LISTOS for Cancer Control: Using implementation science to spread proven cancer care
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-11535794 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center-led effort to speed up the use of proven cancer prevention and screening strategies in diverse health systems, 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) | $212,023 |
| NIH project number | 3U54CA284109-04S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11535794 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals in diverse health systems, including underserved populations, who could benefit from improved cancer screening and diagnostic pathways.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not currently engaged with the health systems targeted by these strategies may see indirect benefits over time.
What this research studies
This grant supports a Center that builds teams and capacity to put evidence-based cancer control practices into real-world use. It focuses on adapting strategies to fit different health settings and on training people to conduct implementation research. The goal is to boost early detection and diagnostic pathways for breast and colorectal cancer so more people get timely, effective care. It involves two research studies and two supporting cores to coordinate effort, training, and capacity building.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in underserved communities could experience earlier cancer detection and better access to proven control strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work shows that tailored implementation strategies can improve adoption and sustainment of cancer control EBIs 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.