Award
NIH Reporter #11385313
Baltimore CASCADE Study Site (BaCSS Project)
Recipient
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Award Amount
$72,279.00
Ceiling
$72,279.00
Awarded
August 27, 2026
Identifier
11385313
This award funds the establishment of a clinical study site at the University of Maryland to conduct research and trials for cervical cancer prevention in women living with HIV, particularly in disadvantaged areas, as part of the NCI CASCADE Network.
Description
The BaCSS Project establishes a clinical study site at the University of Maryland School of Medicine for the CASCADE network to conduct implementation science studies and pragmatic clinical trials aimed at preventing and early diagnosing cervical cancer in women living with HIV in disadvantaged US regions. The project supports operational leadership, infrastructure, and development of protocols to overcome barriers in cervical cancer prevention among this population. It is part of the NCI-supported CASCADE Network focusing on HIV-associated cancer prevention and care.