Associate Professor Sharyn Gaskin

• Appointments

  Date	Position	Institution name
  2021 - ongoing	Associate Professor	University of Adelaide
  2017 - 2020	Senior Research Fellow	Occupational and Environmental Health, University of Adelaide
  2011 - 2017	Research Fellow & Occupational Hygienist (Consultant)	University of Adelaide
  2009 - 2010	Postdoctoral Fellow	Australian Antarctic Division, Hobart
  2005 - 2009	PhD candidate	Flinders University
  2004 - 2005	Environment Officer, Site Contamination	Environment Protection Authority (SA)
  2002 - 2002	Research Assistant, Dept. Environmental Health	Flinders University

• Awards and Achievements

  Date	Type	Title	Institution Name	Country	Amount
  2017	Award	Airmet Scientific Professional Advancement Award	Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists	Australia	-
  2010	Award	Thermo Fisher Scientific AIOH Conference Award (2010)	-	-	-
  2008	Award	Outstanding Achievement Award for media release	Flinders University	-	-
  2008	Award	International Society of Microbial Ecology (ISME) Travel Grant	-	-	-
  2007	Award	Flinders University research student conference travel grant	-	-	-
  2005	Award	Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)	-	-	-

• Education

  Date	Institution name	Country	Title
  2005 - 2008	Flinders University	Australia	PhD in Environmental Health
  2003 - 2003	Flinders University	Australia	Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (Awarded 1st Class)
  1999 - 2001	Flinders University	Australia	Degree of Bachelor of Environmental Health

• Journals

  Year	Citation
  2024	Ramkissoon, C., Song, Y., Yen, S., Southam, K., Page, S., Pisaniello, D., . . . Zosky, G. R. (2024). Understanding the pathogenesis of engineered stone-associated silicosis: The effect of particle chemistry on the lung cell response. Respirology, 29(3), 217-227. DOI Scopus1
  2023	Ramkissoon, C., Gaskin, S., Hall, T., Pisaniello, D., & Zosky, G. (2023). Engineered Stone Fabrication Work Releases Volatile Organic Compounds Classified as Lung Irritants. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 67(2), 288-293. DOI Scopus2 WoS1
  2023	Rogers, C. A., Gaskin, S. E., Thredgold, L. D., & Pukala, T. L. (2023). An approach to quantify ortho-phthalaldehyde contamination on work surfaces. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 67(7), 886-894. DOI
  2023	Mesfin Tefera, Y., Gaskin, S., Mitchell, K., Springer, D., & Mills, S. (2023). Temporal decline in serum PFAS concentrations among metropolitan firefighters: Longitudinal study on post-exposure changes following PFAS foam cessation. Environment International, 179, 7 pages. DOI
  2023	Huyan, J., Ramkissoon, C., Laka, M., & Gaskin, S. (2023). Assessing the Usefulness of Mobile Apps for Noise Management in Occupational Health and Safety: Quantitative Measurement and Expert Elicitation Study. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 11(1), 9 pages. DOI
  2022	Ramkissoon, C., Gaskin, S., Thredgold, L., Hall, T., Rowett, S., & Gun, R. (2022). Characterisation of dust emissions from machined engineered stones to understand the hazard for accelerated silicosis. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 4351-1-4351-10. DOI Scopus10 WoS6 Europe PMC4
  2022	Kumarasamy, C., Pisaniello, D., Gaskin, S., & Hall, T. (2022). What Do Safety Data Sheets for Artificial Stone Products Tell Us About Composition? A Comparative Analysis with Physicochemical Data. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 66(7), 937-945. DOI Scopus3 WoS2 Europe PMC2
  2022	Thredgold, L., Gaskin, S., Liu, Y., & Tamargo, E. (2022). In vitro assessment of the dermal penetration potential of sodium fluoroacetate using a formulated product.. J Occup Environ Hyg, 19(7), 411-414. DOI
  2022	Thredgold, L., Ramkissoon, C., Kumarasamy, C., Gun, R., Rowett, S., & Gaskin, S. (2022). Rapid Assessment of Oxidative Damage Potential: A Comparative Study of Engineered Stone Dusts Using a Deoxyguanosine Assay. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(10), 1-10. DOI
  2022	Tefera, Y. M., Gaskin, S., Mitchell, K., Springer, D., Mills, S., & Pisaniello, D. (2022). Food grown on fire stations as a potential pathway for firefighters' exposure to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).. Environ Int, 168, 11 pages. DOI Scopus10 WoS3 Europe PMC1
  2021	Gaskin, S., Currie, N., & Cherrie, J. W. (2021). What Do Occupational Hygienists Really Know about Skin Exposure?. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 65(2), 219-224. DOI Scopus3 WoS2 Europe PMC1
  2021	Tefera, Y. M., Gaskin, S., Thredgold, L., & Pisaniello, D. (2021). Glove performance in a warming climate: The role of glove material and climate on permeation resistance to organophosphate insecticides. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 18(1), 1-12. DOI Scopus3 WoS2 Europe PMC1
  2021	Lee, S., Gaskin, S., Piccoli, B., & Pisaniello, D. (2021). Blue light exposure in the workplace: a case study of nail salons.. Arch Environ Occup Health, 77(5), 1-5. DOI Scopus1 WoS1
  2021	Maharjan, P., Crea, J., Tkaczuk, M., Gaskin, S., & Pisaniello, D. (2021). Metal Ion Release from Engineered Stone Dust in Artificial Lysosomal Fluid—Variation with Time and Stone Type. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(12), 1-11. DOI Scopus6 WoS4 Europe PMC4
  2021	Tefera, Y. M., Gaskin, S., Thredgold, L., & Pisaniello, D. (2021). The role of formulation co-ingredients in skin and glove barrier protection against organophosphate insecticides.. Pest Manag Sci, 78(1), 1-7. DOI Scopus5 WoS3 Europe PMC1
  2020	Gaskin, S., Mehta, S., Pisaniello, D., Turczynowicz, L., Bruschi, S., & Mitchell, K. (2020). Hazardous materials emergency incidents: public health considerations and implications. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 44(4), 320-323. DOI Scopus4 WoS3 Europe PMC2
  2020	Hopf, N., Champmartin, C., Schenk, L., Berthet, A., Chedik, L., Du Plessis, J., . . . Bunge, A. (2020). Reflections on the OECD guidelines for in vitro skin absorption studies.. Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP, 117, 1-11. DOI Scopus31 WoS17 Europe PMC8
  2020	Gaskin, S., Thredgold, L., Pisaniello, D., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2020). Is the skin an important exposure route for workers during cyanogen fumigation?. Pest Management Science, 76(4), 1443-1447. DOI
  2019	Thredgold, L., Gaskin, S., Quy, C., & Pisaniello, D. (2019). Exposure of agriculture workers to pesticides: the effect of heat on protective glove performance and skin exposure to dichlorvos. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(23), 4798-1-4798-11. DOI Scopus8 WoS4 Europe PMC1
  2019	Thredgold, L., Gaskin, S., Heath, L., Pisaniello, D., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2019). Understanding skin absorption of common aldehyde vapours from exposure during hazardous material incidents. Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, 30(3), 537-546. DOI Scopus2 WoS1 Europe PMC1
  2019	Gaskin, S., Heath, L., Pisaniello, D., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2019). Skin permeation of oxides of nitrogen and sulfur from short-term exposure scenarios relevant to hazardous material incidents. Science of the Total Environment, 665, 937-943. DOI Scopus11 WoS9
  2019	Tefera, Y. M., Thredgold, L., Pisaniello, D., & Gaskin, S. (2019). The greenhouse work environment: a modifier of occupational pesticide exposure?. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B, 54(10), 817-831. DOI Scopus9 WoS6 Europe PMC3
  2018	Ismail, I., Gaskin, S., Pisaniello, D., & Edwards, J. W. (2018). Organophosphorus pesticide exposure in agriculture: effects of temperature, ultraviolet light and abrasion on PVC gloves. Industrial health, 56(2), 166-170. DOI Scopus5 WoS4 Europe PMC1
  2018	Whiley, H., Gaskin, S., Schroder, T., & Ross, K. (2018). Antifungal properties of essential oils for improvement of indoor air quality: A review. Reviews on Environmental Health, 33(1), 63-76. DOI Scopus24 WoS21 Europe PMC10
  2018	Thredgold, L., Gaskin, S., Liu, Y., Heath, L., & Pisaniello, D. (2018). Skin Notations for Low-Molecular-Weight Amines: Development of a Testing Protocol with Isopropylamine as an Example. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 62(5), 633-638. DOI Scopus3 WoS2 Europe PMC1
  2018	Schroder, T., Gaskin, S., Ross, K., & Whiley, H. (2018). Antifungal activity of essential oils against fungi isolated from air. International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, 23(3), 181-186. DOI Scopus16 WoS8 Europe PMC6
  2018	Gaskin, S., Thredgold, L., Heath, L., Pisaniello, D., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2018). Empirical data in support of a skin notation for methyl chloride. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 15(8), 569-572. DOI Scopus1 WoS1
  2017	Gaskin, S. E., Heath, L., Pisaniello, D., Crea, J., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2017). Skin absorption of ethylene oxide gas following exposures relevant to HAZMAT incidents. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 61(5), 589-595. DOI Scopus9 WoS8 Europe PMC4
  2017	Gaskin, S., Heath, L., Pisaniello, D., Edwards, J., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2017). Dermal absorption of fumigant gases during HAZMAT incident exposure scenarios - methyl bromide, sulfuryl fluoride, and chloropicrin. Toxicology and Industrial Health, 33(7), 547-554. DOI Scopus9 WoS6 Europe PMC1
  2017	Gaskin, S., Heath, L., Pisaniello, D., Evans, R., Edwards, J. W., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2017). Hydrogen sulphide and phosphine interactions with human skin in vitro: Application to hazardous material incident decision making for skin decontamination. Toxicology and Industrial Health, 33(4), 289-296. DOI Scopus8 WoS6 Europe PMC1
  2015	Ismail, I., Pisaniello, D., Gaskin, S., & Edwards, J. (2015). Dermal exposures to organophosphorus pesticides for ambulance workers - permeation through disposable gloves: findings for omethoate. Journal of Health and Safety Research and Practice, 7(1), 14-22.
  2015	Rogawansamy, S., Gaskin, S., Taylor, M., & Pisaniello, D. (2015). An evaluation of antifungal agents for the treatment of fungal contamination in indoor air environments. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 12(6), 6319-6332. DOI Scopus41 WoS29 Europe PMC15
  2014	Taylor, M., Gaskin, S., Bentham, R., & Pisaniello, D. (2014). Airborne fungal profiles in office buildings in metropolitan Adelaide, South Australia: background levels, diversity and seasonal variation. Indoor and Build Environment, 23(7), 1002-1011. DOI Scopus5 WoS5
  2014	Gaskin, S., Pisaniello, D., Edwards, J., Bromwich, D., Reed, S., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2014). In-vitro methods for testing dermal absorption and penetration of toxic gases. Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods, 24(1), 70-72. DOI Scopus12 WoS11 Europe PMC6
  2013	Gaskin, S., Pisaniello, D., Edwards, J., Bromwich, D., Reed, S., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2013). Chlorine and hydrogen cyanide gas interactions with human skin: In vitro studies to inform skin permeation and decontamination in HAZMAT incidents. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 262, 759-765. DOI Scopus16 WoS13 Europe PMC7
  2013	Gaskin, S., Pisaniello, D., Edwards, J., Bromwich, D., Reed, S., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2013). Application of skin contamination studies of ammonia gas for management of hazardous material incidents. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 252, 338-346. DOI Scopus19 WoS16 Europe PMC6
  2013	Chan, H. P., Zhai, H., Hui, X., & Maibach, H. I. (2013). Skin decontamination. Toxicology and Industrial Health, 29(10), 955-968. DOI
  2012	te Brake, L., Gaskin, S., Pisaniello, D., Edwards, J., Bromwich, D., Reed, S., & Scheepers, P. (2012). Effects of street clothing, sunscreen, and temperature on skin absorption of organophosphate pesticides - a review and case study of diazinon. Journal of Health and Safety Research and Practice, 4(1), 10-18.
  2011	Lease, C. W., Bentham, R. H., Gaskin, S. E., & Juhasz, A. L. (2011). Isolation and Identification of Pyrene Mineralizing Mycobacterium spp. from Contaminated and Uncontaminated Sources. Applied and Environmental Soil Science, 2011, 1-11. DOI
  2010	Gaskin, S. E., & Bentham, R. H. (2010). Rhizoremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated soil using Australian native grasses. Science of the Total Environment, 408(17), 3683-3688. DOI Scopus80 WoS61 Europe PMC28
  2008	Gaskin, S., Soole, K., & Bentham, R. (2008). Screening of Australian native grasses for rhizoremediation of aliphatic hydrocarbon-contaminated soil. International Journal of Phytoremediation, 10(5), 378-389. DOI Scopus56 WoS54 Europe PMC18
  2007	Gaskin, S., Bentham, R., Cromar, N., & Fallowfield, H. (2007). The zoonotic potential of dogs in Aboriginal communities in Central Australia. Environmental Health, 7(4), 36-45.
  2005	Gaskin, S., & Bentham, R. (2005). Comparison of enrichment methods for the isolation of pyrene-degrading bacteria. International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 56(2), 80-85. DOI Scopus27 WoS23

• Book Chapters

  Year	Citation
  2020	Baxter, C., Gaskin, S., Logan, M., & Pisaniello, D. L. (2020). The mass decontamination paradigm: Response relating to gas phase exposures and skin decontamination. In H. Zhu, & H. Maibach (Eds.), Skin Decontamination: A Comprehensive Clinical Research Guide (pp. 141-162). Cham, Switzerland: Springer. DOI

• Conference Papers

  Year	Citation
  2020	Pek, B., & Gaskin, S. (2020). PREVALENCE OF SILICOSIS IN A POPULATION OF NSW WORKERS SCREENED USING THE SAFEWORK SILICA HEALTH SURVEILLANCE QUESTIONNAIRE IN 2019. In INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL Vol. 50 (pp. 14). WILEY. DOI
  2016	Gaskin, S. E., Heath, L., Tkaczuk, M., Crea, J., & Pisaniello, D. (2016). Development and trial of an evidence-based audit tool for cytotoxic drugs in hospitals. In AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENISTS INC 34th ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION. Gold Coast, Queensland.
  2016	Lee, S., Pisaniello, D., Gaskin, S., & Piccoli, B. (2016). Characterizing blue light exposure methodological considerations and preliminary results. In C. Topping (Ed.), Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference & Exhibition of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc: Hygiene that works (pp. 101-113). Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia: Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc.
  2013	Pisaniello, D., Tkaczuk, M., & Gaskin, S. (2013). Dust inhalation risk modifiers in South Australian quarries. In Proceedings of the AIOH 31st Annual Conference and Exhibition (pp. 0 pages). Sydney: AIOH.
  2011	te Brake, L., Gaskin, S., Pisaniello, D., Edwards, J., Bromwich, D., Reed, S., & Scheepers, P. (2011). Effects of street clothing, sunscreen and temperature on skin absorption of organophosphate pesticides - a review and case study of diazinon. In Proceedings of the 2011 AIOH Conference (pp. 89-99). Victoria: AIOH Inc.
  2009	Gaskin, S., Bentham, R., & Soole, K. (2009). Successful rhizoremediation of aliphatic hydrocarbon contaminated soil using an Australian native grass. In In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation-2009: Proceedings of the 10th International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium.

• Conference Items

  Year	Citation
  2018	Thredgold, L., Gaskin, S., Pisaniello, D., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2018). The development and application of a scenario–based test protocol for dermal exposure assessment in HAZMAT incidents. Poster session presented at the meeting of X2018 9th International Conference on the Science of Exposure Assessment. Manchester, UK.
  2017	Lee, S. Y., pisaniello, D., Gaskin, S. E., & piccoli, B. (2017). Use of mobile phones and light meter applications in the assessment of the occupational lighting environment. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) Conference and Exhibition. Canberra.
  2017	Pisaniello, D., Gaskin, S., Lee, S. Y., & Piccoli, B. (2017). Office lighting surveys for the 21st century - refocusing on the eye and health. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) Conference and Exhibition. Canberra.

• Report for External Bodies

  Year	Citation
  2018	Gaskin, S. E., Gun, R., Jersmann, H., & Pisaniello, D. (2018). Respirable crystalline silica exposures in engineered stone benchtop fabrication.
  2013	Pisaniello, D., Tkaczuk, M., & Gaskin, S. E. (2013). Evaluation of dust inhalation risk factors: A research study to reduce lung disease risks in SA quarries.
  2013	Jankewicz, G., Gaskin, S. E., Lower, T., & Pisaniello, D. (2013). Human exposure to zinc phosphide during the on-farm preparation of mouse bait.
  2013	Pisaniello, D., Rothmore, P., Stewart, S., Crea, J., Tkaczuk, M., Jankewicz, G., & Gaskin, S. E. (2013). Hazard Surveillance for the Primary Prevention of Occupational Asthma: A National Demonstration Project.
  2012	Gaskin, S. E., Pisaniello, D., & Lower, T. (2012). Worker exposure to zinc phosphide in the preparation of mouse bait.
  2012	Gaskin, S. E., Pisaniello, D., & Lower, T. (2012). Worker exposure to zinc phosphide in the preparation of mouse bait.
  2011	Gaskin, S. E. (2011). The influence of cosmetics on the skin absorption of chemicals amongst female workers.
  2004	Gaskin, S. E., & Fallowfield, H. (2004). New Haven Village wastewater treatment plant: Research towards managing the risk associated with water reuse.

• Theses

  Year	Citation
  2009	Gaskin, S. E. (2009). Rhizoremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated soil using Australian native grasses. (PhD Thesis).

Teaching & Supervision

• Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

  Date	Role	Research Topic	Program	Degree Type	Student Load	Student Name
  2023	Principal Supervisor	Prevention of Occupational Lung Diseases from Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica in the Construction Industry: A Mixed- Methods Approach	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Mr Gebisa Guyasa Kabito

• Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

  Date	Role	Research Topic	Program	Degree Type	Student Load	Student Name
  2017 - 2021	Principal Supervisor	Analysing Work Environment and Chemical Risk Factors for Occupational Exposure to Pesticides in Horticulture	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Mr Yonatal Mesfin Tefera
  2017 - 2020	Co-Supervisor	Assessment of Blue Light Exposure in the Occupational Visual Field	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Ms So Young Lee
  2013 - 2016	Co-Supervisor	OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO ORGANOPHOSPHORUS PESTICIDES: EXPLORATORY CASE STUDIES OF FACTORS INFLUENCING GLOVE PERFORMANCE AND SKIN PENETRATION	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Ms Ismaniza Ismail

• Committee Memberships

  Date	Role	Committee	Institution	Country
  2015 - ongoing	Chair	AIOH Newsletter Comittee	Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists	Australia

• Memberships

  Date	Role	Membership	Country
  2016 - ongoing	Member	British Occupational Hygiene Society	United Kingdom
  2011 - ongoing	Member	Clean Air Society of Australia & New Zealand (CASANZ)	-
  2010 - ongoing	Member	Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienist (AIOH)	-

• Position: Associate Professor/Reader
• Phone: 83134958
• Email: sharyn.gaskin@adelaide.edu.au
• Fax: 83134955
• Campus: Thebarton
• Building: Adelaide Exposure Science & Health Laboratory
• Org Unit: Public Health