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The Impact of Multidisciplinary Research on Progress in Skin Cancer Prevention

Alyssa Susanto,C. Primiero,Simone M. Goldinger,H. P. Soyer,M. Janda

Published 2025 in Cancers

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Simple Summary Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, making its prevention a global priority. Historically, public health and dermatology were focused on primary and secondary prevention, respectively. Merging these efforts resulted in greater impacts. Multidisciplinary research combines the expertise of dermatologists, epidemiologists, behavioural scientists, health economists, geneticists, imaging, and artificial intelligence teams. New tools have helped to improve the accuracy and tailoring of prevention and early detection. However, there are ethical and data protection concerns surrounding their use, alongside unequal access and the need for more reliable long-term evidence. Future research should maintain and expand collaborative relationships, focusing on the fair and equal application of new technologies for use in real-life situations. The involvement of a multidisciplinary team shows potential in reducing the skin cancer burden, as well as contributing to prevention efforts for other health conditions. Abstract Background/objectives: The global incidence of skin cancer is rising, creating a need to strengthen prevention strategies. In this review, we examine the contributions of public health, dermatology, behavioural science, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and bioinformatics, which have collectively shaped prevention in recent decades. Methods: Using a narrative scoping review approach guided by the PRISMA-ScR framework, we synthesised research across these disciplines to highlight their roles in enhancing skin cancer prevention. Results: Initial efforts focused on increasing public knowledge through sun protection campaigns and symptom recognition. Dermatologists enhanced early detection through refined techniques and clinical guidelines. Initiatives such as Euromelanoma enabled broader collaboration and population-level screening. As more disciplines joined, advances in risk stratification, digital imaging, artificial intelligence, molecular and genetic diagnostics and bioinformatics became possible. Beyond skin cancer prevention, these tools may have additional applications for systemic health issues. However, a number of challenges remain, particularly regarding data privacy concerns, cost-effectiveness, equitable access, and the validation of artificial intelligence tools in diverse populations. Conclusions: The prevention of skin cancer brings together knowledge spanning the fields of public health and dermatology to behavioural research and digital innovation. Working together, these disciplines have improved early detection and awareness. However, fragmented collaboration across regions throughout the world continue to limit their impact. Improved equity alongside stronger, more coordinated partnerships will be essential for the next phase of progress.

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