Improving cancer screening and care in Mexico and Latin America
LISTOS for Cancer Control - Leveraging Implementation Science To Optimize Strategies for Cancer Control
This program brings proven cancer screening and care practices into clinics and communities in Mexico and Latin America to help more people get timely prevention and treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11398717 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The LISTOS Center funds two research projects and supporting cores to adapt evidence-based cancer control practices for Mexican and Latin American settings. It works with local clinics and health systems to make interventions fit cultural and organizational needs and to speed up adoption and sustainment. The center also provides training, mentorship, and capacity building so local teams can carry out implementation research and improve care. Administrative and engagement activities will coordinate partners and share results with communities and providers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People living in Mexico or other Latin American locations who are eligible for breast or colorectal cancer screening or who receive cancer care at participating clinics are the most likely candidates to benefit or take part.
Not a fit: People living outside the participating regions or those with cancer types not targeted by the center’s projects may not see direct benefits from this work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the center could increase access to timely cancer screening and treatment and reduce cancer-related health inequities in Mexico and Latin America.
How similar studies have performed: Previous implementation science efforts have improved screening and care uptake in other regions, but adapting and scaling these approaches across diverse Latin American settings is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fernandez, Maria Eulalia — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Fernandez, Maria Eulalia
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 below.