Accelerating patient-centered breast and cervical cancer screening and care linkage in Kenya
Official title: accelerating aDoption of pAtient-centereD cervicAl cancer screening and treatment LINKage in Kenya (DADA LINK)
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11416609 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multi-institution program in Kenya aims to speed up how quickly women receive breast and cervical cancer screening and linkage to treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $91,934 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA284036-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11416609 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are women in Kenya eligible for breast or cervical cancer screening and those connected to screening programs who may benefit from improved follow-up and treatment pathways.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not enrolled in the screening or care-linkage pathways or in settings not implementing the coordinated strategies may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
This U54 center brings together partners in Kenya and the United States to translate proven screening methods into real-world practice in sub-Saharan Africa. It includes community, clinical, and government engagement to strengthen systems, train a local workforce, and coordinate research projects focused on implementation in Kenya. By testing how best to organize screening, follow-up, and care pathways, the program seeks sustainable improvements in access and outcomes for Kenyan women. The work emphasizes collaboration, capacity building, and measuring impact on early detection and timely treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could reduce late-stage cancer presentations and death by making screening and care linkage more accessible and efficient for women in Kenya.
How similar studies have gone: The program builds on a strong evidence base for screening and early treatment and extends implementation science approaches to a new high-need setting.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kosgei, Rose Jepchumba — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Kosgei, Rose Jepchumba
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.