Melanoma risk calculator
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, including melanoma, the most aggressive type.
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cases of melanoma diagnosed in Australia each year.
are more likely to get melanoma than women.
Australians die from the disease each year.
Our melanoma research
Learn more about our melanoma and skin cancer research
Melanoma and Other Skin CancersCancer Control Group
Research undertaken by the Cancer Control Group is conducted with a view to reducing the burden from cancer through identifying risk factors, then translating these research findings into policy and practice.
Cancer Aetiology and Prevention
Our vision is to conduct high-quality research that informs actions to reduce the burden of disease.
The Statistical Genetics Laboratory
The Statistical Genetics Laboratory studies the role that genetic variation plays in determining risk of disease and its risk factors.
The Medical Genomics Team
Genomics and data Integration to improve patient outcomes
The Oncogenomics laboratory
To understand melanoma genetic susceptibility and characterise genomic changes to identify new treatment options
The Functional Cancer Genomics Group
To identify and characterise new drug targets for breast and ovarian cancers
Skin cancer and sun related clinical trials and studies
Our melanoma research in the news
Resources
SunSmart – guide to protecting your skin
The SunSmart guide to protecting your skin offers practical advice on reducing UV radiation exposure by recommending the use of protective clothing, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and seeking shade when the UV index is 3 or above.
SunSmart - Guide to checking your skin
The SunSmart guide to checking your skin provides clear, easy-to-follow advice on how to regularly check your skin for signs of skin cancer. It helps people spot any new or changing spots early so they can seek medical advice promptly.
UV Index
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) UV index is a real-time measure of UV radiation that serves as a simple tool to alert people when they need sun protection
Roadmap for a National Targeted Skin Cancer Screening Program
The Roadmap for a National Targeted Skin Cancer Screening Program is a government-funded initiative to design an evidence-based screening approach focused on Australians at highest risk of skin cancer. Led by the Melanoma Institute Australia, the roadmap will outline who should be screened, how often, and what follow-up care is needed. Its goal is to improve early detection, reduce deaths, and ensure access to screening is fair and effective across the country
Australian Cancer Atlas
The Australian Cancer Atlas is an interactive online mapping tool that shows how cancer rates, survival, screening and treatment vary by location across Australia. It helps highlight important differences between communities (such as between urban and rural areas) so that gaps in cancer outcomes can be better understood and addressed.