Coordinating efforts to improve cervical cancer care for women with HIV in East Africa
Administrative Core
This study is all about bringing together different groups from North America, Uganda, and Kenya to work together on improving care and awareness for women living with HIV/AIDS who are at risk for cervical cancer, making sure everyone shares important information and findings to help the community better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10897804 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on managing and coordinating a consortium aimed at addressing cervical cancer in women living with HIV/AIDS in East Africa. It involves collaboration among various institutions in North America, Uganda, and Kenya to enhance communication and data sharing among researchers. The project aims to streamline research activities, resolve conflicts, and disseminate findings effectively to improve community outreach and engagement. By fostering partnerships and collaboration, the initiative seeks to strengthen the research infrastructure and support ongoing projects related to HPV and cervical cancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women living with HIV/AIDS in East Africa, particularly those at risk for cervical cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in East Africa or who do not have HIV/AIDS may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cervical cancer prevention and treatment strategies for women living with HIV in East Africa.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in collaborative approaches to address health disparities in HIV-related conditions, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Indianapolis, United States
- Indiana University Indianapolis — Indianapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Loehrer, Patrick J. — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Loehrer, Patrick J.
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 below.