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 Award
Principle Investigator: Anton Avanceña
Funding/Study Period: May 5, 2024 – Aug. 5, 2025
Adherence 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 Grant
Principle Investigators: Anton Avanceña, Phillip Schnarrs, and Aliza Norwood
Funding/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 Avanceña
Funding/Study Period: Sept. 1, 2023 – Aug. 31, 2025
Addressing 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 Border
Principle Investigator: Jessica A. Calderón-Mora
Study Period: Mar. 1, 2024 – Feb. 28, 2029
This 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) 2
Lead Evaluator: Jessica A. Calderón-Mora
Study Period: Mar. 1, 2024 – Feb. 28, 2027
This 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-Mora
Study Period: Sept. 1, 2023 – Aug. 31, 2028
The Center will serve as a convening entity and central hub of resources, tools, and content expertise
accessible by stakeholders across the state to reduce the burden of CRC.
CPRIT PP2050016: Screening and Treatment for Unhealthy Alcohol Use as Means of Cancer Prevention
Principal Investigator: Jessica A. Calderón-Mora
Study Period: Dec. 1, 2024 – May 31, 2027
The 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 Girls
Principal Investigator: Jessica A. Calderón-Mora
Study Period: Jan. 1, 2024 – Sept. 7, 2025
This 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.