Melanoma pathophysiology, UVA exposure and prevention

2026-03-20

Melanoma risk is not static. It is influenced by how Australians live, work, and expose their skin to ultraviolet radiation every day. In this webinar and Q&A session, Prof Pascale Guitera (Melanoma Institute Australia) unpacks the pathophysiology of melanoma, with a focus on UVA exposure, year-round photoprotection, and what this means for everyday general practice. Delivered in collaboration with La Roche Posay, this webinar teaches how to: Interpret UV index information and apply it to patient ...

Melanoma risk is not static. It is influenced by how Australians live, work, and expose their skin to ultraviolet radiation every day.

In this webinar and Q&A session, Prof Pascale Guitera (Melanoma Institute Australia) unpacks the pathophysiology of melanoma, with a focus on UVA exposure, year-round photoprotection, and what this means for everyday general practice.

Delivered in collaboration with La Roche Posay, this webinar teaches how to:

Interpret UV index information and apply it to patient counselling
Explain the role of UVA exposure in melanoma development and prevention
Advise patients on appropriate sunscreen use, including formulation and quantity
Distinguish between mineral and chemical sunscreens in clinical contexts
Understand regulatory considerations affecting sunscreen availability
Apply current Australian melanoma screening principles in general practice

If you would like a clearer framework for discussing UV exposure, risk, and screening with your patients, watch the replay to get real-world guidance you can apply immediately in clinic.

Prefer a visual format? Watch this podcast here.

About Prof Pascale Guitera

Prof Pascale Guitera is Director of the Sydney Melanoma Diagnostic Centre at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and faculty member of the Melanoma Institute Australia. She is holding her academic position at the University Of Sydney with a particular interest in new diagnosis tools for skin cancers.

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