Skin Health and Environment (S.H.E. Study)
It is known that ultraviolet light exposure causes melanoma. However, it is not clear whether there are other environmental factors acting along with ultraviolet radiation.
Skin
Prognosis and risk factors of skin cancer
This multi- institute project (InterMEL consortium pr
Polarization Speckle Analysis
Polarization speckle is a noise-like interference pattern created when a skin lesion is illuminated by laser light.
Leads
Tim Lee Melanoma probe
In this project, we develop a handheld and easy-to-operate optical probe for detecting melanoma. Delivery of the technology is aimed at non-dermatologist healthcare providers, improving their diagnostic accuracy and reducing the number of referrals to the specialists.
Leads
Tim Lee Automated skin cancer detection systems
Computer-aided systems for melanoma - The objectives of this project are to develop automated computer systems to help interpret complex dermoscopic images with the ultimate aim of distributing the technique to non-dermatologist healthcare providers and, maybe, even patients.
Leads
Tim Lee Dermatology and Skin Sciences in Cancer
A research program focused on early detection and epidemiological research on skin cancer. We have been developing artificial intelligence and traditional machine learning methods for detecting skin cancer from photographs taken by digital cameras and smartphones.
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