Benjamin Wood

Benjamin Wood is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of Western Australia (UWA) within the UWA Medical School. His expertise spans dermatopathology, oncology, and clinical pathology, with a focus on skin cancers and inflammatory dermatoses. He leads research on melanoma, nevi, and rare dermatologic conditions, contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

Research Interests include:

• Molecular mechanisms of skin neoplasia
• Immunohistochemical diagnostic techniques
• Rare inflammatory skin disease pathogenesis
• Diagnostic challenges in dermatopathology

Recent work (2025) emphasizes clinical-pathologic correlations in cases like actinic keratosis progression, shiitake dermatitis complications, and PRAME-positive nevi. His studies bridge basic science and clinical practice, influencing diagnostic protocols and patient management strategies.

No scientific awards listed, though his h-index of 11 and 1833 citations reflect significant scholarly impact. He collaborates internationally on dermatopathology and oncology research.

Labs/Teams: Active within UWA Medical School's Pathology Department, contributing to teaching and clinical diagnostics.