Innovating Cervical Cancer Screening: Integrating HPV Self-Collection into Health System Practice

Wednesday, July 29
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Hilton California D
Presented by Waters

Overview

HPV self-collection has the potential to transform cervical cancer screening by expanding access, engaging underserved populations, and supporting more equitable care. As healthcare systems look to improve screening participation, successful implementation requires both a strong clinical foundation and practical strategies for adoption.

Join Linda O. Eckert, MD, Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Adjunct Professor of Global Health at the University of Washington, internationally recognized cervical cancer prevention expert and author of Enough: Because We Can Stop Cervical Cancer, as she discusses persistent screening gaps, the populations most affected by under-screening, and how HPV self-collection can help overcome barriers to care. Dr. Eckert will also share her experience integrating self-collection into clinical practice to improve both patient access and provider workflows.

She will be joined by Ben Shuler, MBA, CT(ASCP), Manager of Cytopathology at Indiana University Health, who will provide a real-world perspective on implementing HPV self-collection within a large academic health system. Mr. Shuler will discuss integrating self-collection workflows, leveraging extended HPV genotyping to support risk-based management, incorporating genotype-specific reporting into laboratory and EHR systems, and driving adoption through provider education, workflow optimization, and clinical decision support.

Together, these experts will explore how healthcare organizations can move beyond traditional screening models to build more accessible, personalized, and effective cervical cancer prevention programs. Attendees will gain practical insights on implementing HPV self-collection, utilizing extended genotyping to support clinical decision-making, and scaling innovative screening programs to improve patient outcomes and population health.

Speakers

Linda O. Eckert, MD
Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Adjunct Professor of Global Health
University of Washington

Ben Shuler, MBA, CT(ASCP)
Manager of Cytopathology
Indiana University Health