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Wise Words From the Bench with Gavin Greenoak

By: Katie Anderson
Posted: April 9, 2012, from the August 2012 issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries.

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C&T: What advice would you give someone starting out in photobiology?
Do your homework. There has to be a background of understanding of the extraordinary complexities of the science of the skin and its responsiveness to external stimuli, including sunlight. I take for granted my passion for understanding the interaction between light and biological systems. Without that passion, understanding this industry is going to be difficult.