
Overview
Background
BSc, MBBS, MPH, PhD, FRACGP, FACD
Dr Lena von Schuckmann is a clinician researcher, with dual medical specialist training in dermatology and general practice. Her research is focused on skin cancer prevention, early detection, and optimising skin cancer treatment. She is passionate about improving the cancer journey for patients.
She works as a consultant dermatologist at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Hospital and private clinics in Spring Hill and the Samford Valley.
Availability
- Dr Lena Von Schuckmann is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine Surgery, The University of Queensland
- Masters (Extended) of Public Health, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy of Public Health, The University of Queensland
Works
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2025
Journal Article
Haematological cancers and skin cancer: statistics from the Netherlands
von Schuckmann, Lena A and Khosrotehrani, Kiarash (2025). Haematological cancers and skin cancer: statistics from the Netherlands. British Journal of Dermatology. doi: 10.1093/bjd/ljaf081
2025
Journal Article
Factors Influencing the Use of Shave Biopsy for Lesions Suspicious of Melanoma in Australia: An Exploratory Mixed‐Methods Study
Lindsay, Daniel, Collins, Louisa G., Olsen, Catherine M., Pandeya, Nirmala, Whiteman, David C., Bookallil, Luke, McMurtrie, Andrea and von Schuckmann, Lena (2025). Factors Influencing the Use of Shave Biopsy for Lesions Suspicious of Melanoma in Australia: An Exploratory Mixed‐Methods Study. Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 66 (1), e1-e9. doi: 10.1111/ajd.14411
2025
Journal Article
Beta‐Blockers and Cutaneous Melanoma Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Random‐Effects Meta‐Analysis
Muller, Nicholas M., Tan, Samuel X., Vipulaguna, Nisal, Zhou, Chenhao, Hughes, Maria Celia B., Soyer, H. Peter, von Schuckmann, Lena and Khosrotehrani, Kiarash (2025). Beta‐Blockers and Cutaneous Melanoma Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Random‐Effects Meta‐Analysis. Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research, 38 (1) e13225, e13225-1. doi: 10.1111/pcmr.13225
2024
Conference Publication
Pathologist consensus for diagnostic labels is crucial in the developement of artificial intelligence training data in dermatology
Muller, N.M., Tan, S.X., Rutjes, C., Khosrotehrani, K., von Schuckmann, L., Betz-Stablein, B. and Soyer, H. P. (2024). Pathologist consensus for diagnostic labels is crucial in the developement of artificial intelligence training data in dermatology. 53rd Annual ESDR Meeting, Lisbon, Portugal, 4-7 September 2024. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jid.2024.10.431
2024
Journal Article
Consensus versus discordance in the classification of borderline melanocytic lesions between dermatopathologists and artificial intelligence: An Australian cohort study
Muller, Nicholas M., Rutjes, Chantal, Tan, Samuel X., Vipulaguna, Nisal, Oloruntoba, Ayooluwatomiwa, Nguyen, Toan, von Schuckmann, Lena, Betz‐Stablein, Brigid, Khosrotehrani, Kiarash, Ge, Zongyuan, Soyer, H. Peter and Katz, Ian (2024). Consensus versus discordance in the classification of borderline melanocytic lesions between dermatopathologists and artificial intelligence: An Australian cohort study. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. doi: 10.1111/jdv.20412
2024
Journal Article
International time trends and differences in topical actinic keratosis therapy utilization
Zhao, Heather J., Ushcatz, Inna, Tadrous, Mina, Aoki, Valeria, Chang, Aileen Y., Levell, Nick J., Von Schuckmann, Lena and Drucker, Aaron M. (2024). International time trends and differences in topical actinic keratosis therapy utilization. JAAD International, 16, 18-25. doi: 10.1016/j.jdin.2024.03.013
2024
Journal Article
Melanoma imaging and diagnosis: What does the future hold?
Soyer, H Peter, Banney, Leith and von Schuckmann, Lena (2024). Melanoma imaging and diagnosis: What does the future hold?. Australian Journal of General Practice, 53 (9), 633-634. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-02-24-7156
2023
Journal Article
Patterns and cost of care according to keratinocyte cancer risk stratification in a volunteer population screening clinic: real‐world data from the TRoPICS study
Lee, Ruby Chia‐Lin, Liyanage, Upekha, Fry, Kirsty, Brown, Susan, von Schuckmann, Lena, Spelman, Lynda, Soyer, H. Peter, Neale, Rachel E., Gordon, Louisa G., Whiteman, David C., Olsen, Catherine M., Janda, Monika and Khosrotehrani, Kiarash (2023). Patterns and cost of care according to keratinocyte cancer risk stratification in a volunteer population screening clinic: real‐world data from the TRoPICS study. Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 64 (3), 389-396. doi: 10.1111/ajd.14054
2023
Journal Article
Conditional survival in patients with stage IB‐IIIA melanoma undergoing sentinel node biopsy in Queensland: a longitudinal study
Tedman, Alexander James, Liyanage, Upekha E., Chong, Sharene, Rowe, Casey, von Schuckmann, Lena A., Malt, Maryrose, Green, Adele C., Smithers, B. Mark and Khosrotehrani, Kiarash (2023). Conditional survival in patients with stage IB‐IIIA melanoma undergoing sentinel node biopsy in Queensland: a longitudinal study. Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 64 (1), e34-e40. doi: 10.1111/ajd.13974
2022
Journal Article
Importance of histopathological analysis and molecular genetics in a rare neonatal case of rhabdomyosarcoma
Gramp, Prudence, Zappala, Tania, Von Schuckmann, Lena, Payton, Diane and Wheller, Laura (2022). Importance of histopathological analysis and molecular genetics in a rare neonatal case of rhabdomyosarcoma. Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 63 (3), 380-384. doi: 10.1111/ajd.13849
2021
Journal Article
Patient age and risk of recurrence of primary melanoma at high risk of spread
Ghiasvand, R., Khosrotehrani, K., Hughes, M.C.B., von Schuckmann, L. A., Beesley, V. L., Malt, M., Smithers, B. M. and Green, A. C. (2021). Patient age and risk of recurrence of primary melanoma at high risk of spread. British Journal of Dermatology, 184 (3) bjd.19601, 566-568. doi: 10.1111/bjd.19601
2020
Other Outputs
Natural history of high-risk cutaneous primary melanoma and risk factors for disease progression
von Schuckmann, Lena (2020). Natural history of high-risk cutaneous primary melanoma and risk factors for disease progression. PhD Thesis, School of Public Health, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/b9f67ab
2020
Journal Article
Clinical utility of skin cancer and melanoma risk scores for population screening: TRoPICS study
Shetty, A., Janda, M., Fry, K., Brown, S., Yau, B., Schuckmann, L. Von, Thomas, S., Rayner, J.E., Spelman, L., Wagner, G., Jenkins, H., Lun, K., Parbery, J., Soyer, H.P., Neale, R.E., Green, A.C., Whiteman, D.C., Olsen, C.M. and Khosrotehrani, K. (2020). Clinical utility of skin cancer and melanoma risk scores for population screening: TRoPICS study. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 35 (5) jdv.17062, 1094-1098. doi: 10.1111/jdv.17062
2020
Journal Article
Anxiety and depression after diagnosis of high-risk primary cutaneous melanoma: a 4-year longitudinal study
Beesley, Vanessa L., Hughes, Maria Celia B., Smithers, B. Mark, Khosrotehrani, Kiarash, Malt, Maryrose K., von Schuckmann, Lena A. and Green, Adèle C. (2020). Anxiety and depression after diagnosis of high-risk primary cutaneous melanoma: a 4-year longitudinal study. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 14 (5), 712-719. doi: 10.1007/s11764-020-00885-9
2020
Journal Article
Prognostic implications of biopsy with tumor transection for patients with high-risk primary melanoma
von Schuckmann, Lena A., Khosrotehrani, Kiarash, Hughes, Maria Celia B., van der Pols, Jolieke C., Malt, Maryrose, Smithers, B. Mark and Green, Adele C. (2020). Prognostic implications of biopsy with tumor transection for patients with high-risk primary melanoma. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 82 (6), 1521-1524. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.01.067
2020
Journal Article
Patterns of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acid Dietary Intake and Melanoma Thickness at Diagnosis
Mahamat-Saleh, Yahya, Hughes, Maria Celia B., Miura, Kyoko, Malt, Maryrose K., von Schuckmann, Lena, Khosrotehrani, Kiarash, Smithers, B. Mark and Green, Adèle C. (2020). Patterns of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acid Dietary Intake and Melanoma Thickness at Diagnosis. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention, 29 (8), 1647-1653. doi: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-20-0319
2020
Journal Article
Statins may reduce disease recurrence in patients with ulcerated primary melanoma
von Schuckmann, L. A., Khosrotehrani, K., Ghiasvand, R., Hughes, M. C.B., van der Pols, J. C., Malt, M., Smithers, B. M. and Green, A. C. (2020). Statins may reduce disease recurrence in patients with ulcerated primary melanoma. British Journal of Dermatology, 183 (6), 1049-1055. doi: 10.1111/bjd.19012
2020
Journal Article
Educating early childhood educators on rashes in children under their care in Australia
Kanellis, Vangelis G., Kanellis, Alice L., Von Schuckmann, Lena and Miller, Andrew (2020). Educating early childhood educators on rashes in children under their care in Australia. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 56 (1), 180-181. doi: 10.1111/jpc.14716
2019
Journal Article
Education of children, their parents and staff on sun safety practices in the Australian early childhood education setting
Kanellis, Vangelis George, Kanellis, Alice Louise, Von Schuckmann, Lena and Miller, Andrew (2019). Education of children, their parents and staff on sun safety practices in the Australian early childhood education setting. Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 61 (2) ajd.13219, 160-161. doi: 10.1111/ajd.13219
2019
Journal Article
Risk of melanoma recurrence after diagnosis of a high-risk primary tumor
Von Schuckmann, Lena A., Hughes, Maria Celia B., Ghiasvand, Reza, Malt, Maryrose, Van Der Pols, Jolieke C., Beesley, Vanessa L., Khosrotehrani, Kiarash, Smithers, B. Mark and Green, Adele C. (2019). Risk of melanoma recurrence after diagnosis of a high-risk primary tumor. JAMA Dermatology, 155 (6), 688-693. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2019.0440
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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Available projects
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Primary Melanoma Project
The Primary Melanoma Project was established to investigate the natural history of high-risk primary melanomas and to identify risk factors for disease progression. The cohort consists of 700 patients and 10-year follow-up data will be collected in 2024. The following research projects are available and would suit Brisbane-based candidates with a background in medicine, public health, and/or those with an interest in dermatology:
1. Evaluating the impact of dietary factors on melanoma recurrence
2. Evaluating the impact of clinical factors (tumour transection during biopsy, excision margins etc) on melanoma recurrence
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Skin Cancer Diagnosis Study
The skin cancer diagnosis study aims to compare the sensitivity and specificity of skin checks performed in-person versus those performed via digital imaging/ dermoscopy. Data collection will occur at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital and data analysis will be based at UQ TRI. This project would suit an MPhil candidate with an interest in clinical research, medicine and/or dermatology.
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Skin Cancer Burden Study
This project aims to identify patients who are at greatest risk of developing multiple high-risk skin cancers, therefore warranting close monitoring in public dermatology outpatient clinics. Data collection for this study will be based at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. This project would suit a HDR candidate with an interest in epidemiology, public health and skin cancer medicine.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Master Philosophy
Evaluating the effects of chronic diseases and lifestyle on the risk of melanoma recurrence
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding and targeting determinants of mortality from melanoma
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani
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Master Philosophy
Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours regarding balancing the risks and benefits of sun exposure
Associate Advisor
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Lena Von Schuckmann directly for media enquiries about:
- Melanoma
- Skin cancer
- Skin cancer prevention
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