Advancing Cervical Cancer Control for Better Health and Value
Official title: Advancing Cancer Control for Health and Value (ACCHV)
Funded at New York University · NIH-11535234 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A long-term NIH project at NYU is looking at why cervical cancer remains a problem and how to improve prevention and control for people 21 and older.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R37 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $37,140 |
| NIH project number | 3R37CA272664-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11535234 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older in settings with high cervical cancer burden who are involved in prevention and control programs or are affected by cervical cancer policies.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not participating in prevention programs or not in high-burden settings may see less direct impact from the study.
What this research studies
This grant uses both numbers and stories from people affected by cervical cancer to understand what helps or hinders prevention in real-world settings. Researchers will collect interviews, surveys, and existing data from high-burden areas and combine them with computer models to see which strategies could most reduce cervical cancer in the United States. The work aims to translate findings into practical, scalable approaches that policymakers and clinics can use to lower disease burden. It’s a coordinated effort spanning multiple levels of care and community contexts to identify actionable paths toward cervical cancer elimination.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could guide smarter prevention programs that reduce cervical cancer cases and deaths in the U.S.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work has shown that tailored, multi-level approaches can improve cancer prevention and control outcomes in diverse communities.
Where this research is happening
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New York University
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Moucheraud, Corrina — New York University
- Study coordinator: Moucheraud, Corrina
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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.