Improving cervical cancer screening and treatment for women in resource-limited settings
Official title: Administrative and Engagement Core
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-10931473 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve cervical cancer screening and treatment for women in South Africa by using easy-to-access HPV tests and partnering with local health workers to make sure everyone gets the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $331,893 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA284030-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931473 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women living in resource-limited settings, particularly those at risk for cervical cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in resource-constrained environments or who are not at risk for cervical cancer may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cervical cancer screening and treatment through the integration of HPV-based point-of-care strategies in South Africa. The project aims to promote equitable access to these interventions by collaborating with local health authorities and building capacity among healthcare providers. By leveraging nearly thirty years of experience from the Khayelitsha Cervical Cancer Screening Program, the research seeks to implement effective, evidence-based practices that can be scaled up in resource-constrained environments. The goal is to ensure that women receive timely and effective cervical cancer care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce cervical cancer rates among women in underserved communities by improving access to screening and treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success in implementing HPV-based screening and treatment strategies in similar settings, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Castor, Delivette — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Castor, Delivette
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.