Improving cervical cancer screening and treatment for women living with HIV in Kenya
Official title: ENHANcing CErvical cancer screening and treatment in women LIviNg with HIV in KenyA (ENHANCE LINKAge)
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11535260 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project tests new ways to integrate cervical cancer screening and care for women living with HIV in Kenya to reduce deaths and improve health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $79,736 |
| NIH project number | 3U01CA275120-03S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11535260 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Women living with HIV in Kenya who are receiving care at participating HIV clinics and are due for cervical cancer screening or follow-up
✕Less likely to help
Patients not enrolled in participating clinics or not living with HIV may not experience direct benefits from this grant
What this research studies
Women living with HIV in Kenya face a much higher risk of cervical cancer, and current pathways to screening and treatment are fragmented. This study will explore practical strategies to connect HIV clinics with cervical cancer services, improve screening methods, and ensure timely diagnosis and treatment. The work will involve implementing and testing approaches in real clinics to understand what helps patients, providers, and the health system work together more smoothly. Findings will guide scalable improvements in care for WLWH across sub-Saharan Africa.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to easier access to screening and faster treatment, reducing cervical cancer deaths among WLWH in Kenya.
How similar studies have gone: Implementation science in HIV clinics shows promise for improving integrated care, but evidence specific to cervical cancer screening in WLWH in SSA remains limited
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chung, Michael Hoonbae — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Chung, Michael Hoonbae
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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.