# Peter Soyer

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Professor

# Peter Soyer

Email:
:   [p.soyer@uq.edu.au](mailto:p.soyer@uq.edu.au)

Phone:
:   [+61 7 344 38017](tel:+61 7 344 38017)

## Positions

Centre Director of Dermatology Research Centre
:   Dermatology Research Centre
:   Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

Affiliate of Queensland Digital Health Centre
:   Queensland Digital Health Centre
:   Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

Professorial Research Fellow
:   Frazer Institute
:   Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

## Overview

### Background

Professor Soyer is an academic dermatologist with over 30 years experience in the field. He was appointed as the inaugural Chair in Dermatology by The University of Queensland (UQ) in 2007 and was Director of the Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) Dermatology Department from 2008-2023. His clinical background drives a strong focus on translational skin cancer research.

Professor Soyer is internationally recognised in the field of dermatology with particular expertise in the areas of preventative dermatooncology, dermatopathology and dermatologic imaging (dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy). Within the dermatology discipline he is a pioneer and world leader in the field of dermoscopy of pigmented skin lesions, a non-invasive diagnostic method. He has led the development of the morphologic classification system currently used worldwide.

His main research focus is skin cancer (both melanoma and keratinocyte skin cancer), with a particular interest in technological innovations and their ability to impact early detection strategies and expand the concept and applications of teledermatology and teledermoscopy. A $9.9M infrastructure grant awarded in 2018 by the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) has enabled establishment of the collaborative Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma Imaging and Diagnosis (ACEMID); installing 15 3D total body imaging systems, linked by a research network, across Australia’s east cost to facilitate research in the early detection of melanoma. ACRF ACEMID is currently conducting Australia’s largest melanoma cohort study targeting 15,000 participants, with the multi-modal research data being collected and stored in a national research repository. This unprecedented data resource will allow many unanswered research questions in the field to be addressed and will facilitate advancements in artificial intelligence, resulting in the development of reliable, evidence-based solutions to transform melanoma early detection.

Professor Soyer has an extensive publication record with over 680 publications to date, with more than 700 citations per year (in the last 5 years) and an h-index of 96 (Google Scholar). His textbook entitled "Dermoscopy - The Essentials 3rd Edition", co-authored with G Argenziano, R Hofmann-Wellenhof and I Zalaudek is considered a world-leading textbook in the field.

Professor Soyer has been awarded two competitive fellowships while at UQ: a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Next Generation Clinical Researchers Program Practitioner Fellowship (2018-2022) and an NHMRC Practitioner Fellowship (2012-2016). The NHMRC Practitioner Fellowship was acknowledged in the NHMRC ‘10 of the Best NHMRC research projects 2016’ publication. He has also been awarded 1 NHMRC European Union Collaborative Research Grant (CIA), 1 NHMRC Synergy Grant (CIC), 1 NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grant (CIC), 1 MRFF Targeted Health System and Community Organisation Research Grant (CIC), 3 NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence Grants (CIA, CIB, CIE), 4 NHMRC Project Grants (CIA, CIA, CIB, CID), 2 NHMRC Partnership Grants (CIA, CIB), 2 ARC Discovery Project Grants (CIB, CID), and a Queensland Genomic Health Alliance (QGHA) Demonstration Project Grant (CIA), with many additional projects funded through other competitive, industry and philanthropic funding sources. In total, through his involvement as an investigator, he has achieved over $43M in research funding for UQ since 2014.

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### Availability

Professor Peter Soyer is:
:   Available for supervision
:   Media expert

### Fields of research

[Biomedical and Clinical Sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4760)
[Clinical sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4979)
[Dermatology](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=6279)

### Qualifications

- Doctor of Philosophy of Medicine, Karl-Franzens- Universität Graz
- Australasian College of Dermatologists, Australasian College of Dermatologists
- Australian Academy of Health and Medicine, Australian Academy of Health and Medicine

## Works

[Search Professor Peter Soyer’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/15345)

[All
(1144)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/1918/all)
[Book
(10)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/1918/4747)
[Journal Article
(840)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/1918/4748)
[Other Outputs
(5)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/1918/4749)
[Edited Outputs
(1)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/1918/4750)
[Conference Publication
(256)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/1918/4751)
[Book Chapter
(32)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/1918/4752)

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

##### Predictive models of melanoma metastasis based on dermatoscopy in an international retrospective human reader study

Lallas, Konstantinos, Kittler, Harald, Tschandl, Philipp, Liopyris, Konstantinos, Amaral, Teresa, Argenziano, Giuseppe, Bakos, Renato Marchiori, Braun, Ralph, Cabo, Horacio, Dika, Emi, Malvehy, Josep, Marghoob, Ashfaq, Puig, Susana, Scope, Alon, Stolz, Wilhelm, Minagawa, Akane, Costa, Manuela Martins, Agozzino, Marina, Shalmon, Dana, Briatico, Giulia, Cohen Sabban, Emilia Noemi, Mar, Victoria, Mahon, Clare, Muller, Nicholas M., Tanaka, Masaru, Liu, Timothy, Pham, Felix, Alessandrini, Aurora, Chamberlain, Alex ... Lallas, Aimilios (2025). Predictive models of melanoma metastasis based on dermatoscopy in an international retrospective human reader study. Nature Communications, 16 (1) 10940, 1-12. doi: 10.1038/s41467-025-65972-w

[Predictive models of melanoma metastasis based on dermatoscopy in an international retrospective human reader study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:39cd061)

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

Journal Article

##### Multi‐task AI models in dermatology: Overcoming critical clinical translation challenges for enhanced skin lesion diagnosis

Mehta, Deval, Primiero, Clare, Betz‐Stablein, Brigid, Nguyen, Toan D., Gal, Yaniv, Bowling, Adrian, Haskett, Martin, Sashindranath, Maithili, Bonnington, Paul, Mar, Victoria, Soyer, H. Peter and Ge, Zongyuan (2025). Multi‐task AI models in dermatology: Overcoming critical clinical translation challenges for enhanced skin lesion diagnosis. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 39 (12), 2121-2133. doi: 10.1111/jdv.20551

[Multi‐task AI models in dermatology: Overcoming critical clinical translation challenges for enhanced skin lesion diagnosis](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5d04300)

2025

Journal Article

##### Automated triage of cancer-suspicious skin lesions with 3D total-body photography

Kurtansky, Nicholas R., Gillis, Maura C., Codella, Noel C. F., D’Alessandro, Brian M., Ge, Zongyuan, Guitera, Pascale, Halpern, Allan C., Kittler, Harald, Malvehy, Josep, Liopyris, Konstantinos, Mar, Victoria J., Martin, Linda K., Maul, Lara Valeska, Navarini, Alexander, Rajeswaran, Tarlia, Rajeswaran, Vin, Reichman, Nadia, Soyer, H. Peter, Weber, Jochen, Yan, Siyuan, Rotemberg, Veronica and Kose, Kivanc (2025). Automated triage of cancer-suspicious skin lesions with 3D total-body photography. npj Digital Medicine, 8 (1) 708, 708. doi: 10.1038/s41746-025-02070-7

[Automated triage of cancer-suspicious skin lesions with 3D total-body photography](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:65639cd)

2025

Conference Publication

##### Differential expression of HRK regulates proliferation of acquired melanocytic naevi

Torrano, J., Oey, H., Smit, D., Kao, Y., Tom, L., Tan, J., Sturm, R.A., Schaider, H., Soyer, H. and Stark, M.S. (2025). Differential expression of HRK regulates proliferation of acquired melanocytic naevi. 54th Annual ESDR Meeting, Antwerp, Belgium, 10-13 September 2025. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jid.2025.10.234

[Differential expression of HRK regulates proliferation of acquired melanocytic naevi](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:d13abf2)

2025

Journal Article

##### Prevalence of high-risk melanoma variants in early-onset and/or multiple primary melanoma in an Australian cohort

Maas, Ellie J., Wallingford, Courtney K,, De Bortoli, Emily, Primiero, Clare, Freeman, Ned P., Smit, Darren J., Lee, Katie J., Jagirdar, Kasturee, McMeniman, Erin, Betz-Stablein, Brigid, Stark, Mitchell S., Sturm, Richard A., Soyer, H. Peter and McInerney-Leo, Aideen (2025). Prevalence of high-risk melanoma variants in early-onset and/or multiple primary melanoma in an Australian cohort. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology: JEADV, 39 (11) e950, 1-6. doi: 10.1111/jdv.20673

[Prevalence of high-risk melanoma variants in early-onset and/or multiple primary melanoma in an Australian cohort](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8354531)

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

Journal Article

##### Messages for ultraviolet-radiation protection to fair-skinned populations

Brochez, Lieve, Garbe, Claus, Amaral, Teresa, Arenberger, Petr, Astratinei, Violeta, Autier, Philippe, Berwick, Marianne, Bylaite, Matilda, Boonen, Brigitte, del Marmol, Veronique, Dreno, Brigitte, Fargnoli, Maria Concetta, Green, Adele C., Greinert, Rudiger, Hauschild, Axel, Harwood, Catherine A., Hoorens, Isabelle, Kandolf, Lidija, Kaufmann, Roland, Kelleners-Smeets, Nicole, Lallas, Aimilios, Lebbe, Celeste, Leiter, Ulrike, Lim, Henry W., Longo, Caterina, Malvehy, Joseph, Moreno, David, Ostman, Fredrik, Pellacani, Giovanni ... Forsea, Ana-Maria (2025). Messages for ultraviolet-radiation protection to fair-skinned populations. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology jdv.70148. doi: 10.1111/jdv.70148

[Messages for ultraviolet-radiation protection to fair-skinned populations](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:cc41200)

2025

Journal Article

##### 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

##### 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

##### Subclinical fields of BRAF V600E-mutant melanocytes populate human skin and are enriched around melanoma and naevi

Lee, Katie J., Kao, Yung-Ching, Jiang, Amanda, Prokofyeva, Anastasia, Tom, Lisa N., Jagirdar, Kasturee, Smit, Darren J., Oey, Harald M., Tan, Jean-Marie, Ainger, Stephen A., Huang, Nancy, Tuong, Zewen Kelvin, Andersen, Stacey, Senabouth, Anne, Powell, Joseph E., Lambie, Duncan, Schaider, Helmut, Soyer, H. Peter, Sturm, Richard A., Welm, Alana L., Grossman, Douglas, Judson-Torres, Robert L. and Stark, Mitchell S. (2025). Subclinical fields of BRAF V600E-mutant melanocytes populate human skin and are enriched around melanoma and naevi. British Journal of Dermatology ljaf412. doi: 10.1093/bjd/ljaf412

[Subclinical fields of BRAF V600E-mutant melanocytes populate human skin and are enriched around melanoma and naevi](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:218c139)

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

##### The Venous Garland of Sahli

Muller, Nicholas M, Tan, Samuel X, Ho, Veronica, Vipulaguna, Nisal, Rath, Lily and Soyer, H Peter (2025). The Venous Garland of Sahli. British Journal of Dermatology ljaf422. doi: 10.1093/bjd/ljaf422

[The Venous Garland of Sahli](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:cc7ec2c)

2025

Journal Article

##### Clinician and patient perspectives on implementation of a remote interpretation model of reflectance confocal microscopy for skin cancer diagnosis: a qualitative study using an acceptability framework

Ho, Genevieve, Smith, Andrea L., Collgros, Helena, Sinz, Christoph, Melhoranse-Gouveia, Bruna, Gallo, Bruna, Chew, Christopher, Huang, Cheng, Harris, Ucalene, Jain, Manu, Ip, Ken, Koutsis, James, Schwartz-Aldea, Rodrigo, Chan, Hsien Herbert, Gribbin, Hannah Grace, Harvey, Rhonda A., Mar, Victoria, Soyer, H. Peter, Martin, Linda K., Cust, Anne E. and Guitera, Pascale (2025). Clinician and patient perspectives on implementation of a remote interpretation model of reflectance confocal microscopy for skin cancer diagnosis: a qualitative study using an acceptability framework. British Journal of Dermatology, 193 (6) ljaf348, 1253-1255. doi: 10.1093/bjd/ljaf348

[Clinician and patient perspectives on implementation of a remote interpretation model of reflectance confocal microscopy for skin cancer diagnosis: a qualitative study using an acceptability framework](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:da5db0c)

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

##### Is Wide Local Excision After Primary Excision of Melanoma In Situ Unnecessary?

Bell, Katy J. L., Soyer, H. Peter and Ferguson, Peter M. (2025). Is Wide Local Excision After Primary Excision of Melanoma In Situ Unnecessary?. Jama Dermatology, 161 (10), 999-1001. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2025.3077

[Is Wide Local Excision After Primary Excision of Melanoma In Situ Unnecessary?](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a92cabe)

## Funding

### Current funding

- 2026 - 2029

  Tracking melanoma at the pixel level: deep image analysis guided by spatial molecular profiling

  NHMRC IDEAS Grants

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/71566)
- 2025 - 2028

  Predicting Early-Stage Melanoma at High Risk of Recurrence through Spatial Transcriptomic Profiling

  United States Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs - Melanoma Research Program

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/69265)
- 2025 - 2030

  Vectra Imaging and Skin Cancer Research - Toowoomba

  The Clive Berghofer Foundation

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/68806)
- 2025 - 2026

  Terahertz virtual skin biopsy: Quantum cascade laser imaging of early melanoma

  Australia's Economic Accelerator Ignite Grants

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/68489)
- 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)
- 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

  Roadmap Options for Melanoma Screening in Australia (Melanoma-ROSA)

  NHMRC Synergy Grants

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/53548)
- 2021 - 2026

  Canfield Scientific Inc. Post-doctoral Scholarship

  The University of Queensland in America, Inc

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/53811)
- 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)
- 2014 - 2026

  Philanthropic donation in support of the Chair in Dermatology, Professor Peter Soyer and in support of dermatology and skin cancer research within the School of Medicine's Dermatology Research Centre

  Australian Dermatology Research and Education Foundation Limited (Epiderm)

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/22258)
- 2012 - 2026

  Melanoma research and other research at the Dermatology Research Centre

  Research Donation Generic

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/15656)

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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 - 2024

  Assessing behavioural impacts of receiving personalised risk scores for melanoma (Australia Melanoma Research Foundation Early Career Scientist Grant)

  Australian Melanoma Research Foundation

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/59485)
- 2022 - 2025

  Understanding the Role of Immature Myeloid Cells in Early Melanoma Establishment

  United States Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs - Melanoma Research Program

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/57945)
- 2022 - 2025

  PREDICT: PREcision DIagnostiCs for early melanoma detection using spaTial biology and AI-guided image analysis

  United States Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs - Melanoma Research Program

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/55078)
- 2021 - 2025

  MEL-SELF: A randomised controlled trial of patient-led surveillance compared to clinician-led surveillance in people treated for early stage melanoma.

  University of Sydney

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/51186)
- 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)
- 2021 - 2022

  Artificial Intelligence and 3D imaging of the total skin surface in Australians with skin of colour

  Australasian College of Dermatologists Scientific Research Fund

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/51126)
- 2021 - 2024

  Advanced technological approach to predicting survival in patients diagnosed with locally invasive cutaneous melanoma

  Cancer Council Queensland

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/46948)
- 2021 - 2023

  Preclinical development of Q2361, a transforming new drug for skin cancer prevention in organ transplant recipients

  NHMRC Development Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/43465)
- 2020

  Skin and Skin Cancer Theme

  Brisbane Diamantina Health Partners - Metro South

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/39265)
- 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)
- 2018 - 2019

  Immune signatures as diagnostic tools for suspicious skin rashes

  F & E Bauer Foundation Scholarship

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/36918)
- 2018 - 2020

  Towards clinical diagnosis of inflammatory skin rashes using minimally-invasive microsampling techniques

  TRI Spore Grants

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/36712)
- 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 - 2021

  Fighting epidermal skin cancers by targeting epidermal clones that accumulate mutations

  NHMRC Project Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/33375)
- 2018 - 2022

  Personalised Early Detection of Melanoma

  NHMRC Practitioner Fellowships

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/33025)
- 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 - 2018

  Cutting-edge Imaging System for the Early Diagnosis of Face and Scalp Skin Cancer

  The Honda Foundation

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/33089)
- 2017 - 2019

  Predictors of mortality in thin melanomas

  Cancer Council Queensland

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/30243)
- 2016 - 2018

  MicroRNA expression profiling of SCCs and precursor lesions: The identification of a distinct microRNA expression signature from actinic keratosis, intraepidermal carcinoma, and invasive squamous...

  Australasian College of Dermatologists Scientific Research Fund

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/30274)
- 2016 - 2020

  Engineering the Next Generation of Terahertz Laser Imaging Systems

  ARC Discovery Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/27130)
- 2016

  The Australian human microbiota project-microbe isolation facility

  UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/28294)
- 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 - 2017

  Topical application of ORIL007 in two different mouse models

  Oncology Research International Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/27320)
- 2015 - 2016

  Global non-interventional study (NIS) to understand the clinical management of difficult to treat patients with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma (LaBCC) - Retrospective medical chart review

  Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Limited

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/27054)
- 2015 - 2021

  ANZMTG 02. 12 RADICAL - A randomised controlled multicentre trial of imiquimod versus radiotherapy for lentigo maligna (LM) when staged surgical excision with 5mm margins is not possible, is refuse...

  Australia and New Zealand Melanoma Trials Group

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/27023)
- 2015 - 2020

  Engineering Solutions to Skin Cancer Research

  Research Donation Generic

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/26736)
- 2015

  AbbVie HS Validation Study

  ABBVIE Pty Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/26571)
- 2015

  Skin Tumours in Allograft Recipients: the STAR Study

  Queensland Institute of Medical Research

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/27570)
- 2014 - 2019

  An observational multicentre disease registry to evaluate clinical practice trends and outcomes in adult patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa

  ABBVIE Pty Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/23466)
- 2014 - 2019

  Phenotypic and genotypic correlation of melanomas in Queensland

  Merchant Charitable Foundation

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/22801)
- 2014 - 2015

  Automated image analysis development for early non-melanoma skin cancer detection

  Cancer Council Queensland

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/21612)
- 2014 - 2018

  Determinants of progression of actinic keratoses to squamous cancer

  NHMRC Project Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/20921)
- 2014 - 2016

  Genetic polymorphisms associated with clinical and dermoscopic naevus signature patterns

  NHMRC Project Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/20918)
- 2014

  High throughput gene expression of patient samples via the Nanostring nCounter system

  UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/21570)
- 2014 - 2015

  Targeted expression of US28/GNA12/13 fusion proteins for cancer therapy

  UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - Seed Research Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/45329)
- 2013 - 2019

  The Centre of Excellence in Telehealth

  NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/16542)
- 2013 - 2020

  The Diamantina Individualised Oncology Care Centre (DIOCC)

  Australian Cancer Research Foundation

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/20712)
- 2013 - 2014

  A Phase 3 Multicenter Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Adalimumab in Subjects with Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Initiation trial for 1 year)

  ABBVIE Pty Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/14999)
- 2013 - 2016

  A phase 3 open-label study of the safety and efficacy of Adalimumab in subjects with moderate to severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa

  ABBVIE Pty Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/16285)
- 2013

  Effects of nevogenesis susceptibility genes and phenotypic correlation with dermoscopic characteristics of nevi

  PA Research Foundation

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/16522)
- 2013 - 2016

  Image-guided skin microbiopsy technology development

  ARC Discovery Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/15047)
- 2013 - 2015

  The role of epidermal growth factor receptor trafficking in tumor progression and patient therapy resistance

  Cancer Council Queensland

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/15511)
- 2012 - 2024

  Donation to support the UQ Professorial Chair of Dermatology position

  Queensland Skin and Cancer Foundation Inc

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/14969)
- 2012 - 2016

  Senior Research Fellow position in Melanoma Research at the School of Medicine's Dermatology Research Centre

  Research Donation Generic

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/14768)
- 2012 - 2013

  Hunting for viruses that cause skin cancer

  PA Research Foundation Private Practice Trust Fund Research Support Grants

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/14471)
- 2012 - 2013

  Effects of nevogenesis susceptibility genes and phenotypic correlation with dermoscopic characteristics of nevi

  PA Research Foundation Private Practice Trust Fund Research Support Grants

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/14606)
- 2012 - 2014

  NHMRC Practitioner Fellowship (Level 2)

  NHMRC Practitioner Fellowship

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/13206)
- 2011 - 2013

  Effects of nevogenesis susceptibility genes and phenotypic correlation with dermoscopic characteristics of nevi

  NHMRC Project Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/12834)
- 2009 - 2013

  Epiderm Scientific Research Grant

  Australian Dermatology Research and Education Foundation Limited (Epiderm)

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/12088)
- 2009 - 2013

  Genome-wide investigation of the phenotypic underpinnings of psoriasis

  Australasian College of Dermatologists Scientific Research Fund

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11175)
- 2009 - 2010

  In vivo diagnosis of neoplastic and inflammatory skin diseases by Reflectance Confocal Microscopy: Operator training and support

  Australian Dermatology Research and Education Foundation Limited (Epiderm)

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11461)
- 2008 - 2009

  Age-related dermoscopic patterns of acquired melanocytic nevi in veterans

  Gallipoli Research Foundation

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10858)
- 2008 - 2009

  Patient examination with MelaFind system developed by Electro-Optical Sciences, Inc. (EOS)

  Electro-Optical Sciences Inc.

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/9970)
- 2008

  Protocol IM119-013: A Phase IIa randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled study to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics of three different doses of BMS 582949 given orally...

  Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals Pty Limited

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10311)
- 2008 - 2009

  Assessment of topically treated non melanoma skin cancers by sequential optical biopsies using multiphoton microscopy

  Cancer Council Queensland

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/9784)
- 2008

  Improved quantification of spatial and temporal changes in plasma and tissue drug levels and tissue pathology

  NHMRC Equipment Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10019)

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## Supervision

### Availability

Professor Peter Soyer 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).

### Supervision history

#### Current supervision

- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Using 3D total body imaging to study the spatial distribution of naevi and melanoma

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Shakes Chandra](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/9654), [Professor Monika Janda](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/11560)
- 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?

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Janet McColl-Kennedy](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/284), [Professor Monika Janda](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/11560)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Impact of 3D Imaging on Quality of Life in Melanoma

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Soraia De Camargo Catapan](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/40030), [Professor Monika Janda](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/11560)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Behavioural science approach to melanoma early detection

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Ingrid Hickman](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/5431), [Professor Monika Janda](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/11560)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Precision diagnostics for early melanoma detection

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Quan Nguyen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/16084), [Dr Snehlata Kumari](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/25389), [Associate Professor Mitchell Stark](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/12961)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Phenotypic and genomic risk factors for invasive and in situ melanoma

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Aideen McInerney-Leo](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/23291)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Spatial molecular profiling of melanoma and correlation with dermoscopic patterns

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Mitchell Stark](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/12961)

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#### Completed supervision

- 2025

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [3D Total-Body Photography and Automated Tools for Melanoma Risk Assessment: Potential Utility and Validation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:4fd94d8)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Aideen McInerney-Leo](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/23291)
- 2020

  Master Philosophy

  ##### [Gene Polymorphisms Associated with Amelanotic/Hypopigmented and Nodular Melanoma](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c42d061)

  Principal Advisor
- 2020

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Genotypic and phenotypic correlations in a cohort of patients with multiple primary melanoma](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:cbd2034)

  Principal Advisor
- 2019

  Master Philosophy

  ##### [Classification of naevus distribution patterns in the Brisbane naevus morphology study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:63944e5)

  Principal Advisor
- 2018

  Master Philosophy

  ##### [Dermoscopic and molecular correlation of melanocytic naevi](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:aea0976)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Mitchell Stark](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/12961)
- 2018

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Phenotypes and Genotypes of Melanoma Patients](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a991004)

  Principal Advisor
- 2015

  Master Philosophy

  ##### [Keratinocyte cancer and actinic keratoses in liver transplant recipients in Queensland](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:366963)

  Principal Advisor
- 2013

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Vascular features in the Dermoscopy of Basal and Squamous Cell Carcinoma](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:312195)

  Principal Advisor
- Master Philosophy

  ##### The chemokine content of Squamous Cell Carcinoma

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor James Wells](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2515)
- 2025

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Genomic architecture of skin the vicinity of previous melanoma, in photodamaged and non-photodamaged areas](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:e01dd8c)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Quan Nguyen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/16084), [Associate Professor Mitchell Stark](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/12961)
- 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 Monika Janda](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/11560), [Dr Shakes Chandra](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/9654)
- 2024

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Unusual suspects in hereditary melanoma: phenotype-genotype characterisation of POT1, POLE and BAP1](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:688edf8)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Aideen McInerney-Leo](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/23291)
- 2024

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Translating polygenic and personalised risk scores: Acceptability and impact of providing polygenic and personalised risk information for melanoma](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:3b04f23)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Aideen McInerney-Leo](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/23291), [Dr Tatiane Yanes](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/24916)
- 2024

  Master Philosophy

  ##### [Diagnostic differentiation of inflammatory skin conditions by patterns of inflammatory marker expression](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:02a3bd3)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor James Wells](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2515)
- 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)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Monika Janda](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/11560)
- 2023

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Mainstreaming Genetic Testing for Familial Melanoma: evaluating whether psycho-behavioural outcomes differ depending on provider type](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6a4e2fb)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Aideen McInerney-Leo](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/23291)
- 2022

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Data Driven Non-Invasive Assessment of Human Skin](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:68caa49)

  Associate Advisor
- 2020

  Master Philosophy

  ##### [Identification of clinically useful plasma miRNA as minimally invasive biomarkers for early stage Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC)](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ec3da2d)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Honorary Professor Li Li](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/8782), [Associate Professor Mitchell Stark](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/12961)
- 2020

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [An evaluation of the role of locoregional treatments for the management of in-transit melanoma metastases](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:12825fe)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Mark Smithers](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/23)
- 2018

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Economic evaluation and acceptability of teledermoscopy for skin cancer in Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:4a71cc4)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Liam Caffery](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/7626)
- 2016

  Master Philosophy

  ##### [Familial melanoma risk genes in Queensland](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:393147)

  Associate Advisor
- 2015

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [The Skin Microbiopsy](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:368643)

  Associate Advisor
- 2014

  Master Philosophy

  ##### [Identifying molecular changes in naevi driving early stage melanoma](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:335932)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Honorary Professor Brian Gabrielli](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/841)
- 2012

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Improving the management of skin cancer in Australia through audit and research in primary care](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:287211)

  Associate Advisor

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## Media

### Enquiries

Contact Professor Peter Soyer directly for media enquiries about:

- Dermatology
- Dermatopathology
- Dermoscopy
- Melanoma
- Skin

#### 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/0000-0002-4770-561X)
- [ResearcherID](https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/W-3791-2017)
- [Scopus](https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7102788402)
- [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=PyM9YoAAAAAJ)

## Personal links

- [Personal profile](https://dermatology-research.centre.uq.edu.au/)
- [Dermatology Research Centre](https://dermatology-research.centre.uq.edu.au/)
- [Centre of Research Excellence for the Study of Naevi](https://naevi.centre.uq.edu.au/)
- [UQ Skin Cancer Research](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=30&v=DtTSk4Fxw18)
- [ACRF Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma Imaging & Diagnosis](https://acemid.centre.uq.edu.au/)

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