Overview
Background
Liam Caffery is a Professorial Research Fellow in Dermatology Informatics at the University of Queensland’s Dermatology Research Centre. His research focuses on health informatics, with a particular emphasis on digital skin imaging for melanoma detection. His work spans digital imaging technologies, data standardisation, artificial intelligence, and teledermatology.
Liam is an internationally recognised leader in dermatology informatics. He has played a pivotal role in the development of global standards for dermatological imaging and currently serves as Chair of the Dermatology Working Group within the DICOM Standards Development Organisation. Liam is a Working Group Leader for the International Skin Imaging Collaboration: Melanoma Project. This project is an academia and industry partnership designed to facilitate the application of digital skin imaging to help reduce melanoma mortality.
He serves on the Board of Directors for the International Society of Digital Health in Dermatology, and is an Honorary Member of the International Dermoscopy Society, a distinction recognising his expertise, dedication and longstanding contributions to the field.
Liam is the Chair of the Informatics and Technology Committee and a Chief Investigator for the Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma Imaging and Diagnosis. In addition, he is an Honorary Professor at the University of Dundee’s School of Medicine, Scotland.
Availability
- Professor Liam Caffery is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2008
Journal Article
An encrypted email application for paediatric and adolescent mental health teleconsultations
Caffery, Liam Joseph, Stathis, Stephen and Smith, Anthony C. (2008). An encrypted email application for paediatric and adolescent mental health teleconsultations. Electronic Journal of Health Informatics, 3 (1), 1-7.
2007
Journal Article
An analysis of the security and privacy of email messages used in e-mentoring
Caffery, L., Stewart, S. and Smith, A. C. (2007). An analysis of the security and privacy of email messages used in e-mentoring. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 13 (3), 24-26. doi: 10.1258/135763307783247158
2007
Journal Article
Consultation time in email-based, store-and-forward telemedicine
Caffery, Liam and Smith, Anthony C. (2007). Consultation time in email-based, store-and-forward telemedicine. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 13 (S3), 27-28. doi: 10.1258/135763307783247365
2006
Journal Article
The relation between response time and the re-utilization of an email based counselling system
Caffery, L. J. and Smith, A. (2006). The relation between response time and the re-utilization of an email based counselling system. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 12 (Supp. 3), 20-22. doi: 10.1258/135763306779380110
2006
Conference Publication
Seven years' experience with a virtual hospital to support doctors in developing countries
Bensink, Mark, Swinfen, Pat, Swinfen, Roger, Caffery, Liam, Jakowenko, Janelle and Wootton, Richard (2006). Seven years' experience with a virtual hospital to support doctors in developing countries. 11th ISfTeH International Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 26 - 29 November 2006. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1258/135763306779380183
2005
Journal Article
Telemedical support for Iraq
Caffery, L., Swinfen, P., Swinfen, R., Youngberry, K. and Wootton, R. (2005). Telemedical support for Iraq. Journal Of Telemedicine And Telecare, 11 (Supp.1), 110-110. doi: 10.1258/1357633054462001
2005
Conference Publication
Experiences in moving from CRT to flat panel LCD monitors for diagnostic PACS workstations
Sim, LH, Manthey, KL and Caffery, LJ (2005). Experiences in moving from CRT to flat panel LCD monitors for diagnostic PACS workstations. 19th International Congress and Exhibition on Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, Berlin Germany, Jun 22-25, 2005. AMSTERDAM: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV. doi: 10.1016/j.ics.2005.03.041
2005
Book Chapter
Telemedicine and neuroradiology
Caffery, L. and Coulthard, A. (2005). Telemedicine and neuroradiology. Teleneurology. (pp. 79-94) edited by Richard Wootton and Victor Patterson. London, United Kingdom: Taylor and Fancis.
2005
Conference Publication
Telemedicine and rural health care applications
Smith, A. C., Bensink, M., Armfield, N., Stillman, J. and Caffery, L. (2005). Telemedicine and rural health care applications. Mumbai, India: Medknow Publications.
2004
Journal Article
Implementation of a web based teleradiology management system
Caffery, Liam and Manthey, Ken (2004). Implementation of a web based teleradiology management system. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 10 (Supp. 1), 22-253. doi: 10.1258/1357633042614230
2004
Book Chapter
Teleradiology
Caffery, Liam (2004). Teleradiology. Telepaediatrics: telemedicine and child health. (pp. 145-161) edited by Richard Wootton and Jennifer Batch. London, United Kingdom: Royal Society of Medicine Press.
2004
Conference Publication
Implementation of a Web-based teleradiology management system
Caffery, L and Manthey, K (2004). Implementation of a Web-based teleradiology management system. 4th International Conference on Successes and Failurew in Telehealth, Brisbane Australia, Jul 22-23, 2004. LONDON: ROYAL SOC MEDICINE PRESS LTD.
2004
Journal Article
Automatic message handling for a national counselling service
Caffery, L, Crew-Wegner, K, Reid, W and Wootton, R (2004). Automatic message handling for a national counselling service. Journal of Telemedicine And Telecare, 10 (Suppl. 1), S18-S21.
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Effective interprofessional communication in medical imaging: investigating the impact of the quality of clinical information in the request on the resultant radiology report
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
What is the role of information technology systems in melanoma early detection?
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Monika Janda
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Doctor Philosophy
AI companions: opportunities and risks for the wellbeing of Australian adolescent girls
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Helen Haydon, Associate Professor Centaine Snoswell
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Doctor Philosophy
The implementation and evaluation of a Telepharmacy model of care
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Anthony Smith, Associate Professor Chris Freeman
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Doctor Philosophy
Integrating telehealth into allied health services
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Elizabeth Ward, Dr Helen Haydon, Dr Emma Thomas
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Digital health to enhance access and delivery of quality care with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including persons living with dementia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ray Mahoney
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Economic evaluation and acceptability of teledermoscopy for skin cancer in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Soyer
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Development of a Student Tailored Mindfulness App Intervention for Weight Loss and Weight related Behaviours, and Stress in University Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sisira Edirippulige
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
An evaluation of a telehealth-based specialist consultation service for Indigenous people living with diabetes in Queensland
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Anthony Smith
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