Developing a non-hormonal on-demand fast dissolving vaginal insert with a window of protection lasting 12 hours that could prevent HIV, other sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy.
Research Program: Center for Biomedical Research
On-demand Microarray Patch for Contraception
Developing a 5–7 day microarray patch containing Nestorone designed for use immediately prior to sex or as an emergency contraceptive with minimal impact on breakthrough bleeding.
Preclinical Research for Non-surgical Permanent Contraception for Women
Innovating a low-cost highly-effective nonsurgical method of permanent contraception for women who have completed desired family size, with an appropriate delivery technology for low-resource settings.
Substantially Lowering the Cost of a Contraceptive Vaginal System Lasting a Full Year
Designing a second-generation contraceptive vaginal system that will achieve a similar one year of sustained release to the FDA approved product while substantially lowering the cost.
Combining PrEP with Contraception
Assessing the acceptability of a single pill for prevention of HIV and unintended pregnancy and testing whether a single pill increases adherence to oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) compared with a pill providing PrEP alone.
Efficacy, Cycle Control, and Safety of a NES-E2 Contraceptive Vaginal Ring
Conducting a multi-site, open-label randomized clinical trial testing a 90-day contraceptive vaginal ring delivering Nestorone and estradiol, evaluating efficacy and bleeding control in continuous use and 2, 3, and 4-day ring-out regimens.
Embeddable Sustained Release Microneedles for Contraceptive Delivery
Supporting the development of a six-month contraceptive microarray patch by reviewing the applicator device, user studies, regulatory pathway, and preclinical activities.
Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol/QGriffithsin Intravaginal Ring to Prevent Pregnancy and HIV
Developing a 90-day vaginal ring that could prevent HIV infection, other sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy, and conducting behavioral studies to understand user-focused factors and promote adoption and use of this technology.
Evaluation of the ShangRing Versus Mogen Clamp for Early Infant Male Circumcision in sub-Saharan Africa
Evaluating safety and acceptability of a non surgical male circumcision device and providing evidence to inform prequalification by the World Health Organization and approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Identification of A Biomarker For Hormonal Contraceptive Use: A Proof-Of-Concept Study
Establishing potential biomarkers for use in household surveys as an easy and cost-effective approach for verifying assessments of contraceptive use and ultimately tracking progress toward increasing access to sexual and reproductive health services.