LISTOS for Cancer Control: Speeding Up Real-World Cancer Care Improvements
Official title: LISTOS for Cancer Control - Leveraging Implementation Science To Optimize Strategies for Cancer Control
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-11419709 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national center will speed up the adoption of proven cancer-control methods to improve breast and colorectal cancer screening and diagnostics, especially in underserved communities.
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 start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $759,577 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA284109-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419709 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals in underserved populations who may benefit from improved access to breast and colorectal cancer screening and diagnostic pathways.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in regions or settings with already high implementation of cancer-control EBIs or those not served by participating health systems may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
LISTOS for Cancer Control aims to build a Center that helps health systems adopt proven cancer-control strategies. It will focus on making evidence-based cancer interventions fit different settings and on creating practical strategies to spread and sustain these practices. The Center includes two research studies and two cores dedicated to administration, engagement, and building research capacity, with emphasis on training and mentorship. The goal is to improve early detection, access to care, and outcomes for underserved populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in diverse communities could see earlier cancer detection, better access to screening, and more timely breast and colorectal cancer care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous implementation science efforts in cancer control have shown that adapting and scaling EBIs can improve uptake and outcomes in real-world settings.
Where this research is happening
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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
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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.