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On International Clinical Trials Days, one group of UQ researchers are working very hard.

Early detection of melanoma research has received a $1.195 million Partnership Grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

The University of Queensland Dermatology Research Centre continues to expand with the recent integration of UQDI’s Experimental Dermatology Group.

This article is part of our series about skin: why we have it, what it does, and what can go wrong. Read other articles in the series here.

The ABC program Catalyst has featured The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute's Professor H. Peter Soyer and the new VECTRA WB360, located at the Princess Alexandra Hospital.

Researchers from The University of Queensland have conducted the most comprehensive study looking at the genomics of skin and naevi (moles) with the goal improving the early detection of melanoma.

Children's science program Scope TV featured The University of Queenland Diamantina Institute's Professor H. Peter Soyer and the new VECTRA WB360, located at the Princess Alexandra Hospital.

University of Queensland researchers have found that freckles and moles appearing on the iris indicate a high risk of melanoma, particularly in people under 40 years of age.

A new 3D whole body imaging system is revolutionising the way researchers determine how moles become melanoma.

Adding aspirin to some existing cancer drugs could increase their effectiveness against a group of tumours resistant to treatment, new research has shown.

The Australian Skin and Skin Cancer Research Centre (ASSC) held the second Annual Scientific Meeting on Wednesday 29 November, 2017.

The University of Queensland Dermatology Research Centre was proud to host the Inaugural McCallum Founders Lecture in Dermatology held at the Translational Research Institute (TRI) on Tuesday 14 November.

Queensland has the unenviable claim of having the highest incidence of melanoma in the world, with an incidence rate of 73 cases per 100,000 population. Therefore it was only fitting that Brisbane, Queensland should host the 9th World Congress of Melanoma together with the Society for Melanoma Research and their 14th International Congress.

University of Queensland research targeting melanoma diagnosis has been awarded a research grant from the State Government’s Advance Queensland Innovations Partnerships scheme.

Skin cancer experts are warning Australians not to lose focus on the importance of prevention and early detection, despite exciting advancements in treatments.

Professor H. Peter Soyer has been named in the NHMRC Ten of the Best Awards, in recognition of Dermatology Research.

The University of Queensland Dermatology Research Centre (DRC) announced the integration of the Skin Immunology Group, broadening the scope and expertise at the centre.

The University of Queensland Dermatology Research Centre (DRC) has appointed Associate Professor Rick Sturm to the role of Deputy Director of the Centre.

In order to predict progression and patient response to treatment, there is a need for identification of the unique gene expression signatures which drive the development of skin cancer.