Creating affordable ways to screen and treat cervical cancer in women with HIV.
Official title: Developmental Core
Funded at University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr · NIH-10895295 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to create affordable and effective ways to screen, diagnose, and treat cervical cancer in women living with HIV in Brazil and Mozambique, aiming to improve their health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,146 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA277843-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10895295 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women living with HIV, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Brazil and Mozambique.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have HIV or are not at risk for cervical cancer may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop sustainable infrastructure for addressing HIV-associated cancers, particularly cervical cancer, in women living with HIV in Brazil and Mozambique. The project focuses on creating low-cost and technologically feasible methods for cervical cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment. It involves collaboration among experts in various fields, including HIV/AIDS, cancer treatment, and behavioral sciences, to ensure comprehensive care and research. The initiative seeks to improve health outcomes for women in low- and middle-income countries who are at higher risk for cervical cancer due to HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve cervical cancer screening and treatment for women living with HIV, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing low-cost healthcare solutions in similar contexts, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chiao, Elizabeth Y. — University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Chiao, Elizabeth Y.
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.