Tony Dicker

Associate Professor Tony Dicker is an academic and clinician based at the University of Queensland's Medical School, serving as Academic Lead and Course Coordinator for the Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) program. His roles include teaching skin cancer surgery and contributing to professional training organizations. He holds a medical degree from Monash University (1989) and a PhD in Molecular Biology of Skin Cancer from The University of Queensland (2001). His research focuses on dermatology and skin cancer medicine, with specialties in melanoma diagnosis, dermatoscopy, and skin cancer surgery techniques.

His research has explored practitioner diagnostic accuracy through initiatives like the Skin Cancer Audit Research Database (SCARD), analyzing over 600 melanoma cases documented by general practitioners. He has contributed to systematic reviews on pigmented macules and developed clinical guidelines for surgical margin excision in keratinocyte cancers.

Publications highlight his work in molecular pathways of squamous cell carcinoma differentiation, basal cell carcinoma biology, and the clinical management of amyloidosis-related cutaneous conditions. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his sustained output since the 1990s underscores his expertise in translational research bridging molecular biology and clinical dermatology.

As an educator, he focuses on advancing general practitioner competence in skin cancer diagnosis and procedural skills. His current efforts include curriculum development for specialized skin cancer medicine programs and improving diagnostic standards through audit-driven research.