Research LABS AND COLLABORATIVES Phillip Schnarrs:– The Texas People-centered Research, Intervention Design, and Evaluation (PRIDE) in Health Collaborative Stephen Russell– The SOGI: Health and Rights Lab CURRENT AND ON-GOING STUDIES Anton Avanceña Dell Medical School Health Equity Pilot AwardPrinciple Investigator: Anton AvanceñaFunding/Study Period: May 5, 2024 – Aug. 5, 2025Adherence and continuation of HIV preexposure prophylaxis among individuals with alcohol use disorder: a real-world data analysis Texas Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health Research Pilot GrantPrinciple Investigators: Anton Avanceña, Phillip Schnarrs, and Aliza NorwoodFunding/Study Period: Mar. 5, 2024 – Mar. 5, 2025 Adherence and continuation of HIV preexposure prophylaxis among individuals with alcohol use disorder: a real-world data analysis. UT Health Science Center at San Antonio (NCATS K12TR004529)Scholar/sub-awardee: Anton AvanceñaFunding/Study Period: Sept. 1, 2023 – Aug. 31, 2025Addressing gaps in alcohol use disorder (AUD) treatment among cancer survivors Jessica A. Calderón-Mora CPRIT RP24028: Unidos Contra el VPH: Screening accuracy, preference, and uptake of HPV self-sampling among Latinxs along the US-Mexico BorderPrinciple Investigator: Jessica A. Calderón-MoraStudy Period: Mar. 1, 2024 – Feb. 28, 2029This study, funded by the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas, aims to determine if in-home HPV self-sampling is more effective at increasing cervical cancer screening rates among FQHC patients in El Paso, Texas. CPRIT PP240011: The Advancing Breast Health among uninsured Women in Central Texas (ABH-CTX) 2Lead Evaluator: Jessica A. Calderón-MoraStudy Period: Mar. 1, 2024 – Feb. 28, 2027This work helps to move forward the goals of the Texas Cancer Plan to improve breast cancer screening rates and increase timely access to diagnostics and treatment through the implementation of sustainable and effective programs that prioritize the underserved and reduce cancer disparities throughout Texas. CPRIT PP230060: Coordinating Center for Colorectal Cancer Screening Across Texas (CONNECT)Lead Evaluator: Jessica A. Calderón-MoraStudy Period: Sept. 1, 2023 – Aug. 31, 2028The Center will serve as a convening entity and central hub of resources, tools, and content expertiseaccessible by stakeholders across the state to reduce the burden of CRC. CPRIT PP2050016: Screening and Treatment for Unhealthy Alcohol Use as Means of Cancer PreventionPrincipal Investigator: Jessica A. Calderón-MoraStudy Period: Dec. 1, 2024 – May 31, 2027The program provides screening and an evidence-based intervention for those at risk of unhealthy alcohol use as a cancer risk factor. The goal of the program is to reduce unhealthy alcohol use among a primary care population in Central Texas. City of Austin Grant; Quality of Life Study among Women and GirlsPrincipal Investigator: Jessica A. Calderón-MoraStudy Period: Jan. 1, 2024 – Sept. 7, 2025This study will assess the quality of life of individuals who identify as girls (13-17 years old) and women (18 and over) to prepare recommendations and a report to be submitted by the City Commissioners.
