Developing affordable cervical cancer screening and treatment for women with HIV
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Funded at University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr · NIH-10895286 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on finding better and affordable ways to help women with HIV in Brazil and Mozambique get screened, diagnosed, and treated for cervical cancer, making sure they have access to the care they need.
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) | $169,950 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA277843-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10895286 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women living with HIV, particularly in Brazil and Mozambique, who are at risk for cervical cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have HIV or those living in high-income countries may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating sustainable infrastructure to improve cervical cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment specifically for women living with HIV in Brazil and Mozambique. The project aims to develop innovative, low-cost methods that can be easily implemented in low- and middle-income countries. By collaborating with experts in various fields, the research seeks to address the increased risk of cervical cancer among women with HIV and enhance healthcare access and outcomes in these regions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce cervical cancer rates among women living with HIV in low-resource settings.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in developing low-cost cancer screening methods in similar populations, indicating potential for success in 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: Schmeler, Kathleen — University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Schmeler, Kathleen
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.