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Dr. Natalia Rodriguez Receiving Awards at APHA 2025
Dr. Natalia received the Ayman El-Mohandes Young Professional Public Health Innovation Award for her interdisciplinary work reducing cancer disparities in underserved Hispanic communities through innovative and culturally responsive methods.
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New Publication: Stakeholder considerations on acceptability and implementation of a novel rapid test for acute HIV infection
HTQLab is happy to share that our article Stakeholder considerations on acceptability and implementation of a novel rapid test for acute HIV infection: a qualitative study in Indiana, is now published in PLOS Global Public Health journal. Read the paper here: Link
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HTQL’s Year in Review – And Onward to the Next!
As we kick off this next year at HTQL, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements and milestones that made this past year special. Research and Community Impact We launched a study bringing CHW-led education and HPV self-sampling in homeless shelters, expanding access to screening. Two first-time first authors published new work by
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Wearables Won’t Make America Healthy Again
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has declared wearable health technology as a pillar of his “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) agenda. His vision suggests that tracking personal data — glucose levels, heart rate, sleep cycles, and more — will empower Americans to take charge of their health and, in turn, reverse the country’s dismal health statistics.
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Spotlighting Dr. Natalia Rodriguez: Pioneering Change at Health TechQuity Lab
Celebrating International Women’s Day, we spotlight Dr. Natalia Rodriguez, Director of the Health TechQuity Lab (HTQL), to explore her journey in the fields of biomedical engineering and public health. This interview highlights how Dr. Rodriguez’s passion for innovation and her dedication to improving community health drive the mission at HTQL. She discusses the lab’s commitment
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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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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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