Research - Advancing the Science of Dermatology

At The Skin Hospital, we are dedicated to research and clinical trials that will advance the understanding and treatment of skin disease and skin cancer. We are focused on discoveries that have the power to change lives.
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Research Governance

Research is one of the three core pillars of The Skin Hospital. We are committed to improving dermatologic treatments through collaborative research partnerships.

Expression of Interest

If you would like to partner with us to conduct research at The Skin Hospital or you would like to discuss your research ideas please email us at research@skinhospital.edu.au.

Alternatively, you can complete the Research Proposal Application Form here and email the completed form along with supporting documents to research@skinhospital.edu.au. We will contact you shortly to guide you through the next steps.

Ethics Approval

All research activities undertaken at The Skin Hospital are in accordance with the guidelines set out in the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007)e and the Australia Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research

Ethics Approval Requirements

When is ethics approval required?

If the research you wish to undertake involves human participants, data collection or biological sample collection, then ethics approval is required. Research activities (including participant enrolment and data collection) at The Skin Hospital must not be undertaken prior to obtaining ethics approval and obtaining research project approval from The Skin Hospital.

If you are uncertain about the application process or requirements, please contact our Head of Research & Clinical Trials.