 1018-

1023. December 2015. IF: 1.712

15. Wright CY, Norval M and Albers PN. 2015. Climate change, public health and COP21 – a

South African perspective. S Afr Med J 105(12): 997-998. December 2015. IF: 1.712.

16. Wright CY, Reeder AI and Albers PN. School students’ knowledge and understanding of the

Global Solar Ultraviolet Index (UVI). S Afr Med J 105(12): 1024-1029. December 2015. IF:

1.712 17. Albers P, Voyi K, Wright CY and Mathee A. 2015 Household fuel use and child respiratory

ill health in two South African towns, Mpumalanga. S Afr Med J. 205(7): 573-577. IF: 1.712

18. Garland R, Matoaane M, Engelbrecht E, Bopape M-J, Landman W, Naidoo M, van der

Merwe J and Wright CY. Regional projections of extreme apparent temperature days in

Africa and the related potential risk to human health. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2015,

12(10): 12577-12604. IF: 2.063.

19. Wright, CY, Wilkes, M, du Plessis JL, Reeder AI and Albers P. 2015 In multiple situational

light settings, visual observation for skin colour assessment is comparable with colorimeter

measurement. Skin Technology and Research. In press. DOI: 10.1111/srt.12261. IF: 1.536

20. Wright CY, Wilkes M, du Plessis JL and Reeder AI. 2015. Self-reported skin colour and

erythemal sensitivity versus objectively measured constitutive skin colour in an African

population with predominantly dark skin. Photodermatology Photoimmunology

Photomedicine. 31(6): 315-324. DOI: 10.1111/phpp.12191. IF: 1.295.

21. Nurse, V, Wright CY, Allen M and McKenzie, RL. 2015. Solar ultraviolet radiation exposure

of South African marathon runners during competition marathon runs and training sessions: a

feasibility study. Photochemistry and Photobiology, 91(4): 971-979. DOI:

10.1111/php.12461. IF: 2.684.

22. Wright CY, Reeder AI, Gray AR and Hammond VA. 2015. Comparison of Munsell® color

chart assessments with primary schoolchildren’s self-reported skin color. Skin Technology

and Research. 21(4): 459-465. DOI: 10.1111/srt.12215. IF: 1.536.

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23. Wilkes M, Wright CY, du Plessis JL and Reeder AI. 2015. Fitzpatrick skin type, Individual

Typology Angle and melanin index in an African population: taking steps toward universally

applicable skin photosensitivity assessments. JAMA Dermatol. 151(8):902-903.

DOI:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.0351. IF: 4.3

24. Makgabutlane, T and Wright CY. 2015. Real-time measurement of outdoor worker’s

exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation in Pretoria. South African Journal of Science.

111(5/6):1-7. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/sajs.2015/20140133. IF: 1.031

25. Wright, CY, Norval, M and Hertle, R. 2015. Oculocutaneous albinism in sub-Saharan Africa:

Adverse sun-associated health effects and photoprotection. Photochemistry and

Photobiology, 91(1): 27-32. Invited Review. DOI: 10.1111/php.12359. IF: 2.684 (Cover

article for January issue of journal). 26. Mathee, A and Wright, CY. 2014. Environmental Health in South Africa. In: Padarath, A

and English R, Editors. South African Health Review 2013/14. Health Systems Trust, 2014.

ISSN 1025-1715. Accredited by Department of Higher Education.

27. Wright, CY, Albers, PN, Oosthuizen, MA and Mundackal, AJ. 2014. Towards SunSmart

school policies in South Africa. South African Journal of Science, 110(9/10):1-4. IF:1.031

28. Wright, CY, Garland, RM, Norval, M and Vogel, C. (2014) Human health impacts in

changing South African climate. South African Medical Journal 104 (8): 579-582. IF: 1.712.

29. Wright, CY and Norval, M. (2014). Climate change: One of the greatest threats to public

health in the 21st Century. South African Medical Journal 104 (8): 578. IF: 1.712

30. Oosthuizen, MA, Mundackal, JM and Wright, CY. (2014) The prevalence of asthma among

children in South Africa is increasing – is the need for medication increasing as well? A case

study in the Vaal Triangle. Clean Air Journal 24(1): 28-30. Not Accredited

31. Wright, CY, Matooane, M, Oosthuizen, R and Phala, N. (2014) Risk perceptions of dust and

its impacts among communities living in a mining area of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.

Clean Air Journal 24(1):17-22. Not Accredited.

32. John, J, Wright, CY, Oosthuizen, MA, Steyn, M, Genthe, B, le Roux, W, Albers, Oberholster,

P and Pauw, C. (2014) Environmental health outcomes and exposure risks among at-risk

communities living in the Upper Olifants River Catchment, South Africa. International

Journal of Environmental Health Research 24(3): 195-214. IF: 1.513.

33. Wright, CY, Mathee, A and RM Garland. (2014) Climate change, human health and the role

of Environmental Health Practitioners. South African Medical Journal 104(8): 518-519. IF:

1.712 34. Norval, M, Kellet, P and Wright, CY. (2014) The incidence and body site of skin cancers in

the population groups of South Africa. Photoderm Photoimmunol Photomed. 30(5): 262-265,

DOI: 10.1111/phpp. IF: 1.295.

35. Wright, CY, Albers, PN, Oosthuizen, MA and Phala, N. (2014) Self-reported sun-related

knowledge, attitudes and behaviours among schoolchildren attending South African primary

schools. Photoderm Photoimmunol Photomed.30:226-276. IF: 1.295.

36. Wright, CY, Mathee, A and Oosthuizen, MA. (2014) Challenging times for environmental

health in South Africa: The role of the Environmental Health Research Network. SAMJ

104(1):20-21. IF: 1.712.

37. Thabethe, N, Engelbrecht, JC, Wright, CY and Oosthuizen, MA. (2014) Human health risks

posed by exposure to PM10 for four life stages in a low socio-economic community in South

Africa. Pan African Medical Journal. DOI:10.11604/pamj.2014.18.206.3393. IF: NA.

38. Wright, CY, Brogniez, C, Ncongwane, KP, Sivakumar V, Coetzee, C, Metzger, J-M, Auriol,

F, Deroo, C and Sauvage, B. (2013) Sunburn risk among children and outdoor workers in

South Africa and Reunion Island Coastal Sites. Photochem Photobiol 86: 1226-1233.

IF:2.684.

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39. Wright, CY, Albers, PN, Oosthuizen, MA and Phala, N. (2013) Sun protection policy and

practices in South African primary schools. Household and Personal Care Today.

Monographic Supplement Series: 8(4): iv-viii. Not Accredited.

40. Wright, CY, Davids, LM, Summers, B and Norval, M. (2013) Solar ultraviolet radiation in

South Africa: Clinical consequences for the skin. Expert Review in Dermatology.8(6): 693-

706. Not Accredited. Cited 2 times.

41. Wright, CY and Albers, PN (2013) Comparison of two personal UV Index monitors for sun

awareness in South Africa. South African Journal of Science 109(1/2): 88-91. IF:1.031.

42. Wright, CY, Oosthuizen, MA and Steyn, M. (2012) Integrating air-related health surveillance

into air quality management: perceptions and practicalities. The Clean Air Journal 21(1): 3-

10. Not Accredited

43. Wright, CY, Norval, M, Summers, B, Davids, L, Coetzee, G and Oriowo, M. (2012) The

impacts of solar ultraviolet radiation on human health in sub-Saharan Africa. South African

Journal of Science 108(11/12):1-6. IF: 1.031.

44. Wright, CY, Norval, M, Summers, B, Davids, L, Coetzee, G and Oriowo, M (2012) Solar

ultraviolet radiation exposure and human health in South Africa: finding a balance. South

African Medical Journal 102(8):665-666. IF: 1.712.

45. Wright, C., Oosthuizen, R., Mostert, J. and van Niekerk, L. (2011) Investigating air quality

and air-related complaints in the City of Tshwane, South Africa. The Clean Air Journal

20(2): 3-12. Not Accredited

46. Wright, C., Coetzee, G and Ncongwane, K. (2011) Seasonal trends in potential sunburn risk

among outdoor workers in South Africa using monitored ambient solar UV radiation levels.

Occupational Health Southern Africa 17(6): 22-29. IF: Accredited by SADoE

47. Slippers, B, Majozi, T., Nelwamondo, F.V., Steenkamp. C.M., van Heerden, E. and Wright,

C. (2011) Internet access constrains science development and training at South African

universities. SAJS 107(7/8):18. IF:1.031

48. Wright, C., Coetzee, G and Ncongwane, K. (2011) Ambient solar UV radiation and potential

sunburn risk among schoolchildren at six sites in South Africa. South African Journal of

Child Health. 5(2): 33-38. IF: Accredited by SADoE.

49. Wright, C., Oosthuizen, R., John, J. Garland, R, Albers, P. And Pauw, C. (2011) Air Quality

and Human Health among a Low Income Community in the Highveld Priority Area. The

Clean Air Journal 20(1): 12-20. Not Accredited

50. Wright, C., Garland, R., Thambiran, T. and Diab, R. (2011) Air quality and human health in

South Africa. Environmental Scientist 20(2): 25-27. Not accredited

51. Wright, C. and Diab, R. (2011) Air pollution and vulnerability: solving the puzzle of

prioritisation. Journal of Environmental Health. 73(6):56-64. IF:0.893

52. Albers, P.N., Wright, C. and Olwoch, J. (2010) Developing a South African Pedestrian

Environment Assessment Tool: Tshwane Case Study. South African Journal of Science. 106

(9/10): 1-8. IF: 1.031. Cited 5 times.

53. Wright, C., Reeder, A.I., Gray, A. And Cox, B. (2009) Re: Comment on child sun protection:

sun-related attitudes mediate the association between children’s knowledge and behaviour.

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 45:767. IF:1.193

54. Wright, C., Reeder, A, Gray, A. and Cox, B. (2008) Child sun protection: attitudes mediate

the association between children's knowledge and behaviours. Journal of Paediatrics and

Child Health. 44:692-698. IF: 1.193. Cited 28 times.

55. Wright, C., Reeder, A., Bodeker, G., Gray, A. and Cox, B. (2007) Solar UVR exposure

concurrent activities and sun-protective practices among primary schoolchildren.

Photochemistry and Photobiology. 83:749-758. IF: 2.684. Cited 30 times.

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56. Wright, C. and Reeder, A. (2005) Youth Solar Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Concurrent

Activities and Sun Protective Practices: A Review. Photochemistry and Photobiology.

81:1331-1342. IF:2.684. Cited 34 times.

57. Wright, C., Diab, R. and Martincigh, B.S. (2004) Anatomical distribution of ultraviolet solar

radiation, South African Journal of Science, 100:498-500. IF: 1.031. Cited 13 times.

58. Guy, C., Diab, R. and Martincigh, B.S. (2003) Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure of Children

and Adolescents in Durban, South Africa, Photochemistry and Photobiology, 77(3):265-270.

IF: 2.684

59. Guy, C.Y. and Diab, R.D. (2002) A health risk assessment of ultraviolet radiation in Durban,

South African Geographical Journal, 84(2):208-213. IF:0.481

60. Scott, D., Oelofse, C. and Guy, C. (2002) Double trouble: environmental injustice in South

Durban, Agenda, 52:50-57. IF: Accredited by IBSS

Editorials and Commentaries

Taljaard C and Wright CY. “50 for 50”: A celebration of 50 years of cancer research at the IARC

Global Cancer Conference in Lyon, France. S Afr Med J, 2016, 106 (9): 844-845.

Langdon, G. And Wright, C. (2012) NextGenVoices — Results: ‘The future in the eyes of young

scientists’. Science 6 January 2012: 36-36. IF: 31.477

Continuing education

Wright, CY and Norval, M. (2014) South African Medical Journal Continuing Medical Education

Supplement on Climate Change and Human Health in South Africa, 104 (8): 578-586. IF:

1.712 Books

Wright, CY, Ghavi, R and Ngila, D. Biographies of Young Female South African Scientists. In

preparation. Publication date, August 2016. (Funded by the Academy of Science of South

Africa and the Organisation for Women in Science in the Developing World.)

Adegoke J and Wright C (Eds) (2013) Vulnerability of Human Health to Climate. Climate

Vulnerability: Understanding and Addressing Threats to Essential Resources. Elsevier Inc,

Academic Press. ISBN 9780123847034.

Wright, C. (2009) Solar UVR exposure of schoolchildren. Lambert Academic Publishing: Germany,

ISBN 978-3-8383-0749-7.

Book chapters

Stevenson, S, Garland, RM and Wright CY (2016). Environmental health law and climate change. In

Humby, Kotze, Rumble and Gilder, Climate Change Law and Governance in South Africa,

Juta, South Africa.

Wright, C. (2009) Children’s sight and the need to protect them from solar ultraviolet radiation.

Chapter in ‘Children’s Sight: A Multidisciplinary Approach’, Healthy Sight Institute, France.

Policy briefs / Guidelines

Wright, CY (2012) Quick Best Practices Guide to Consider Air-related Human Health in Your Area

– For South African Air Quality Officers and Environmental Health Practitioners. CSIR

Natural Resources and the Environment, Pretoria.

Wright, CY (2012) Combatting the health consequences of excess sun exposure. CSIR Briefing note

April 2012 to Parliament, Pretoria, South Africa.

Wright CY. (2012) Impacts of water and air pollution on human health: The case of Emalahleni.

CSIR Briefing note 2012/01 January 2012 to Parliament, Pretoria, South Africa.

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Wright CY and Godfrey L. (2010) The impact of an unhealthy environment on human health in

South Africa. CSIR Briefing note 2010/04 June 2010 to Parliament, Pretoria, South Africa.

Keynote addresses and Invited speaker presentations

Wright, CY, Ramotsehoa CM and Du Plessis JL. (2016) Solar UV radiation-induced skin cancer as

an occupational reportable disease: can international experience inform South Africa? South

African Institute for Occupational Health and Hygiene annual conference, 26-28 October

2016, Blyde River Canyon, South Africa.

Wright, CY (2016) UV-related health impacts and implementing the UV Index: a South African

perspective. International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection 8th International

NIR workshop and conference. 9-11 May 2016, Cape Town, South Africa.

Wright, CY (2016) Solar UV radiation: measurement, monitoring and public awareness in sub-

Saharan Africa. American Society for Photobiology Conference. 25-28 May 2016, Tampa,

Florida.

Wright CY. (2015) UV-related health impacts and implementing the UV Index: a South African

perspective. WHO, CCV, ARPANSA and ICNIRP Review of the UV Index Workshop, 7

December 2015, Melbourne, Australia.

Presentations

Wright CY (2016) Programmes and projects in climate change and health at the EHRU, SAMRC.

GDARD Climate change forum, Johannesburg, 12 February 2016.

Wright CY (2016) Beyond the PhD. Advantages and support for postdoctoral research. National

Research Foundation PhD Conference, Bloemfontein, 25-26 February 2016.

Wright CY (2015) Towards an NRF Rating. UNISA Young Academics research day, National

Research Foundation, Pretoria, 7 September 2015.

Wright, CY (2015) Not-So-Secret Tips for a successful career in research. Tshwane University of

Technology Department of Environmental Health Research Day, Pretoria, 3 September 2015.

Wright, CY (2015) Publishing during and after your PhD. NRF PhD Conference, Emperor’s Palace,

Johannesburg, 23 February 2015.

Wright, CY. (2014) Sun exposure and outdoor work: a South African perspective. Keynote address

at the South African Institute of Occupational Health Conference “Beyond Dust and Noise”

29-31 October 2014, North-West University, Potchefstroom.

Linde, K, Nkogatse, M and Wright, CY. (2014) Farm workers’ exposure to high percentage of

ambient solar UVR in Limpopo – a pilot study. South African Institute of Occupational

Health Conference “Beyond Dust and Noise” 29-31 October 2014, North-West University,

Potchefstroom.

Wright, CY et al. (2014) South African Country Situational Analysis and Needs Assessment for the

Joint Preparation of National Plans of Joint Action for Implementation of the Libreville

Declaration on Health and Environment in Africa. World Environmental Health Day,

Rustenberg, 25 September 2014.

Wright, CY, Schutte, A, Langdon, G et al. (2014) The Research Experience of Young Scientists in

South Africa. UNISA, Pretoria, 4 March 2014.

Wright, CY. (2014) Sun exposure and outdoor work: a forestry perspective. SAPPI, Johannesburg,

14 August 2014.

Wright, CY. (2014) Tips for making the most of funding opportunities for Young Scientists in South

Africa. UNISA visit to NRF, Pretoria, 4 September 2014.

Wright, CY. (2014) Completing and submitting a successful funding and rating application: an

applicant’s view. NRF RAW Conference, Durban, 1 October 2014.

Wright, CY. (2014) Tips for Managing a Career for Young Scientists in South Africa. NRF PhD

Conference, Mafikeng, 15 September 2014.

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Wright, CY. (2014) Sun exposure and outdoor work. NIOH Occupational Cancers: Topical Issues.

Johannesburg, 12 February 2014.

Wright, CY. (2014) Geography Alive: A South African’s Perspective. Pretoria Geography Schools

Cluster Meeting, Pretoria, 12 June 2014.

Wright, CY and Garland, RM. (2013) Potential risks to health in South Africa from climate change.

Medical Advisors Group Conference. Magaliesberg, 1 August 2013.

Wright, CY. (2013) Solar ultraviolet radiation exposure: personal dosimetry for health risk

estimation. Conference on Advancing the South African Maritime Sector. Pretoria, 31

October 2013.

Wright, C, Le Roux W, Genthe, B et al. (2013) Human health, exposure and experiences: The

Olifants. 30 May 2013 Olifants River Research Conference SANParks, Groenkloof, 30 May

2013.

Wright, C. (2012) Health implications of solar UV radiation exposure in South Africa. CANSA Solar

Radiation Symposium, Southern Sun Hotel, Kempton Park, 16 August 2012.

Wright, C. (2011) Finding practical indicators for monitoring air quality and human health. Wits

School of Public Health Seminar Series, 11 November 2011, University of the

Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Wright, C. (2011) Finding practical indicators for monitoring air quality and human health.

EO2Heaven Workshop, 7-8 November 2011, Meraka Institute, Pretoria.

Wright, C. (2011) Seasonal trends in potential sunburn risk among outdoor workers in South Africa

using monitored ambient solar UV radiation levels. Living in a Warmer World: What It May

Mean for Sun-Exposed South African Workers. WHO MRC UJ Public Seminar 19 August

2011.

Wright, C, Oosthuizen, R, Mostert, J and van Niekerk, L. (2011). Appropriate indicators for tracking

air-related health in practice. NACA Northern Branch breakfast, CSIR Knowledge

Commons, 10 June 2011.

C Wright, T Thambiran, R Garland, R Diab. (2011) Air quality and human health in South Africa.

International Commission on Atmospheric Chemistry and Global Pollution (CACGP) 1st

Regional Workshop on “Changing Chemistry in a Changing Climate: Human and Natural

Impacts over Southern Africa – C4-SAR”, 31 May - 2 June 2011, Midrand, South Africa.

Wright, C. (2011) Solar UV radiation and human health impacts in South Africa and La Reunion.

Presentation at the University of La Reunion, 24 April 2011, St Denis.

Wright, C. (2011) Assessment of air- and water-related human health effects among at-risk

communities residing in the Upper Olifants Water Management Area. AHEAD, March,

Kruger National Park.

Wright, C. (2009) Wrinkles, skin cancer and vitamin D - what do we know about South Africans

time in the sun? Presentation, 4 September 2009, School of Health Systems and Public

Health, University of Pretoria, South Africa.

Wright, C.Y. (2009) Climate Change: Is South Africa Ready for the Challenge? Presentation made to

the British Council Climate Change Champions (learners), 30 May 2009, Johannesburg,

South Africa.

Wright, C.Y. (2009) Climate Change: Is South Africa Ready for the Challenge? Presentation made to

the Society for National International Affairs, Pretoria Boys High School, 8 May 2009,

Pretoria, South Africa.

Wright, C.Y. (2009) Bridging the gap between basic environmental health needs and emerging

climate change concerns in southern Africa. Poster presented at the Climate Change Summit,

3-6 March 2009, Gallagher Estate, Midrand, South Africa.

Wright, C., Diab, R. and Binedell, M. (2008) Air pollution population exposure and risk

prioritization model. Paper presented at the University of the West of England Air Quality

Management Research Group Workshop, 31 March 2008, Bristol, England.

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Popular articles

Albers PN and Wright CY. (2016) Non-communicable diseases and the possible role of the school

tuckshop. Quest, 12(1): 36-37.

Albers, P, Mathee, A, Naicker, N and Wright CY. (2015) Do you think using a ‘hubbly bubbly’ is

safe? Think again. Quest, 11(3): 37.

Singh S and Wright CY. (2015) Start a revolutionary change in our youth with science clubs.

Khoroni, 4(13), 17-18.

Wright, CY and Singh S. (2015) Make science cool at school and change our country’s future. Quest,

11(3), 24-25.

Wright, CY. (2014) A skin photosensitivity atlas for South Africa. Quest, 10(2):16-17.

Wright, CY. (2013) Working towards SunSmart schools in South Africa. Quest 9(2), 44-45.

Phala, N, Matooane, M, Oosthuizen, MA and Wright, CY (2012) It’s not all about acid mine

drainage on the West Rand – there is dust too. Government Digest August 2012: 65-66.

Wright, CY (2012) Opinion piece – combating the consequences of excess sun exposure. CSIR

Natural Resources and the Environment.

Wright, CY (2012) Achieving SunSmart South African Schools. Education Southern Africa, 6(10):

8-9.

Wright, CY (2012) How to be a SunSmart School in South Africa? Independent Education. Summer

Edition, 2012.

Wright, C, Langdon, G and Moore, P. (2012) A voice for young scientists in South Africa. Quest

8(1):16-17.

Leuta, T, John, J and Wright, C. (2012) Good choices make healthy homes: reflections on

sustainable human settlements in SA. Government Digest 31(7):26.

Forbes, P, Garland, R, Wright, C, Louw, W, Phiri, L, Gawler, N, Mabe, M, Molisiwa, J and Brown,

J. (2011) Air quality measurements in the Daspoort Tunnel, Pretoria. NAQO News 5(2): 11-

13.

Wright, C, Genthe, B, John, J, Oosthiuzen, MA, Steyn, M, Le Roux, W and Pauw, C. (2011)

Environmental pollution puts communities’ health at risk in Mpumalanga. NAQO News 5(2):

13-15.

Wright, C. (2011) Know the risks of drinking river water. Government Digest October, p43.

Wright, C., Garland, R. and Forbes, P. (2011) Air quality in the Daspoort Tunnel: a

multidisciplinary, multi-institutional collaboration. Quest 7(3): 32-34.

Wright, C. (2011) Research in Ethics – from clinic trials to science fairs, the same golden rules

apply. Quest.7(2):48-49.

Garland, R, Thambiran, T, Wright, C and Archer, E. (2011) International climate change policy:

background and significance of upcoming COP17 meeting for South Africa. Government

Digest, September 2011: 55-56.

Wright, C., Thambiran, T, Matooane, M, Engelbrecht, E, Bopape, M-J. And Olwoch, J. (2011)

Climate change and environmental health in southern Africa – It’s not only about malaria.

Government Digest. July 2011:9.

Wright, C. (2010) Environmental Health Hotspots in South Africa. Government Digest. 30(4):10-11.

Wright, C. (2009) You, Me and UV: Under the Sun in SA. Quest. 5(3):22-23.

Wright, C., Forbes, P. and Oosthuizen, R. (2009) Breathe Easy: simple solutions for healthy homes.

IMFO. 9(4):38-39.

Wright, C. and John, J. (2009) Healthy Communities: Addressing vulnerability and environmental

health, Government Digest. 28(6):11.

Wright, C. and John, J. (2008) Clear the Air – Healthy Communities. IMFO. 9(2):22.

Wright, C., Bodeker, G. and Reeder, T. (2005) UV radiation exposure of New Zealand school

children. Water and Atmosphere, 13(2), 10-11.

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Peer-reviewed Conference Papers

Wright CY, Oosthuizen MA, John J, Albers PN, Pauw CJ and Snyman HJ. (2015) Exploring cross-

sectional study design in the study of main energy carrier and respiratory health outcomes.

National Association for Clean Air Conference, 1-2 October 2015, Bloemfontein.

Fourie, C and Wright, CY. (2015) Causal Factors related to peak solar UVR readings at De Aar,

Northern Cape, South Africa. South Africa Society of Atmospheric Science Conference, 21-22

September 2015, Centurion, Pretoria.

Wright, CY and Griffith, D. (2015) Solar UVR instrument inter-comparison focusing on

measurement interval recording setting and solar zenith angle as important factors. South

Africa Society of Atmospheric Science Conference, 21-22 September 2015, Centurion,

Pretoria.

Albers, PN, Wright, CY and Allen, MW. (2015) Solar ultraviolet radiation levels measured under

umbrellas in relation ambient conditions and sun angle. South Africa Society of Atmospheric

Science Conference, 21-22 September 2015, Centurion, Pretoria.

Stratimirovic, D, Blesic, S, Wright, CY, Allen, M and Atjic, J. (2015) Wavelet analysis of personal

solar UVR exposure. Third Internaitonal Conference on Radiation and Applications in

Various Fields of Research. 8-12 June 2015, Montenegro.

Sangeetha, SK, Gebreslasi M and Wright CY (2014). Studies on applicability of space-borne data for

addressing air pollution and its health impacts over South Africa. National Association for

Clean Air Conference, Durban.

Makgabutlane, M and Wright, CY. (2013) The influence of meteorological factors on solar

ultraviolet radiation over Pretoria, South Africa for the year 2012. SASAS conference 2014,

Salt Rock, Durban.

Wright, CY, Matooane, M, Oosthuizen, MA and Phala, N. (2013) Perceptions of dust and its impacts

among communities living in a mining area of the Witwatersrand. NACA conference 2013,

Cape Town.

Wright, CY, Brogniez, C, Ncongwane, KP, Sivakumar V, Coetzee, C, Metzger, J-M, Auriol, F,

Deroo, C and Sauvage, B. (2013) Solar ultraviolet radiation measurements at South African

and Reunion Island Coastal Sites: An Indicator of public sun protection. SASAS Conference

2013 ISBN 978-0-620-56626-1.

Wright, CY, Archibald, S, Garland, RM, Naidoo, M, Frost, P and Phala, N. (2013) Changes in

ground-based solar ultraviolet radiation during fire episodes: a case study. SASAS

Conference 2013 ISBN 978-0-620-56626-1.

Mundackal, J, Oosthuizen, R and Wright, C. (2011) Change in lower respiratory diseases among 10-

year old children in the Vaal Triangle over the past 20 years. NACA Conference 2011

Conference proceedings – peer reviewed paper.

Albers, P, Wright, C and Voyi, K. (2011) The air the children of Witbank and Middelburg are

breathing. NACA Conference 2011 Conference proceedings – peer reviewed paper.

Wright, C. and Albers, P. (2011) Sun-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviours among South

Africans: pilot study results. SASAS 22-23 September2011 Conference Proceedings – ISBN

978-0-620-50849-0.

Wright, C. (2010) Potential Solar UVR health risks in South Africa. Paper presented at the annual

South African SASAS 21-22 September 2010 Conference Proceedings – ISBN

978-0-620-47333-0.

Wright, C. (2009) Air pollution and evaluation framework for South Africa: prioritizing vulnerable

communities. WIT Transactions on Biomedicine and Health. 14, 55-64, WIT Press: UK,

ISBN 978-1-84564-201-3.

Other Conference Papers and Posters

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Wright, CY. (2013) Health and the environment. German-South African Joint Symposium. Berlin,

18 March 2013.

Wright, CY, Albers, P, Oosthuizen, MA and Phala, N. (2013) Primary schoolchildren’s self-reported

sun-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviours: A South African school-based study. 2nd

International Conference on UV and Skin Cancer Prevention, Berlin, September 2013.

Wright, C, Coetzee, G and Ncongwane, K. (2011) Ambient solar UV radiation and seasonal trends in

potential sunburn risk among schoolchildren. World Climate Research Programme Open

Science Conference 24-28 October 2011. Poster W188A in Session C3.

Wright, C, Genthe, B, John, J, Steyn, M, Oosthuizen, M, Albers, P, Le Roux, W, Pauw, C and

Garland, R. (2011) Environmental pollution and exposure risks among low-income

communities in Vosman / KwaGuqa / Empumelelweni, Mpumalanga, South Africa. 7th

Public Health Association of South Africa Conference 29-30 November 2011, Closing the

health equity gap: public health leadership, education and practice: Abstract L106: p 58.

Forbes, P., Garland, RM, Wright, CY, Louw, W, Phiri, L., Gawler, N, Mabe, M, Molisiwa, J and

Brown, J. (2011). Air quality measurements in the Daspoort Tunnel, Pretoria and Health

Implications. Poster presented at the 2nd Annual South African Young Scientists Conference

held by ASSAf, DST and NRF, 26-27 September 2011: p 65.

Forbes, P, C. Wright, P. Moshapo and E. Rohwer. (2010) “Characterisation of airborne particulates”,

Analitika 2010, 5-9 December 2010, Stellenbosch.

Wright, C. (2010) The Solar UVR Exposure Research Environment in South Africa: Past, Present

and Future. CSIR Biennial Conference, August-September, Pretoria.

Wright, C and Oosthuizen, M.A. (2010) Tracking air-related health should be an integrated part of

air quality management in South Africa. CSIR Biennial Conference, August-September,

Pretoria.

Wright, C. and Oosthuizen, M.A. (2009) Air quality monitoring and evaluation tools for human

health risk reduction in South Africa. Paper presented at the NACA conference, 15-16

October 2009, Vanderbijlbpark, South Africa.

Wright, C., Forbes, P. and Oosthuizen, M.A. (2009) Potential Nanotoxicity Health Risks From

Domestic Indoor Solid Fuel Burning Using The “Basa Njengo Magogo” Technique. Poster

presented at the ISES Conference, 1-5 November 2009, Minneapolis, USA.

Wright, C. (2009) Environmental health in South Africa: Respiratory health. Presented at the South

African Society of Geographers Biennial Conference, 1-3 September 2009, Pretoria, South

Africa.

Wright, C. Y. (2009) Reducing the effects of air pollution on health. Environmental Health Risk

Management Conference, 23 June 2009, Sandton, Pretoria, South Africa.

Wright, C.Y. (2009) CSIR research in environmental health. Poster presented at the Climate Change

Summit, 3-6 March 2009, Gallagher Estate, Midrand, South Africa.

John, J., Oosthuizen, R., Matooane, M. and Wright, C. (2009) Vulnerability to air pollution: To

intervene or not to intervene. Poster presented at the CSIR Conference, CSIR International

Convention Centre, December 2008.

Wright, C., Diab, R. and Binedell, M. (2008) Helping Air Quality Managers Prioritize Vulnerable

Communities. Paper presented at the NACA / IUAPPA Conference, 1-3 October 2008,

Nelspruit, South Africa.

Wright, C, Reeder, A, Bodeker, G and Gray, A. (2006) A: Youth solar UV radiation exposure: A

review. B: Factors influencing UV exposure of NZ primary schoolchildren, based on personal

dosimetry. Abstracts of the 33rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Photobiology,

8-12 July 2006, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. WAM-3c, page 67.

Wright, C., Reeder, A. and Bodeker. G. (2006) UV exposure of New Zealand schoolchildren. NIWA

UV Workshop: An Update, 19-21 April 2006.

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Wright, C., Reeder, A., Bodeker, G., Allen, M. and McKenzie, R. (2005) Linking real-time solar

ultraviolet radiation exposure with the social and physical environment, activities, knowledge

and attitudes of New Zealand school children. 6th World Congress on Melanoma, Vancouver

Convention and Exhibition Centre, Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada, 6-10 September

2005.

Wright, C., Allen, M., Bodeker, G., McKenzie, R. and Reeder, A. (2004) Real-time measurements of

ultraviolet radiation using portable electronic dosimeters, Poster presented at the Non-

Ionising Radiation Workshop and Symposium, Hotel Tryp Macarena, Spain, 20-22 May

2004.

Guy, C., Diab, R. and Martincigh, B.S. (2002) Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure of Children and

Adolescents in Durban, South Africa, Paper presented at the National Institute And Water

UV Workshop: An Update, Antarctic Convention Centre, Christchurch, March 2002.

Guy, C.Y. (2000) A health risk assessment of ultraviolet radiation in Durban. Paper presented at The

South African Young Geographers Conference, September 2000, University of

Witwatersrand, Gauteng, South Africa.

Record of Employment

Year Duration Employer Position 2015 From 1 March

2015

Environment & Health Research Unit, South

African Medical Research Council

Director: Angela Mathee (+27 82 464 7038)

Specialist Scientist / Climate

Change and Health research

programme leader

2013 Ended in

February 2015

CSIR Natural Resources and the Environment

Climate studies, Modelling and Environmental

Health Research Group

Principal Scientist /

Environmental health team

leader

2011 April CSIR Natural Resources and the Environment

Climate studies, modelling and environmental

health Research Group

Manager: Francois Engelbrecht (+27 12 841

4439)

Senior Researcher /

Environmental health team

leader

2009 January CSIR Natural Resources and the Environment

Environmental Health Research Group

Manager: Linda Godfrey (+27 12 841 3675)

Senior Researcher / Research

Group Leader

2007-8 July 2007 –

December

2008

University of KwaZulu-Natal, Council for

Scientific and Industrial Research

Supervisors: Prof. R. Diab

(+27 31 260 2300) and M. Binedell

Post-doctoral Research Fellow

(Additional financial support

from the NRF)

2007 Jan - June Pretoria Boys High School

Principal: Mr J. Illsley

(+27 12 460 2246)

Geography Educator: grades 8, 9

and 11

2004 September University of Otago, Department of Preventive

and Social Medicine

Supervisor: Nigel Dickson

(+64 3 479 7211)

Tutor: Patient, Doctor and

Society II

2003 Oct - Dec National Institute of Water and Atmosphere

(NIWA), Lauder

Supervisor: Dr G. Bodeker

(+64 3 440 0438)

Science Technician

2003 Jan - Sep Durban Girls’ High School

Principal: Mrs A. Martin

(+27 31 205 2284)

Geography Educator: grades 8,

10, 11 & 12

2002 Jan - Jul School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Lecturer: Atmospheric Science

18

University of Natal

Head of School: Prof. R. Diab

(+27 31 260 2300)

III

Environmental Science I

2002 Jan - Jul School of Life and Environmental Sciences,

University of Natal

Head of School: Prof. R. Diab

(+27 31 260 2300)

Volunteer Member of the Social

Committee for the International

Geographical Union Annual

Conference held at the Durban

ICC

2002 Jan - Jul School of Life and Environmental Sciences,

University of Natal

Dr D. Scott (+27 31 260 2416)

Research Assistant

2002 Jul - Dec Centre for Environmental Management,

University of Natal

Director: Prof. R. Diab (+27 31 260 2300)

Environmental Manager

2001 Feb - May School of Life and Environmental Sciences,

University of Natal

Head of School: Prof. R. Diab

(+27 31 260 2300)

Tutor: Environmental Systems I

2001 April School of Life and Environmental Sciences,

University of Natal

Head of School: Prof. R. Diab

(+27 31 260 2300)

Lecturer: Environmental

Legislation and Policy II

Sustainable Cities III

2001 April School of Life and Environmental Sciences,

University of Natal

Head of School: Prof. R. Diab

(+27 31 260 2300)

Lecturer: Ultraviolet Radiation

and Human Health

Environmental Systems I

2000/1 Nov - Jan School of Life and Environmental Sciences,

University of Natal

Head of School: Prof. R. Diab

(+27 31 260 2300)

Research Assistant

2000 Feb - June School of Life and Environmental Sciences,

University of Natal

Head of School: Prof. R. Diab

(+27 31 260 2300)

Tutor: Environmental Science I

2000 Aug - Nov School of Life and Environmental Sciences,

University of Natal

Head of School: Prof. R. Diab

(+27 31 260 2300)

Practical Demonstrator:

Sustainable Cities III

2000 Aug - Nov School of Life and Environmental Sciences,

University of Natal

Head of School: Prof. R. Diab

(+27 31 260 2300)

Tutorial Co-ordinator:

Environmental Legislation and

Policy II

1998 –

2000

Aug - June Bluff Health and Raquet Club (Virgin Active)

Manager (+27 31 467 1001)

Frontline Receptionist and

Service Co-ordinator

1999 –

2000

Dec - Jan GibbAfrica (Durban)

Consultant: Mr C. Wiid (+27 31 266 5226)

EIA Public Participation Co-

ordinator

1998 Dec School of Life and Environmental Sciences,

University of Natal

Professor W. Ellery (+27 31 260 2416)

Research Assistant

1998 Jul - Aug School of Life and Environmental Sciences,

University of Natal

Prof. R. Preston-Whyte (+27 31 260 2416)

Research Assistant

1998

1999

June

June

Olympiade Academica

Director: Mr D. Nicol (+27 31 205 4554)

Administrator

19

2000 July

General Information

Computer Literacy

Operating Systems: Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, Vista

Word Processors: Microsoft Word and WordPerfect

Analysis: Microsoft Excel; Epidata; Epidata Analysis, STATA

DTP: Mircosoft Publisher

Other: Microsoft Powerpoint

Referencing: Endnote, Biblioscape, RefWorks

Personal Achievements

SMILE English Teaching Programme Certificate, 1995; South African Red Cross First Aid Level

One, 1995; Competent Toastmasters Award, 1995; Adult Emergency Care - Resuscitation Council of

South Africa, 1999

Scholastic Record 1992 – 1996

Last School Attended: Durban Girls’ High School, Glenwood, Durban

Year of Matriculation: 1996

Education Department: Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Education and Culture

Matriculation: Senior Certificate Matriculation Exemption

Subjects with A aggregate (HG): English (First Language); French

Afrikaans (Second Language); Mathematics

Biology; Geography

Positions Held and Awards: School Prefect 1996; House Captain 1996

House Vice Captain 1995; Toastmasters President 1995

Competent Toastmasters Award 1995

Geography subject award 1996

English essay award 1996; Honours for Oratory 1995

Academic Merit Awards 1992-1996

Academic Honours 1994-1996

Referees

Prof. Roseanne D. Diab

Academy of Science of South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa

Tel: + 27 12 349 6600

Email: roseanne@assaf.org.za

Dr. Greg E. Bodeker

BodekerScientific

The Elms, New Zealand

Tel: + 64 3 449 2213

Email: greg@bodekerscientific.com

Prof. Anthony Reeder

Cancer Society Social and Behavioural

Research in Cancer Group

Department of Preventive and Social Medicine

University of Otago

Dunedin, New Zealand

Tel: +64 3 479 7257

Email: tony.reeder@otago.ac.za