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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: [email protected]; [email protected]
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
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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
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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: [email protected]
Dr. Greg E. Bodeker
BodekerScientific
The Elms, New Zealand
Tel: + 64 3 449 2213
Email: [email protected]
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: [email protected]