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
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:
- Available for supervision
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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
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- Melanoma
- Skin cancer
- Skin cancer prevention
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