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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: A New Approach to Screening for Homeless Communities
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. People experiencing homelessness are up to four times more likely to be diagnosed with, or to die from, cervical cancer than those who are housed. This disparity is preventable. Cervical cancer is both preventable and treatable when caught early through screening. In our surveys and interviews with people experiencing…
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Advancements in Cervical Cancer Screening: FDA Approves HPV Self-Sampling
The FDA has recently approved HPV self-sampling tests, a groundbreaking development that promises to enhance accessibility and privacy in cervical cancer screening. While this is a huge step forward in cervical cancer prevention and care, there is still work to do to expand approval to non-clinic settings. At the Health TechQuity Lab, we have been…
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HTQL’s Conference Adventure: Connecting for Change
HTQL has hit the ground running with this semester! Connect with us and follow our conference journey as we dive into conversations about health disparities and solutions for change! Where you can find us:
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Grad Spotlight: Dr. Luke Brennan – Continuing His Dream in Biomedical Engineering & Public Health
Dr. Luke Brennan, a Purdue University graduate, has excelled in biomedical engineering research at HTQL, focusing on rapid diagnostic tools for HPV. He will now pursue further studies at IU School of Medicine.
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Congratulations to Dr. Luke Brennan for Successfully Defending His Ph.D.
Dr. Luke Brennan successfully defended his PhD in Biomedical Engineering and Public Health, and will now rejoin medical school at IU School of Medicine. Congratulations!
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Empowering Futures in Healthcare: Celebrating the Journey of Sathveka Sembian
Sathveka Sembian, a recent Purdue graduate, has made remarkable contributions in academia and health research. Her journey at the Health TechQuity Lab and her future aspirations reflect her dedication and passion for improving women’s health.
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New NIH grant to address cervical cancer disparities in homeless populations
We are excited to jump into 2024 with the launch of our new study, “Addressing Cervical Cancer Disparities Among People Experiencing Homelessness”! HTQL is honored to have received a 2023 NIH Director’s New Innovator Award to support this work for the next 5 years! Learn more about this prestigious award here. Did you know that…
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Tiwaladeoluwa Adekunle’s Journey from Graduation to Future Endeavors
The Health TechQuity Lab (HTQL) at Purdue University takes immense pride in celebrating the accomplishments of its recent graduate, Tiwaladeoluwa Adekunle. She has made significant strides in academia and research during her time at HTQL, leaving a lasting impact on the lab and the field of health technology. Let’s examine her academic achievements, team contributions,…
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New publication on CHW-facilitated HPV self-sampling
Led by Tiwalade Adekunle, our newly published article on the feasibility and acceptability of Community Health Worker (CHW)-facilitated HPV self-sampling explores multi-level barriers to screening around Lake County, Indiana and CHWs’ role in mitigating these barriers. We also highlight considerations for implementing CHW-facilitated self-sampling in Lake County and similar communities across the United States. Read…
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Alyssa Arreola – HTQL’s 2023 Purdue Graduate!
Few individuals achieve extraordinary milestones across various areas, like HTQL’s recent graduate, Alyssa Arreola. She is an individual who has consistently demonstrated a passion for making a difference. Let’s take a closer look at Alyssa’s outstanding academic accomplishments, aspirations for the future, and notable awards. Alyssa has recently earned her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary…
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