Developing affordable cervical cancer screening and treatment for women with HIV.
Official title: Shared Resources Core
Funded at University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr · NIH-10895293 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve cancer care for women living with HIV in Brazil and Mozambique by finding better and affordable ways to screen, diagnose, and treat cervical cancer, so they can get the help they need more easily.
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) | $50,920 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA277843-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10895293 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women living with HIV, particularly those in low- and middle-income countries.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have HIV or are not at risk for cervical cancer may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create sustainable infrastructure for studying HIV-associated cancers, particularly cervical cancer, in women living with HIV in Brazil and Mozambique. The project focuses on developing innovative, low-cost methods for screening, diagnosing, and treating cervical cancer, leveraging expertise from various fields including bioengineering and epidemiology. By collaborating across institutions in the US and LMICs, the research seeks to address significant health disparities faced by women with HIV. Patients may benefit from improved access to effective cancer care tailored to their needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accessible and effective cervical cancer screening and treatment options for women living with HIV.
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: Lorenzoni, Cesaltina Ferreira — University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Lorenzoni, Cesaltina Ferreira
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.