Our mission
Dedicated to advocacy, education, and research
The Skin Cancer Outcomes Consortium (SCOUT) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing care for non-melanoma skin cancer through education, advocacy, research, and community. We support patients, caregivers, and clinicians at every stage of the journey—from diagnosis to treatment and beyond.
For patients, caregivers
and survivors
Resources, support and advocacy
We are committed to supporting patients, caregivers, and survivors at every stage of their journey. Through education, advocacy, and research, our nonprofit fosters connection, shares knowledge, and works to improve the experience of those affected by non-melanoma skin cancer.
For Clinicians
Collaborate, learn, and access the latest tools to enhance patient care
Access collaborative support, continuing medical education, the latest clinical guidelines, research updates, and innovative tools like our prognostic app. Join a community of healthcare professionals dedicated to sharing knowledge and enhancing treatment strategies to provide the best care for your patients.
About us
The Skin Cancer Outcomes (SCOUT) Consortium brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts dedicated to improving care for non-melanoma skin cancer. Our members—including dermatologists, dermatologic/Mohs surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, epidemiologists, and researchers—collaborate to advance treatment through cutting-edge research and clinical trials.
Board of Directors
Vishal Patel , MD
Dermatologic Oncologist & Mohs Surgeon
Associate Professor
George Washington University
Washington, DC, USA
Emily Ruiz, MD, MPH
Dermatologic Oncologist & Mohs Surgeon
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Dermatology
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA, USA
Anokhi Jambusaria, M.D., MSCE
Dermatologic Oncologist & Mohs Surgeon Associate Professor
Dell Medical School
Austin, TX, USA
Our partners
Our international consortium of physician members, experts in the study of non-melanoma skin cancer and patient care, have clinical and research practices that are referral centers for patients with advanced diseases.
SCOUT consortium teams are multidisciplinary, with representatives from dermatology, surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology, translational research, and epidemiology. This structure allows SCOUT clients to benefit from the expertise of all specialists involved in the care of skin cancer patients during the study design phase, to capitalize on SCOUT’s broad patient referral base to more rapidly meet enrollment goals during the execution phase, and help interpret findings and data during the analysis phase.
Our Initiatives
riSCC Calculator App
riSCC is a clinician-focused mobile and web app designed for precise risk stratification of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) in clinical settings
Skin Cancer Champions
A non-melanoma skin cancer community dedicated to supporting patients and caregivers at every stage of the cancer journey
