Dissemination Core to speed up cervical cancer screening innovations
Official title: Dissemination Core
Funded at Rice University · NIH-11398614 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funded project to help bring point-of-care cervical cancer screening tools into real-world use by shaping needs, addressing implementation challenges, and training developers and users.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rice University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 13, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $108,304 |
| NIH project number | 5U54EB034652-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11398614 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals at risk for cervical cancer who would benefit from improved, accessible screening and early detection.
✕Less likely to help
If a location cannot implement new screening tools due to local constraints, patients there may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a team at Rice University to speed up how new screening tools are adopted in clinics around the world, including the US, Brazil, and Mozambique. They will identify clinical needs, map barriers to use, and document priority statements to guide developers. The effort includes on-site assessments and training to help end users and technology creators bring effective point-of-care screening devices to more people. The work aims to improve access to early detection and ultimately reduce cervical cancer impact.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could gain faster access to reliable screening tools and earlier detection of cervical cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous dissemination efforts show that aligning clinical needs with device design can improve uptake of new screening methods.
Where this research is happening
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Rice University
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Richards-Kortum, Rebecca R. — Rice University
- Study coordinator: Richards-Kortum, Rebecca R.
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.