Date of Award
6-2019
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Santa Clara : Santa Clara University, 2019
Department
Bioengineering
First Advisor
Prashanth Asuri
Abstract
The goal of CERVIS is to make a substantial, positive impact in the cervical cancer screening space through the development of a minimally invasive, cost effective solution that enables women in low-resource settings to test for cervical cancer on a frugal and effective platform. In the developed world, there are a variety of options that can aid in early detection, including Pap smears. However, due to the high cost and laboratory requirements that accompany this procedure, women in low-resource settings rarely have access to this preventative care or regular screenings for cervical cancer. Using new research about the changes in the vaginal microbiome, CERVIS aims to create a frugal, visual diagnostic screening tool for early stage cervical cancer as an alternative to the existing expensive, invasive, and clinic-dependent methods. Outcomes will be measured by partnering with a Kenyan NGO to collect data from several clinics.
Recommended Citation
Lanoha, Julia; Hultquist, Claire; McDonagh, Rosie; and McNamara, Hallie, "CERVIS: Cervical Cancer Early Response Visual Identification System" (2019). Bioengineering Senior Theses. 83.
https://scholarcommons.scu.edu/bioe_senior/83