HIV-associated cervical cancer care infrastructure in LMICs
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Funded at University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr · NIH-11644435 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to build sustainable research infrastructure and bring low-cost cervical cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment to women with HIV in Brazil and Mozambique.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| 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 | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $39,960 |
| NIH project number | 3U54CA277843-04S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11644435 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Women living with HIV in Brazil and Mozambique who may participate in screening, diagnostic, or treatment optimization studies conducted by the HAMRC.
✕Less likely to help
Women not affected by HIV or those in regions outside LMICs may not directly benefit from this specific program.
What this research studies
This grant supports establishing a cross-country research center that will create affordable, technology-based approaches for cervical cancer care in women living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries. It brings together teams from the US, Mozambique, and Brazil with experts in HIV/AIDS, cervical cancer, bioengineering, pathology, epidemiology, and behavioral science to develop practical screening and treatment options. The project focuses on building durable infrastructure for multi-site studies and translating findings into scalable, real-world solutions. By doing so, it aims to reduce the higher risk of cervical cancer faced by WLWH in LMICs and improve clinical outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more accessible cervical cancer screening and treatment for WLWH in LMICs, potentially reducing mortality and health disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous efforts show that building sustainable multicountry infrastructure can accelerate implementation of cancer care innovations in LMICs, though the exact screening/diagnostic approaches are being developed here.
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
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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.