Professor Green has provided an unparalleled body of evidence regarding the causes and preventability of cancers of the skin, the latter forming the basis of clinical and public health prevention strategies in the USA, Europe, Australia and of WHO recommendations. For two and half decades she has served on numerous health and medical science boards and committees, both national and international, either as member or chair and since 2008 she has served on the International Commission for Non-Ionising Radiation Protection. She was Deputy Director of QIMR for 12 years till 2012. Professor Green’s contributions have been recognised in a range of professional and community awards.