Overview
Background
Liam Caffery is a Professorial Research Fellow and Group Leader 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:
- Not available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2019
Journal Article
Telehealth a game changer: closing the gap in remote Aboriginal communities
Smith, Anthony C., Armfield, Nigel R. and Caffery, Liam J. (2019). Telehealth a game changer: closing the gap in remote Aboriginal communities. Medical Journal of Australia, 211 (1) mja2.50208, 43-43.e1. doi: 10.5694/mja2.50208
2019
Journal Article
The mindfulness app trial for weight, weight-related behaviors, and stress in university students: randomized controlled trial
Lyzwinski, Lynnette Nathalie, Caffery, Liam, Bambling, Matthew and Edirippulige, Sisira (2019). The mindfulness app trial for weight, weight-related behaviors, and stress in university students: randomized controlled trial. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 7 (4) e12210, e12210. doi: 10.2196/12210
2019
Conference Publication
Creating a sustainable health system: the role of telehealth
Snoswell, Centaine L., Caffery, Liam J., Smith, Carolynn L., Gray, Len C. and Zurynski, Yvonne A. (2019). Creating a sustainable health system: the role of telehealth. Asia-Pacific Health Leadership Congress, Gold Coast, Australia, 9-11 October 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Fundamentals of telehealth - SFT19 workshop
Smith, A. C., Caffery, Liam and Haydon, Helen (2019). Fundamentals of telehealth - SFT19 workshop. Successes and Failures in Telehealth - 2019 (SFT19), Gold Coast, Australia, 20-22 October 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
15 years of telepaediatrics: data discoveries and service successes
Smith, Anthony C., De Guzman, Keshia, Snoswell, Centaine L. and Caffery, Liam J. (2019). 15 years of telepaediatrics: data discoveries and service successes. 11th Health Services and Policy Research Conference, arranged by the Health Services Research Association of Australia and New Zealand (HSRAANZ), Auckland, New Zealand, 4-6 December 2019.
2019
Book Chapter
Telemedicine for the Delivery of Specialist Pediatric Services
Smith, Anthony C., Taylor, Monica, Fatehi, Farhad and Caffery, Liam J. (2019). Telemedicine for the Delivery of Specialist Pediatric Services. Revolutionizing Tropical Medicine: Point‐of‐Care Tests, New Imaging Technologies and Digital Health. (pp. 462-487) Hoboken, NJ United States: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781119282686.ch27
2019
Conference Publication
Why telehealth integration doesn't always save money for the health system
Snoswell, C. L., Taylor, M. L. and Caffery, L. J. (2019). Why telehealth integration doesn't always save money for the health system. 11th Health Services and Policy Research Conference, arranged by the Health Services Research Association of Australia and New Zealand (HSRAANZ), Auckland, New Zealand, 4-6 December 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Moving Towards the Virtual Consultant: What Are the Benefits for Rural Hospitals in Queensland? Return on Investment Comparing Patient Travel, Telehealth, and Virtual Consultant Service Models
Snoswell, Centaine L. and Caffery, Liam J. (2019). Moving Towards the Virtual Consultant: What Are the Benefits for Rural Hospitals in Queensland? Return on Investment Comparing Patient Travel, Telehealth, and Virtual Consultant Service Models. 2019 International Health Economics Association (iHEA) World Congress, Basel, Switzerland, 13-17 July 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
A cost-consequence analysis comparing models for specialist diabetes service for Indigenous people in Queensland
Snoswell, Centaine L., Caffery, Liam J., Wickramasinghe, Sumudu and Smith, Anthony (2019). A cost-consequence analysis comparing models for specialist diabetes service for Indigenous people in Queensland. Successes and Failures in Telehealth Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, 21-23 October 2019.
2019
Book Chapter
Telemedicine for Clinical Management of Adults in Remote and Rural Areas
Fatehi, Farhad, Taylor, Monica, Caffery, Liam J. and Smith, Anthony C. (2019). Telemedicine for Clinical Management of Adults in Remote and Rural Areas. Revolutionizing Tropical Medicine. (pp. 439-461) Hoboken, NJ United States: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781119282686.ch26
2019
Conference Publication
Does telehealth reduce costs to the health system?
Caffery, Liam J., Taylor, Monica and Snoswell, Centaine L. (2019). Does telehealth reduce costs to the health system?. Successes and Failures in Telehealth Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, 21-23 October 2019.
2018
Journal Article
Speech-language pathology services delivered by telehealth in a rural educational setting: the school’s perspective
Bradford, Natalie K., Caffery, Liam J., Taylor, Monica, Meiklejohn, Judith, Smith, Anthony C. and Langbecker, Danette (2018). Speech-language pathology services delivered by telehealth in a rural educational setting: the school’s perspective. Journal of the International Society for Telemedicine and EHealth, 6, 1-8. doi: 10.29086/JISfTeH.6.e20
2018
Journal Article
Direct-to-consumer mobile teledermoscopy for skin cancer screening: Preliminary results demonstrating willingness-to-pay in Australia
Snoswell, Centaine L, Whitty, Jennifer A., Caffery, Liam J., Loescher, Lois J., Gillespie, Nicole and Janda, Monika (2018). Direct-to-consumer mobile teledermoscopy for skin cancer screening: Preliminary results demonstrating willingness-to-pay in Australia. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 24 (10), 683-689. doi: 10.1177/1357633X18799582
2018
Journal Article
Telementoring for hepatitis C treatment in correctional facilities
Neuhaus, Maike, Langbecker, Danette, Caffery, Liam J., Taylor, Monica, Garner, Lisa, Williams, Gayle, Smith, Anthony C. and Macdonald, Graeme A. (2018). Telementoring for hepatitis C treatment in correctional facilities. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 24 (10), 690-696. doi: 10.1177/1357633X18795361
2018
Journal Article
How telehealth facilitates the provision of culturally appropriate healthcare for Indigenous Australians
Caffery, Liam J., Bradford, Natalie K., Smith, Anthony C. and Langbecker, Danette (2018). How telehealth facilitates the provision of culturally appropriate healthcare for Indigenous Australians. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 24 (10), 676-682. doi: 10.1177/1357633X18795764
2018
Journal Article
Relationship between mindfulness, weight, and weight-related behaviors in college students: a systematic review
Lyzwinski, Lynnette Nathalie, Caffery, Liam, Bambling, Matthew and Edirippulige, Sisira (2018). Relationship between mindfulness, weight, and weight-related behaviors in college students: a systematic review. Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 24 (5), 202-214. doi: 10.1089/act.2018.29182.lnl
2018
Journal Article
University students’ perspectives on mindfulness and mHealth: a qualitative exploratory study
Nathalie Lyzwinski, Lynnette, Caffery, Liam, Bambling, Matthew and Edirippulige, Sisira (2018). University students’ perspectives on mindfulness and mHealth: a qualitative exploratory study. American Journal of Health Education, 49 (6), 341-353. doi: 10.1080/19325037.2018.1502701
2018
Journal Article
What do Australian dermatologists expect to be paid for store-and-forward teledermoscopy? A preliminary investigation
Snoswell, Centaine L., Whitty, Jennifer A., Caffery, Liam J., Finnane, Anna and Soyer, H. Peter (2018). What do Australian dermatologists expect to be paid for store-and-forward teledermoscopy? A preliminary investigation. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 25 (7), 438-444. doi: 10.1177/1357633X18776766
2018
Journal Article
Cost-effectiveness of skin cancer referral and consultation using teledermoscopy in Australia
Snoswell, Centaine L., Caffery, Liam J., Whitty, Jennifer A., Soyer, H. Peter and Gordon, Louisa G. (2018). Cost-effectiveness of skin cancer referral and consultation using teledermoscopy in Australia. JAMA Dermatology, 154 (6), E1-E7. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0855
2018
Journal Article
The Relationship Between Stress and Maladaptive Weight-Related Behaviors in College Students: A Review of the Literature
Lyzwinski, Lynnette Nathalie, Caffery, Liam, Bambling, Matthew and Edirippulige, Sisira (2018). The Relationship Between Stress and Maladaptive Weight-Related Behaviors in College Students: A Review of the Literature. American Journal of Health Education, 49 (3), 166-178. doi: 10.1080/19325037.2018.1449683
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Liam Caffery is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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
Integrating telehealth into allied health services
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Elizabeth Ward, Dr Helen Haydon, Dr Emma Thomas
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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
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
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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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