Insights from Professor Monika Janda: AI and the Future of Melanoma Detection

14 Apr 2025

Professor Monika Janda was recently invited to speak at an event hosted by the Australian Academy of Science, as part of their AI in Science: The Promise, Perils and Path Forward series. Her talk, titled "The Future of Melanoma Early Detection: Harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence", explored how AI is set to revolutionise the way we detect, monitor, and manage skin cancer in Australia.

The above illustration was created by graphic scribe, Indigo Strudwicke, who joined live to capture the event summary. 
1. Personalised AI Screening

AI can assess individual risk factors—like skin type, sun exposure, and medical history—to offer tailored screening invitations and identify high-risk individuals earlier.

2. Advanced Imaging Technologies

Advanced 2D and 3D imaging devices with 92 cameras create full-body digital avatars, enabling AI to track skin changes over time and assist clinicians in early melanoma detection.

3. Human-in-loop

While AI offers strong pattern recognition, Professor Janda stressed the importance of keeping clinicians in the loop for expert judgement and context.

4. Teledermatology and Accessibility

AI-powered imaging and teledermatology can extend specialist care to rural areas, helping deliver more equitable skin cancer screening across Australia.

To hear the full presentation and learn more about how AI is reshaping skin cancer detection, watch the full video here.

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