Evaluation of new screening strategies for prevention of cancer [ 2015 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Karen Canfell (Principal investigator)

Brief description Governments, clinicians and consumers have a need for accurate and up-to-date information about the cost-effectiveness, benefits and harms of cancer screening. This project will evaluate whether further changes to cervical screening will be needed after the release of next generation HPV vaccines, whether new screening programs should be implemented for lung cancer and Lynch syndrome, the potential role of new technologies for bowel screening, and whether prostate testing can be improved.

Funding Amount $455,452.00

Funding Scheme Career Development Fellowships

Notes Population Health CDF