# Monika Janda
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Professor
# Monika Janda
Email:
: [m.janda@uq.edu.au](mailto:m.janda@uq.edu.au)
## Positions
Centre Director of Centre for Health Services Research
: Centre for Health Services Research
: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Affiliate of Queensland Digital Health Centre
: Queensland Digital Health Centre
: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Affiliate of Dermatology Research Centre
: Dermatology Research Centre
: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Centre Director & NHMRC Leadership Fellow
: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
## Overview
### Background
Professor Janda is a NHMRC Leadership Fellow (2025-29), and serves UQ as the Director, Centre for Health Services Research, and Professor in Behavioural Science at the Faculty of Faculty of Health, Medicine & Behavioural Sciences.Professor Janda leads the NHMRC Centre for Reserch Excellence in Skin Imaging and Precision Diagnosis (2021-2025) and the NHMRC funded Synergy Roadmap Towards Melanoma Screening (2022-2026). She trained as a health psychologist and is a behavioural scientist with a research background in cancer prevention and quality of life research. Prof Janda has strong clinical collaborations, and a passion for consumer-centered digital interventions that make self-management of health-related issues easier for people. Her work focuses on applied health and clinical research problems, making a difference to cancer prevention, early detection and treatment outcomes.
Previousely, until 2017, she led the Health Determinants and Health Systems Theme at The Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (*IHBI*), Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Before her NHMRC Leadership Fellowship, research was funded through an NHMRC Translating Research into Precatice Fewllowhip (2018-2020), NHMRC Career Development Fellowship Level II (2013-2017), NHMRC Career development fellowship I (2009-12) and NHMRC early career fellowship (2004-8). She was a research fellow for the Melanoma Screening trial with the Cancer Council Queensland before joining QUT in 2006.
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### Availability
Professor Monika Janda is:
: Available for supervision
: Media expert
### Fields of research
[Biomedical and Clinical Sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4760)
[Clinical and health psychology](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4942)
[Health Sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4759)
[Oncology and carcinogenesis](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4892)
[Psychology](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4754)
### Research interests
- #### Melanoma prevention and early detection
My research aims to improve the prevention and early detection of melanoma
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- #### Quality of Life research
My quality of life research focuses on interventions that can help people with cancer to improve their wellbeing
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- #### Mobile and digital technology
I am interested to learn how people can use mobile and digital technology to improve their health behaviours
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### Research impacts
Professor Janda has three main research interests i) prevention and early detection of cancer (in particular melanoma); ii) improving clinical and supportive care for cancer patients (in particular gynaecological cancers), as well as iii) innovative methods of health services delivery and digital interventions. During the past 5 years, she has a strong research focus on improving the early detection of melanoma using digital and telehealth methods such as mobile teledermoscopy and enhanced skin self-examination. In her cancer work she contributed essentially to the LACE trial which changed the current standard treatment for early stage endometrial cancer worldwide. She has supervised 24 postgraduate students to completion.
Her research in the field of behavioural oncology has made exceptional contributions to science and impacted how preventive and clinical care is delivered through:
Behavioural and clinical trials: Developed new digital and behavioural interventions, and supported innovation in the delivery of medical interventions. Tested the impact of interventions on behavioural, health and cost outcomes in individually or cluster randomised trials. These trials resulted in changes to prevention, treatment and supportive care, and resulted in improved quality of life for many patients. In addition, they were cost-effective and resulted in savings for either people themselves or the healthcare system.
Quality of life and psychosocial outcomes assessment tools: Developed internationally used quality of life assessment tools and tested their reliability and validity. Used classical psychometric and item response-theory methods, and developed questionnaires suitable for adaptive testing. Such questionnaires will reduce the burden on respondents when completing them, and save time and costs.
Policy and Practice impact: Research has informed more than 30 clinical practice guidelines globally, and more than 20 international policy documents, resulting in changes to preventive and clinical practice. Research is referenced by special collections produced by Cochran, The US Surgeon General, and NICE, besides many others. Work influenced four position statements endorsed by Medical Colleges and/or Cancer Agencies. Has resulted in skin cancer prevention targets for Queensland.
Privately Monika is passionate about cycling and increasing urban space for cycling, and has founded and co-leads a sustainability initiative in her local suburb.
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## Works
[Search Professor Monika Janda’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/1539589)
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[Journal Article
(398)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/11560/4748)
[Other Outputs
(10)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/11560/4749)
[Conference Publication
(68)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/11560/4751)
[Book Chapter
(2)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/11560/4752)
2025
Journal Article
##### Automated classification of site-specific cutaneous photodamage using a convolutional neural network and 3D total body photography
Kahler, Sam, Yan, Siyuan, Mothershaw, Adam, Leo, Francesco, Rutjes, Chantal, Yu, Zhen, Jayasinghe, Dilki, Mar, Victoria, Janda, Monika, Ge, Zongyuan, Soyer, H. Peter, Betz-Stablein, Brigid and Primiero, Clare (2025). Automated classification of site-specific cutaneous photodamage using a convolutional neural network and 3D total body photography. British Journal of Dermatology ljaf516. doi: 10.1093/bjd/ljaf516
[Automated classification of site-specific cutaneous photodamage using a convolutional neural network and 3D total body photography](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:b10ac25)
2025
Journal Article
##### Mobile Dermatoscope Type in Patient-Performed Teledermoscopy
Ackermann, Deonna M., Medcalf, Ellie, Turner, Robin M., Hersch, Jolyn K., Janda, Monika, Guitera, Pascale, Soyer, H. Peter, Bracken, Karen, Martin, Linda K., Mar, Victoria and Bell, Katy J. L. (2025). Mobile Dermatoscope Type in Patient-Performed Teledermoscopy. Jama Dermatology. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2025.4792
[Mobile Dermatoscope Type in Patient-Performed Teledermoscopy](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ae6bdfb)
2025
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##### Public Health
Lim, Mei Ling, Sparks, Amy, Ee, Nicole, Kedwell, Sarah, Lewis, Ebony, Lim, Mao Ling, Mallon, April, Coleman, Christina, Ho, Catherine, Trippas, Amelia, Scott, Rachelle, Anderson, Craig S., Delbaere, Kim, Dodge, Hiroko H., Fitzgerald, Anneke, Hubbard, Ruth E., Janda, Monika, Kimonis, Eva, Kurrle, Susan, Rockwood, Kenneth, Ward, Stephanie Alison, Segaert, Craig L. and Peters, Ruth (2025). Public Health. Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association, 21 (S6) e102291. doi: 10.1002/alz70860\_102291
[Public Health](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:050fe7b)
2025
Journal Article
##### Exploring melanoma awareness in the Australian adult population: a cross‐sectional survey
Hennessey, Emma, Zheng, Lejie, Horsham, Caitlin, Jayasinghe, Dilki, Wilson, Liz, Smith, Samuel G. and Janda, Monika (2025). Exploring melanoma awareness in the Australian adult population: a cross‐sectional survey. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 37 (1) e70131, e70131. doi: 10.1002/hpja.70131
[Exploring melanoma awareness in the Australian adult population: a cross‐sectional survey](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:29ae183)
2025
Conference Publication
##### How do we measure screening-related anxiety? A systematic review of measure content and psychometric properties
Collins, Katelyn, Grech, Lisa, Sanjida, Saira, Hutchinson, Amanda, Harrison, Nathan, Maxwell-Smith, Chloe, Ishaque, Sana, Shaw, Joanne, Janda, Monika and Clinton-McHarg, Tara (2025). How do we measure screening-related anxiety? A systematic review of measure content and psychometric properties. 2025 Joint Meeting of the COSA ASM and IPOS Congress, Adelaide, SA Australia, 12-14 November 2025.
[How do we measure screening-related anxiety? A systematic review of measure content and psychometric properties](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:eb802db)
2025
Journal Article
##### Privacy in imaging for dermatology research
Caffery, Liam J., Sullivan, Ryan P., McInerney-Leo, Aideen, Lawn, Craig, Mendis, Roshni A., Janda, Monika, Halpern, Allan C. and Soyer, H. Peter (2025). Privacy in imaging for dermatology research. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 145 (11), 2662-2664. doi: 10.1016/j.jid.2025.06.1288
[Privacy in imaging for dermatology research](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:1f97a6e)
2025
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##### 3D-total body photography identifies cutaneous phenotypes associated with late-onset invasive melanoma risk
Kahler, Sam, Primiero, Clare, Mothershaw, Adam, Jayasinghe, Dilki, Rutjes, Chantal, Betz-Stablein, Brigid, Janda, Monika, Soyer, H. Peter and McInerney-Leo, Aideen (2025). 3D-total body photography identifies cutaneous phenotypes associated with late-onset invasive melanoma risk. British Journal of Dermatology ljaf440. doi: 10.1093/bjd/ljaf440
[3D-total body photography identifies cutaneous phenotypes associated with late-onset invasive melanoma risk](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:682e404)
2025
Journal Article
##### LONG-TERM ONCOLOGICAL AND FERTILITY OUTCOMES FOLLOWING THE LEVONORGESTREL INTRAUTERINE DEVICE IN EARLY-STAGE ENDOMETRIAL ADENOCARCINOMA – RESULTS FROM THE FEMME PHASE II RANDOMISED TRIAL
Baxter, Eva, Robledo, Kristy, Gebski, Val, Chen, Chen, Garrett, Andrea, Tang, Amy, Land, Russell, Nicklin, James, Chetty, Naven, Janda, Monika and Obermair, Andreas (2025). LONG-TERM ONCOLOGICAL AND FERTILITY OUTCOMES FOLLOWING THE LEVONORGESTREL INTRAUTERINE DEVICE IN EARLY-STAGE ENDOMETRIAL ADENOCARCINOMA – RESULTS FROM THE FEMME PHASE II RANDOMISED TRIAL. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 35 (11) 102239, 102239. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgc.2025.102239
[LONG-TERM ONCOLOGICAL AND FERTILITY OUTCOMES FOLLOWING THE LEVONORGESTREL INTRAUTERINE DEVICE IN EARLY-STAGE ENDOMETRIAL ADENOCARCINOMA – RESULTS FROM THE FEMME PHASE II RANDOMISED TRIAL](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:edbf222)
2025
Conference Publication
##### LONG-TERM ONCOLOGICAL AND FERTILITY OUTCOMES FOLLOWING THE LEVONORGESTREL INTRAUTERINE DEVICE IN EARLY-STAGE ENDOMETRIAL ADENOCARCINOMA - RESULTS FROM THE FEMME PHASE II RANDOMISED TRIAL
Baxter, Eva, Robledo, Kristy, Gebski, Val, Chen, Chen, Garrett, Andrea, Tang, Amy, Land, Russell, Nicklin, James, Chetty, Naven, Janda, Monika and Obermair, Andreas (2025). LONG-TERM ONCOLOGICAL AND FERTILITY OUTCOMES FOLLOWING THE LEVONORGESTREL INTRAUTERINE DEVICE IN EARLY-STAGE ENDOMETRIAL ADENOCARCINOMA - RESULTS FROM THE FEMME PHASE II RANDOMISED TRIAL. AMSTERDAM: ELSEVIER. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgc.2025.102241
[LONG-TERM ONCOLOGICAL AND FERTILITY OUTCOMES FOLLOWING THE LEVONORGESTREL INTRAUTERINE DEVICE IN EARLY-STAGE ENDOMETRIAL ADENOCARCINOMA - RESULTS FROM THE FEMME PHASE II RANDOMISED TRIAL](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:d73e777)
2025
Journal Article
##### The Impact of Multidisciplinary Research on Progress in Skin Cancer Prevention
Susanto, Alyssa, Primiero, Clare, Goldinger, Simone M., Soyer, H. Peter and Janda, Monika (2025). The Impact of Multidisciplinary Research on Progress in Skin Cancer Prevention. Cancers, 17 (21) 3473, 3473. doi: 10.3390/cancers17213473
[The Impact of Multidisciplinary Research on Progress in Skin Cancer Prevention](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:3ccd54e)
2025
Journal Article
##### Automating skin colour assessment using <scp>3D</scp> total‐body photography: A proof‐of‐concept study
Rutjes, Chantal, Primiero, Clare A., Mothershaw, Adam, Betz‐Stablein, Brigid, Muller, Nicholas M., Liu, Timothy J., McInerney‐Leo, Aideen, Janda, Monika, Soyer, Hans Peter and Jayasinghe, Dilki (2025). Automating skin colour assessment using
3D
total‐body photography: A proof‐of‐concept study. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology jdv.70146. doi: 10.1111/jdv.70146
[Automating skin colour assessment using
<scp>3D</scp>
total‐body photography: A proof‐of‐concept study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:82d27bb)
2025
Journal Article
##### Diet and lifestyle quality in Australian women with endometrial cancer at diagnosis – insights from the FeMMe trial
Al Ramadhani, Ruqaiya, Janda, Monika, Playdon, Mary and Obermair, Andreas (2025). Diet and lifestyle quality in Australian women with endometrial cancer at diagnosis – insights from the FeMMe trial. Current Developments in Nutrition, 9 (12) 107572, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2025.107572
[Diet and lifestyle quality in Australian women with endometrial cancer at diagnosis – insights from the FeMMe trial](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:e9e3dcb)
2025
Journal Article
##### A longitudinal dataset of tile and corresponding dermoscopic images with metadata for identifying skin cancers
Ghahari, Nima, Caffery, Liam, Betz-Stablein, Brigid, Mothershaw, Adam, Jayasinghe, Dilki, Primiero, Clare, Chandra, Shekhar S., Torrano, Joachim, Soyer, H. Peter and Janda, Monika (2025). A longitudinal dataset of tile and corresponding dermoscopic images with metadata for identifying skin cancers. Scientific Data, 12 (1) 1602, 1602-1. doi: 10.1038/s41597-025-05880-2
[A longitudinal dataset of tile and corresponding dermoscopic images with metadata for identifying skin cancers](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:d6f3427)
2025
Journal Article
##### Identifying suspicious naevi with dermoscopy via variational autoencoder auxiliary generative classifiers
Al Zegair, Fatima, Betz-Stablein, Brigid, Janda, Monika, Soyer, H. Peter and Chandra, Shekhar S. (2025). Identifying suspicious naevi with dermoscopy via variational autoencoder auxiliary generative classifiers. Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine, 48 (4), 1967-1978. doi: 10.1007/s13246-025-01636-9
[Identifying suspicious naevi with dermoscopy via variational autoencoder auxiliary generative classifiers](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:e089d7a)
2025
Journal Article
##### Practice Guidelines for Teledermatology in Australia: 2025 Update
Caffery, Liam J., Taylor, Monica L., Abbott, Lisa M., Janda, Monika, Guitera, Pascale, Mar, Victoria, Bennett, Haley, Arnold, Chris, Shumack, Stephen, Caccetta, Tony, Miller, Robert and Soyer, H. Peter (2025). Practice Guidelines for Teledermatology in Australia: 2025 Update. Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 66 (8) ajd.14599, e553-e564. doi: 10.1111/ajd.14599
[Practice Guidelines for Teledermatology in Australia: 2025 Update](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:eaca380)
2025
Journal Article
##### Three-dimensional total body photography enables automated obesity-related comorbidity screening in dermatology
Susanto, Alyssa, Kahler, Sam, Dulanjala Sewwandi, M. A. Nayomi, Mothershaw, Adam, Goldinger, Simone M., Mar, Victoria, Janda, Monika, Soyer, H.Peter and Primiero, Clare (2025). Three-dimensional total body photography enables automated obesity-related comorbidity screening in dermatology. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. doi: 10.1016/j.jid.2025.09.001
[Three-dimensional total body photography enables automated obesity-related comorbidity screening in dermatology](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c054a1f)
2025
Journal Article
##### Informing a position statement on the use of large language models and AI scribes in dermatology in Australia
Caffery, Liam J., Taylor, Monica L., Abbott, Lisa M., Janda, Monika, Guitera, Pascale, Mar, Victoria, Arnold, Chris, Shumack, Stephen, Caccetta, Tony, Miller, Robert and Soyer, H. Peter (2025). Informing a position statement on the use of large language models and AI scribes in dermatology in Australia. Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 66 (6), e335-e341. doi: 10.1111/ajd.14566
[Informing a position statement on the use of large language models and AI scribes in dermatology in Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8fd53e9)
2025
Journal Article
##### Understanding Contemporary Endometrial Cancer Survivorship Issues: Umbrella Review and Healthcare Professional Survey
DiSipio, Tracey, Turner, Jemma, Da Silva, William, Driscoll, Elizabeth, Preston, Marta, Tran, Krystel, Varnier-Lui, Nicla, Yeoh, Hui-Ling, Kaur, Dayajyot, Alsop, Kathryn, Hayes, Sandra C., Janda, Monika and Spence, Rosalind R. (2025). Understanding Contemporary Endometrial Cancer Survivorship Issues: Umbrella Review and Healthcare Professional Survey. Cancers, 17 (16) 2696, 2696-16. doi: 10.3390/cancers17162696
[Understanding Contemporary Endometrial Cancer Survivorship Issues: Umbrella Review and Healthcare Professional Survey](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c3f1159)
2025
Journal Article
##### What are patients’ perceptions and attitudes regarding the use of artificial intelligence in skin cancer screening and diagnosis? narrative review
Kuppanda, Preksha Machaiya, Janda, Monika, Soyer, H. Peter and Caffery, Liam J. (2025). What are patients’ perceptions and attitudes regarding the use of artificial intelligence in skin cancer screening and diagnosis? narrative review. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 145 (8), 1858-1865. doi: 10.1016/j.jid.2025.01.013
[What are patients’ perceptions and attitudes regarding the use of artificial intelligence in skin cancer screening and diagnosis? narrative review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:398e8b0)
2025
Journal Article
##### Unpredictable interdependence of invasive and in situ melanoma
Kahler, Sam, Primiero, Clare, Jayasinghe, Dilki, Mothershaw, Adam, Janda, Monika, Betz-Stablein, Brigid, Soyer, H. Peter and McInerney-Leo, Aideen (2025). Unpredictable interdependence of invasive and in situ melanoma. British Journal of Dermatology, 193 (4) ljaf235, 782-784. doi: 10.1093/bjd/ljaf235
[Unpredictable interdependence of invasive and in situ melanoma](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:7af34b7)
## Funding
### Current funding
- 2025 - 2030
Centre of Research Excellence to Improve the QuALIty of SurVival in Gynaecological Cancer PatiEnts (ALIVE WELL)
NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/65725)
- 2025 - 2029
Evidence generation for a national melanoma prevention and early detection strategy
NHMRC Investigator Grants
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/64740)
- 2024 - 2029
The EARLY study: Evaluating the Specificity and feasibility of the EARLY Test for Ovarian Cancer Detection
NHMRC Partnership Projects
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/66269)
- 2024 - 2028
3D total skin imaging for melanoma early detection in regional Australia
MRFF - National Critical Infrastructure Initiative
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/66191)
- 2024 - 2029
Melanoma Population Screening: Using Genomics to Facilitate Risk Stratification
NHMRC Partnership Projects
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/64746)
- 2024 - 2028
ENDO3:A Phase III Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial Comparing Disease-Free Survival of Patients with or without Lymph Node Dissection in clinical stage I Endometrial Cancer (ANZGOGtrial #1911/2020)
NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grants
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/60253)
- 2023 - 2026
AIS-SHIELDS: Securing Health Intelligence Efforts & Linking Data Silos (MRFF 2022 National Critical Research Infrastructure Grant administered by The University of Sydney)
University of Sydney
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/65773)
- 2023 - 2027
Generating evidence that will support the effective implementation of digital innovations that augment face-to-face care (MRFF PPHR administered by University of Sydney)
University of Sydney
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/65128)
- 2023 - 2027
Pieces - Towards large scale implementation of evidence-based interventions for primary prevention of cancer in Europe and beyond (EU grant adminstered by Institut Catala d'Oncologia Hospitalet)
Institut Catala d'Oncologia Hospitalet
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/59711)
- 2022 - 2026
INTErGenerational intervention to Reduce fraIlTY trial (INTEGRITY) (NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies grant administered by UNSW)
University of New South Wales
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/60425)
- 2022 - 2027
Frailty ADD: Improving Hospital Outcomes for Frail Patients Across Different Disciplines
NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/56106)
- 2022 - 2026
A non-surgical alternative to hysterectomy for the treatment of endometrial cancer
NHMRC Partnership Projects
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/52945)
- 2022 - 2026
Roadmap Options for Melanoma Screening in Australia (Melanoma-ROSA)
NHMRC Synergy Grants
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/53548)
- 2021 - 2026
Centre of Research Excellence in Skin Imaging and Precision Diagnosis
NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/50707)
- 2021 - 2027
Reconceiving early detection of melanoma (Externally administered by Monash University)
Monash University
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/54372)
- 2021 - 2026
4CD - Connecting Care for Complex Chronic Disease - Diabetes [REMODeL an Integrated Model of Care for Diabetes (Re-IMCD)] (Metro South HHS Research Support Scheme grant administered by MNHHS)
Metro South Health Research Support Scheme Project Grant
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/55865)
View all 16 current funded projects
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### Past funding
- 2024 - 2025
Terahertz Quantum Technology for Melanoma Detection and Progression
Critical Technologies Challenge Program: Feasibility
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/66299)
- 2023
Developing the Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks for Tobacco Reduction Reforms and Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Project in Queensland
Queensland Health
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/59547)
- 2021 - 2025
Intelligent total body scanner for early detection of melanoma
NHMRC European Union Collaborative Research Grants
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/48887)
- 2021 - 2025
iToBoS: Intelligent Total Body Scanner for Early Detection of Melanoma (EU H2020 application led by Universitat de Girona)
Universitat de Girona
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/45802)
- 2020 - 2024
A Phase II trial evaluating feasibility, safety and efficacy of an individually-tailored exercise intervention during chemotherapy for recurrent ovarian cancer (MRFF EPCDR administered by Griffith).
Griffith University
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/42887)
- 2020 - 2025
The GOAL Trial: Comprehensive geriatric assessment for frail older people with chronic kidney disease to increase attainment of patient-identified goals: A cluster randomised controlled trial
NHMRC Targeted Research
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/38883)
- 2019 - 2023
Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma Imaging and Diagnosis (ACEMID)
Australian Cancer Research Foundation
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/38102)
- 2019 - 2025
Assessing diagnostic accuracy for melanoma with compared to without access to Melanoma Surveillance Photography in high-risk individuals (MRFF THSCOS grant administered by Monash)
Monash University
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/43066)
- 2019 - 2022
Can patient-led surveillance detect recurrent or new primary melanoma & reduce need for routinely scheduled follow-up? A Randomised Controlled Trial (NHMRC Project Grant led by University of Sydney)
University of Sydney
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/37662)
- 2018 - 2020
Improving sun protection behaviour in young Australian adults using a digital behavioural intervention
Harry J Lloyd Melanoma Research Grants
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/34903)
- 2018 - 2022
Implementation of an innovative teledermatology network for the early detection of melanoma in high risk Australians
NHMRC Partnership Projects
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/34856)
- 2018 - 2020
Evaluating and disseminating the implementation success of a surgical training program
NHMRC Translating Research into Practice Fellowships
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/34300)
- 2018
Targeted and personalised early detection of melanoma using a 3D teledermatology network
PA Research Foundation
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/33445)
- 2017 - 2020
The Implementation of MinimAlly INvasivE hysterectomy (IMAGINE) trial
NHMRC Partnership Projects
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/33119)
- 2016 - 2018
Long-term follow-up of the Laparoscopic Approach to Carcinoma of the Endometrium (LACE) Trial - survival outcomes
Cancer Australia
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/28287)
- 2015 - 2021
Centre of Research Excellence for the Study of Naevi
NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/27228)
- 2015 - 2018
Redesigning skin cancer early detection and care (NHMRC Partnership Project administered by QUT)
Queensland University of Technology
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/29692)
- 2015 - 2018
The fEMMe trial
Cancer Australia
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/26441)
View all 18 past funded projects
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## Supervision
### Availability
Professor Monika Janda is:
: Available for supervision
Looking for a supervisor? Read our advice on [how to choose a supervisor](https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/how-to-choose-a-supervisor).
### Available projects
- #### [Implementing 3D imaging for nationwide risk-based melanoma screening](https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/projects/implementing-3d-imaging-nationwide-risk-based-melanoma-screening)
Develop AI-driven 3D imaging for nationwide melanoma screening, exploring participation factors and primary prevention in public health, epidemiology, or implementation science.
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- #### [Quality of life and wellbeing of women after gynaecological cancer treatment](https://gyncan.org/)
Gynaecological cancers affect many women in Australia. Our team works on better and kinder treatments, as well as supportive care interventions. Come and work with us to make women's health care experience an even better one.
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- #### [Digital and mobile health technology](https://chsr.centre.uq.edu.au/)
Digital and mobile technology can assit people to improve their health outcomes. Are you interested to investigate why people use mobile devices to imporve their health, how they use them and how they need to be designed and co-designed with the endusers so that maximal behavioural impact is achieved?
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- #### [Melanoma prevention and early detection](https://acemid.centre.uq.edu.au/)
Come and work with us on many exciting projects within the Centre of Research Excellence. Whether you are a health professional, data manager, engineer or imaging analyst, social media specialist, or statistician, we have data and projects that will excite you.
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### Supervision history
#### Current supervision
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Behavioural science approach to melanoma early detection
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Associate Professor Ingrid Hickman](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/5431), [Professor Peter Soyer](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1918)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### In efforts to promote skin cancer awareness, can a Digital Automatic Sunscreen Dispenser with an SMS messaging component effectively change skin protection behaviour?
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Janet McColl-Kennedy](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/284), [Professor Peter Soyer](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1918)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Impact of 3D Imaging on Quality of Life in Melanoma
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Peter Soyer](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1918), [Dr Soraia De Camargo Catapan](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/40030)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Using 3D total body imaging to study the spatial distribution of naevi and melanoma
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Peter Soyer](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1918), [Dr Shakes Chandra](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/9654)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### What is the role of information technology systems in melanoma early detection?
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Liam Caffery](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/7626)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: How does it work and what are the key active ingredients?
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Ruth Hubbard](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2595)
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#### Completed supervision
- 2026
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Diet quality, lifestyle, and metabolic profiles in women with endometrial cancer and their impact on health-related outcomes](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:f4a19cb)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Andreas Obermair](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/5973)
- 2023
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Statistical Modelling of the Natural History and Spatial Distribution of Naevi using 3D Total-Body Photography](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:f341b30)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Peter Soyer](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1918)
- 2023
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Health perspectives of South Asian immigrant women regarding screening for cervical cancer](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:3fe7120)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Associate Professor Judith Dean](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/14669)
- 2025
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Automated Detection and Classification of Suspicious Naevi in Dermoscopy Images Through Artificial Intelligence](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8a8b8ed)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Peter Soyer](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1918), [Dr Shakes Chandra](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/9654)
## Media
### Enquiries
Contact Professor Monika Janda directly for media enquiries about:
- cancer early detection
- cancer prevention
- melanoma
- quality of life
- skin cancer
- sun protection
- sunscreen
- supportive care cancer treatment
#### Need help?
For help with finding experts, story ideas and media enquiries, contact our Media team:
[communications@uq.edu.au](mailto:communications@uq.edu.au)
## External profiles
- [ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1728-8085)
- [ResearcherID](https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/C-3723-2009)
- [Scopus](https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7005192283)
## Personal links
- [Personal profile](https://chsr.centre.uq.edu.au/team/our-people)
- [CHSR-Behavioural Sciences](https://chsr.centre.uq.edu.au/research/behavioural-sciences)
## Social media
- [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-janda-18830483/)
- [X](http://twitter.com/MonikaJanda)
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