HIV-associated cervical cancer screening and care network in LMICs
Official title: Admin Core
Funded at University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr · NIH-11644432 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multinational program aims to build affordable, practical cervical cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment methods for women living 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) | $251,992 |
| NIH project number | 3U54CA277843-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11644432 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Women living with HIV in Brazil and Mozambique who may benefit from improved cervical cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without HIV or those not in the LMIC focus regions may not directly benefit from these specific interventions.
What this research studies
This project creates a sustainable research infrastructure across the US, Brazil, and Mozambique to study and implement cervical cancer care for WLWH in low- and middle-income countries. It brings together experts in HIV/AIDS, cervical cancer, bioengineering, pathology, epidemiology, and behavioral science to develop low-cost screening and treatment approaches. The effort emphasizes collaborations, shared data, and multi-site studies to address the higher risk of cervical cancer among WLWH. The center seeks to translate findings into scalable practices that can be adopted in LMIC health systems. Funding supports building capacity, conducting studies, and fostering international partnerships.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to accessible cervical cancer screening and treatment options for WLWH in LMICs, reducing mortality and improving quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work in LMICs has shown that low-cost, technologic solutions can improve cancer screening uptake, but this program emphasizes scalable, cross-country infrastructure and integration with HIV care.
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.