Skin & Skin Cancer Seminar, 10 June 2020 The ASSC Skin and Skin Cancer Seminars are back. This series looks at providing insights into the latest skin and skin cancer research field, while also featuring invited speakers from enabling fields...
Read moreQIMR Berghofer researcher acknowledged for global impact on skin cancer prevention
QIMR Berghofer researcher acknowledged for global impact on skin cancer prevention 25 May 2020 QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Senior Scientist Professor Adele Green AC has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science...
Read moreNew genetic clues in eye cancer
New genetic clues in eye cancer 19 May 2020 About five per cent of melanomas in the eye are caused by exposure to sunlight, while the majority are not, a new study by QIMR Berghofer and Queensland Ocular Oncology Service has found. The findings...
Read moreScientists double understanding of genetic risk of melanoma
Scientists double understanding of genetic risk of melanoma 28 April 2020 A global collaboration of scientists has more than doubled the known number of regions on the human genome that influence the risk of developing melanoma. The research...
Read moreWhy don’t we have a national screening program for our national cancer?
Why don’t we have a national screening program for our national cancer? Melanoma affects 1 in 17 Australians, and other skin cancers 2 in 3 Australians, but setting up a formal screening program like we have for breast, cervical and bowel cancer...
Read morePhoning it in is not always the answer for skin cancer detection
“Phoning it in” is not always the answer for skin cancer detection 21 February 2020 Australians’ awareness of skin cancer using naked eye examinations is an effective way to detect suspicious moles and spots. A new study from the...
Read moreHow much sunshine causes melanoma? It’s in your genes
How much sunshine causes melanoma? It’s in your genes QIMR Berghofer researchers have shown that 22 different genes help to determine how much sun exposure a person needs to receive before developing melanoma. For people at high genetic risk, sun...
Read moreQIMR Berghofer scientists find new immunotherapy has promise
QIMR Berghofer scientists find new immunotherapy has promise 8 NOVEMBER 2019 Queensland scientists are helping to speed up the development of a new type of immunotherapy by discovering how it activates the immune system to fight cancer. It’s...
Read moreEarly Career Researchers awarded at the Annual Scientific Meeting
Early Career Researchers awarded at the Annual Scientific Meeting The ASSC was proud to host the 2019 Annual Scientific meeting in conjunction with the ASSC-Global Advances and Controversies in Skin Cancer Conference, held at the Brisbane...
Read moreAustralian researchers recruit for world’s largest skin cancer study
Australian researchers recruit for world’s largest skin cancer study Queensland researchers have launched the world’s largest ever genetic study of skin cancer and are calling on more than 20,000 Australians to take part. Australia has the...
Read moreNumbers count in the genetics of moles and melanomas
Numbers count in the genetics of moles and melanomas The University of Queensland scientists have identified a way to help dermatologists determine a patient’s risk of developing melanoma. UQ Diamantina Institute researcher Associate...
Read moreEarly career researchers get a boost from skin cancer centre
Early career researchers get a boost from skin cancer centre Four research projects from The University of Queensland and QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute have been awarded funding through a new scheme aimed at supporting early career...
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