US-Nigerian Center to Speed Up Cancer Prevention Through Smart Implementation
Official title: US-Nigerian Cancer Control Center for Research on Implementation Science Excellence (C3-RISE)
Funded at Washington University · NIH-11535268 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A US-Nigerian partnership plans to spread HPV and hepatitis B vaccines to prevent cancer using community-friendly, participatory approaches.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $127,199 |
| NIH project number | 3U54CA284110-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11535268 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants include individuals in Nigeria and the US who may benefit from improved access to HPV and HBV vaccines through community-driven implementation efforts.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not connected to vaccination programs or those outside the target settings may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project brings together Nigerian and US researchers to help more people get cancer-preventing vaccines by using crowdsourcing and hands-on training. It will create a hub for implementation science to study how best to adopt and sustain proven cancer-prevention strategies in real-world settings. The work emphasizes collaboration with communities in Nigeria and the US to tailor approaches that fit local needs and workflows, aiming to improve vaccine uptake and long-term impact.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could improve vaccine coverage and reduce preventable cancer deaths in Nigeria and similar settings.
How similar studies have gone: Previous implementation science work has shown that participatory approaches can improve uptake of public health interventions, though context matters.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Iwelunmor, Juliet — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Iwelunmor, Juliet
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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.