Community and digital tools to reduce HPV and cervical cancer burden
Official title: Community and digital technology strategy to reduce the burden of HPV and cervical cancer.
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11628959 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nurse or health team will test a community-based, digital strategy to help girls and young women, especially in rural areas, get HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $113,334 |
| NIH project number | 3R01CA310762-01A1S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11628959 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Girls and young women in rural areas (including the U.S. South) who need HPV prevention services and who may face barriers to access.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not in rural or high-risk settings or those not seeking HPV prevention services may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This project aims to improve access to HPV and cervical cancer prevention for girls and young women, focusing on rural communities with high HIV prevalence. It uses community health workers and a new HPV Aware app to share knowledge, reduce barriers, and connect people with health programs. The approach combines education, easier access to vaccination sites, and stronger links to health services to help prevent cervical cancer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could raise vaccination and prevention uptake, reducing cervical cancer risk among vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have gone: There is evidence that community health worker–led interventions can improve preventive care uptake, with variable results depending on setting.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Havlir, Diane V — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Havlir, Diane V
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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.