Crossover trial of dermoscopy and short-term digital monitoring for the management of skin lesions in general practice [ 2005 - 2006 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Scott Menzies (Principal investigator) ,  Alison Ward ,  Brian Mcavoy ,  Mark Elwood ,  Robert Burton

Brief description Australia has the highest incidence of melanoma in the world. Early detection of melanoma is critical in reducing the death rate from melanoma. Currently the diagnostic accuracy of melanoma in general practice is poor with around 30 benign lesions being cut out for every one melanoma. This severely impacts on the total health budget, with a cost of $46M per annum in general practice. An improved diagnostic method for detecting melanoma of the skin will allow earlier detection of melanoma and decrease the rate of needless excision biopsies.

Funding Amount $AUD 192,000.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant