Support center for HIV-related cervical cancer care in Brazil and Mozambique
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This program creates affordable ways to screen, diagnose, and treat cervical cancer for women living with HIV in Brazil and Mozambique.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11180519 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Researchers and clinicians in the US, Brazil, and Mozambique are working together to build lasting research and care programs focused on cervical cancer in women with HIV. The center will develop and test simple, low-cost screening tools, diagnostic methods, and treatment approaches that can be used in low-resource clinics. Work combines clinical services, lab pathology support, bioengineering solutions, epidemiology, and community outreach to make sure solutions fit local needs. The project also trains local teams and builds infrastructure so improvements can continue after the funding period.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Women living with HIV, particularly those in Brazil and Mozambique or similar low- and middle-income settings, who need cervical cancer screening, diagnosis, or treatment.
Not a fit: People without HIV, men, or patients outside the participating regions may not directly benefit from this center's clinics or studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could make cervical cancer screening and treatment more affordable and accessible, helping catch disease earlier and reduce deaths among women living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Simplified HPV screening and visual inspection methods have shown benefit in low-resource settings, but the specific low-cost technologies and multicountry center model here are relatively new.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schmeler, Kathleen — University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Schmeler, Kathleen
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.