Research Publications

 

2026Proceedings

Comparison of different focus measuring functions in low-cost cervical imaging

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2026The Lancel Regional Health Americas

Accelerating the elimination of cervical cancer: cross-sectional examination of cancer prevention and control in Latin America and the Caribbean

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2026Global Implementation Research and Applications

Innovative Treatment for Cervical Precancer: A Qualitative Evaluation using the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability

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2026Proceedings

Usability analysis of integrated and improvised smartphone-based cervical imaging systems

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2025JCO Global Oncology

Use of Thermal Ablation in Low-Resource Settings: Experience From Three Multicenter Noninferiority Randomized Clinical Trials

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2025The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health

Comparison of CO2-based cryotherapy, non-gas-based cryotherapy, and thermal ablation for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 and 3: a randomised, controlled, phase 3 non-inferiority trial

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2025Journal of the National Cancer Institute

Initial evaluation of a new cervical screening strategy combining human papillomavirus genotyping and automated visual evaluation: the Human Papillomavirus–Automated Visual Evaluation Consortium

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2025JCO Global Oncology

Adoption and Implementation of Affordable Cancer Technologies in El Salvador: Identifying Implementation Strategies for Successful Cervical Cancer Prevention in Resource-Limited Settings

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2025International Journal of Gynecological Cancer

Long-term impact of cervical ablation in visual assessment of the squamocolumnar junction: implications for subsequent screening and follow-up

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2025BMJ Global Health

Long-term outcomes after cervical cancer screening in El Salvador: primary human papillomavirus screen-and-treat compared with cytology

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2025BMC Women's Health

A mixed-methods preliminary evaluation of an innovative treatment for cervical precancer in El Salvador’s screen-and-treat program

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2024Analytical Biochemistry

Single-tube four-target lateral flow assay detects human papillomavirus types associated with majority of cervical cancers

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2024PLOS Digital Health

Assessing generalizability of an AI-based visual test for cervical cancer screening

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2023Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications

Affordable cancer technologies: Lessons learned from the design and implementation of two randomized clinical trials to develop innovative treatments for cervical precancer

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2022Cancers

Cervical Cancer Prevention in El Salvador: Gains to Date and Challenges for the Future

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2022Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics

Multi-task network for automated analysis of high-resolution endomicroscopy images to detect cervical precancer and cancer

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2022Methods in Molecular Biology

Thermal Ablation Treatment for Cervical Precancer (Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade 2 or Higher [CIN2+])

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2022JCO Global Oncology

Safety and Acceptability of Three Ablation Treatments for High-Grade Cervical Precancer: Early Data From a Randomized Noninferiority Clinical Trial

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2022Medical Image Learning with Limited and Noisy Data

Image Quality Classification for Automated Visual Evaluation of Cervical Precancer

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2021International Journal of Cancer

Cervical cancer prevention in El Salvador: A prospective evaluation of screening and triage strategies incorporating high-resolution microendoscopy to detect cervical precancer

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2021International Journal of Cancer

Reply to: Comments on Cervical cancer prevention in El Salvador: A prospective evaluation of screening and triage strategies incorporating high-resolution microendoscopy to detect cervical precancer

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2021Nature Reviews Cancer

Removing global barriers to cervical cancer prevention and moving towards elimination

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2020LGBT Health

Cervical Cancer Screening with Human Papillomavirus Self-Sampling among Transgender Men in El Salvador

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2020Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease

A Systematic Review of Tests for Postcolposcopy and Posttreatment Surveillance

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2020Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease

Reporting and Assessing the Quality of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies for Cervical Cancer Screening and Management

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2020Preventive Medicine

The cost-effectiveness of human papillomavirus self-collection among cervical cancer screening non-attenders in El Salvador

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2020JCO Global Oncology

Outcomes for Step-Wise Implementation of a Human Papillomavirus Testing-Based Cervical Screen-and-Treat Program in El Salvador

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2019International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics

The cost-effectiveness of implementing HPV testing for cervical cancer screening in El Salvador

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2019International Journal of Gynecological Cancer

Evaluation of two alternative ablation treatments for cervical pre-cancer against standard gas-based cryotherapy: A randomized non-inferiority study

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2018Journal of Global Oncology

Ablative therapies for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in low-resource settings: Findings and key questions

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2017Gynecologic Oncology Reports

Cervical cancer prevention in El Salvador (CAPE)-An HPV testing-based demonstration project: Changing the secondary prevention paradigm in a lower middle-income country

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2017Global Health Science and Practice

A non-gas-based cryotherapy system for the treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: A mixed-methods approach for initial development and testing

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2017Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease

Scale-Up of an Human Papillomavirus Testing Implementation Program in El Salvador

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2017International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics

A pilot study of community-based self-sampling for HPV testing among non-attenders of cervical cancer screening programs in El Salvador

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2017Journal of Global Oncology

Cervical Precancer Treatment in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Technology Overview

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2016Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease

Cervical Cancer Screening in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islands: Options and Opportunities

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2016Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease

Introducing a high-risk HPV DNA test into a public sector screening program in El Salvador

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2015International Journal of Cancer

The comparative and cost-effectiveness of HPV-based cervical cancer screening algorithms in El Salvador

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2015BMC Public Health

Factors affecting attendance to cervical cancer screening among women in the Paracentral Region of El Salvador

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2015Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease

Comparison of depth of necrosis using cryotherapy by gas and number of freeze cycles

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2014International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Acceptability of self-collected versus provider-collected sampling for HPV DNA testing among women in rural El Salvador

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2014Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease

Evaluation of a low-cost liquid-based pap test in rural El Salvador: A split-sample study

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2013Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America

Human Papillomavirus Testing in Cervical Cancer Screening

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2011Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine

Cervical cancer screening in low- and middle-income countries

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2011Journal of Women's Health

Cervical cancer screening and treatment training course in El Salvador: Experience and lessons learned

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2011International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics

Adequacy of visual inspection with acetic acid in women of advancing age

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2010Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease

Digital assessment of the reproductive tract versus colposcopy for directing biopsies in women with abnormal Pap smears

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2010International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics

Cytology versus visual inspection with acetic acid among women treated previously with cryotherapy in a low-resource setting

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2009New England Journal of Medicine

HPV screening for cervical cancer in rural India

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2008Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease

Effect of cervicitis on visual inspection with acetic acid

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1. Scientific & Academic Research


We conduct rigorous scientific and academic research to test, validate, and refine novel cervical cancer prevention strategies. Our research focuses on identifying approaches that improve early detection and treatment while remaining feasible in real-world health systems.

This includes:

  • Evaluating high-performance HPV screening technologies
  • Studying self-collection and alternative screening models to reach under-screened populations
  • Generating evidence to inform national and global policy decisions

By partnering with academic institutions, ministries of health, and clinical researchers, we ensure that our findings contribute to the global evidence base and directly inform practice.

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