Comparative Modeling to Guide Cervical Cancer Prevention in the US
Official title: Comparative Modeling to Inform Cervical Cancer Prevention Policies and Practice in the United States
Funded at Tulane University of Louisiana · NIH-11495526 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national modeling effort will help policymakers and clinicians choose HPV-based cervical cancer screening and vaccination strategies that maximize health and equity for US women.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,084,939 |
| NIH project number | 1U01CA319215-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11495526 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to individual patients; aimed at informing public health policy and program design for the general US population.
✕Less likely to help
Direct clinical benefits to individual patients may not occur from participation in this modeling effort.
What this research studies
This project uses advanced computer models to simulate how different cervical cancer screening and vaccination approaches could perform in real US settings. By integrating the latest data on HPV tests, self-collection, and biomarkers, the team aims to forecast long-term outcomes and identify policies that work best for diverse populations. The results can help decision makers design more effective and equitable cervical cancer prevention programs. The work involves collaboration among three modeling groups to produce a coherent national guidance framework.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the modeling findings could inform policies that reduce cervical cancer cases and deaths while improving access and efficiency of prevention efforts.
How similar studies have gone: Previous CISNET-style modeling has guided national screening policies with meaningful impact on population health.
Where this research is happening
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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kulasingam, Shalini L. — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Kulasingam, Shalini L.
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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.