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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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
2019
Journal Article
Regular sunscreen use and risk of mortality: long-term follow-up of a skin cancer prevention trial
Lindstrom, Akiaja R., von Schuckmann, Lena A., Hughes, Maria Celia B., Williams, Gail M., Green, Adele C. and van der Pols, Jolieke C. (2019). Regular sunscreen use and risk of mortality: long-term follow-up of a skin cancer prevention trial. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 56 (5), 742-746. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2018.11.025
2019
Journal Article
Survival of patients with early invasive melanoma down-staged under the new 8 AJCC edition
von Schuckmann, Lena A., Hughes, Maria Celia B., Lee, Rebecca, Lorigan, Paul, Khosrotehrani, Kiarash, Smithers, B. Mark and Green, Adele C. (2019). Survival of patients with early invasive melanoma down-staged under the new 8 AJCC edition. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 80 (1), 272-274. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2018.04.017
2019
Journal Article
Sun protection behaviour after diagnosis of high-risk primary melanoma and risk of a subsequent primary
von Schuckmann, Lena A., Wilson, Louise F., Hughes, Maria Celia B., Beesley, Vanessa L., Janda, Monika, van der Pols, Jolieke C., Smithers, B. Mark, Khosrotehrani, Kiarash and Green, Adele C. (2019). Sun protection behaviour after diagnosis of high-risk primary melanoma and risk of a subsequent primary. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 80 (1), 139-148.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2018.06.068
2018
Journal Article
Clustering of prevention behaviours in patients with high-risk primary melanoma
Green, Adèle C., Hughes, Maria Celia B., von Schuckmann, Lena A., Khosrotehrani, Kiarash and Mark Smithers, B. (2018). Clustering of prevention behaviours in patients with high-risk primary melanoma. Psycho-Oncology, 27 (5), 1442-1449. doi: 10.1002/pon.4565
2018
Journal Article
Is occupational sun exposure important for squamous cell carcinoma risk?
von Schuckmann, Lena A. (2018). Is occupational sun exposure important for squamous cell carcinoma risk?. British Journal of Dermatology, 178 (2), 325-326. doi: 10.1111/bjd.16168
2017
Journal Article
Associations of statins and diabetes with diagnosis of ulcerated cutaneous melanoma
von Schuckmann, Lena A., Smith, David, Hughes, Maria Celia B., Malt, Maryrose, van der Pols, Jolieke C., Khosrotehrani, Kiarash, Smithers, Bernard M. and Green, Adele C. (2017). Associations of statins and diabetes with diagnosis of ulcerated cutaneous melanoma. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 137 (12), 2599-2605. doi: 10.1016/j.jid.2017.07.836
2017
Journal Article
Use of support services in a sample of patients with high-risk primary melanomas in urban, regional and rural Queensland
von Schuckmann, Lena A., Smithers, Bernhard M., Khosrotehrani, Kiarash, Beesley, Vanessa L., van der Pols, Jolieke C., Hughes, Maria B. and Green, Adele C. (2017). Use of support services in a sample of patients with high-risk primary melanomas in urban, regional and rural Queensland. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 41 (3), 315-319. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12662
2016
Journal Article
Forearm hair density and risk of keratinocyte cancers in Australian adults
von Schuckmann, L. A., Hughes, M. C., Green, A. C. and van der Pols, J. C. (2016). Forearm hair density and risk of keratinocyte cancers in Australian adults. Archives of Dermatological Research, 308 (9), 617-624. doi: 10.1007/s00403-016-1680-5
2016
Journal Article
Vitamin D pathway gene polymorphisms and keratinocyte cancers: a nested case-control study and meta-analysis
Von Schuckmann, Lena A., Law, Matthew H., Montgomery, Grant W., Green, Adele C. and van der Pols, Jolieke C. (2016). Vitamin D pathway gene polymorphisms and keratinocyte cancers: a nested case-control study and meta-analysis. Anticancer Research, 36 (5), 2145-2152.
2015
Conference Publication
Vitamin D receptor polymorphisms and keratinocyte skin cancers: a cohort study and meta-analysis
von Schuckmann, L. A., Law, M. H., Montgomery, G. W., Green, A. C. and van der Pols, J. C. (2015). Vitamin D receptor polymorphisms and keratinocyte skin cancers: a cohort study and meta-analysis. Australasian College of Dermatologists 48th Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide, Australia, 16 May 2015. Richmond, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/ajd.12337
2015
Conference Publication
Body hair density and risk of keratinocyte skin cancer in Australian adults
von Schuckmann, L. A., Green, A. C. and van der Pols, J. C. (2015). Body hair density and risk of keratinocyte skin cancer in Australian adults. Australasian College of Dermatologists 48th Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide, Australia, 16 May 2015. Richmond, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/ajd.12337
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Lena Von Schuckmann is:
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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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Master Philosophy
Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours regarding balancing the risks and benefits of sun exposure
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding and targeting determinants of mortality from melanoma
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Quan Nguyen, Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani
Media
Enquiries
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- Melanoma
- Skin cancer
- Skin cancer prevention
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