Team-based care to boost cervical cancer screening in low-resource clinics
Official title: Implementing a team-based care model to increase cervical cancer screening uptake in low-resource primary care settings
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11436066 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant tests a team-based approach in rural and under-resourced primary care clinics to help more people get screened for cervical cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $203,939 |
| NIH project number | 1K08CA317629-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11436066 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients in rural or under-resourced primary care settings who are due for cervical cancer screening.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in settings with sufficient resources or those not due for screening may see little direct benefit.
What this research studies
We will adapt and apply evidence-based cervical cancer screening strategies to teams that include medical assistants, nurses, and other clinic staff in low-resource settings. The project focuses on how interprofessional collaboration can increase screening uptake, not just physician-led efforts. Through implementation and testing in real clinics, we’ll identify practical ways to integrate team roles and improve workflow for better patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to more timely cervical cancer screening and earlier detection for patients in underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous attempts show mixed success; this project emphasizes engaging non-physician team members in real-world clinics.
Where this research is happening
-
University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shin, Michelle Bom Yi — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Shin, Michelle Bom Yi
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
HPV self-sampling to improve cervical cancer screening for Somali women
This project offers HPV self-sampling in primary care clinics to help Somali immigrant women get cervical cancer screening in a way that respects cultural and modesty concerns.
-
Improving cervical cancer screening for Somali immigrant women using self-sampling methods.
This study is looking to help Somali immigrant women in the U.S. get more cervical cancer screenings by offering a simple and respectful way to test for HPV during their regular doctor visits, making it easier for them to take care of their health.
-
mSaada: a mobile tool to boost cervical cancer screening in western Kenya
A mobile app helps community health volunteers manage cervical cancer screening tasks and follow-up for women in low-resource areas.
-
HPV self-collection in HIV care to screen for cervical cancer in Ethiopia
A patient-centered program tests a simple HPV self-collection approach within HIV clinics in Ethiopia to help detect cervical cancer earlier.
-
HOPE-inG: Increasing cervical cancer screening for women with HIV in Ghana
A study tests a home-based HPV self-sampling approach plus a tailored communication plan to help women living with HIV in Ghana get screened more often for cervical cancer.
-
CODA-based cervical cancer screening for LMICs using CRISPR and fluorescence
A low-resource, rapid test called CODA uses CRISPR and light signals to detect cervical cancer markers in women in sub-Saharan Africa to improve screening.
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.