Advancing Implementation Science to Improve Access to Cancer Care

The Binaytara Cancer Research Institute is in development to address a critical need for cancer patients. The primary research focus will be on implementation science. Broadly speaking, implementation science is the field dedicated to ensuring that health solutions actually work for marginalized communities and are accessible to those communities. With physical infrastructure forthcoming, the Research Institute is currently producing original research on continuing education, cervical cancer screening, and technology-enabled solutions.

The Challenge

Cancer research is often associated with finding a “cure” for the disease, or other interventions like prevention, early detection, and treatments. While researchers have made great strides in those endeavors, there is a troubling gap in access to those interventions for many cancer patients.

80% of medical research dollars don’t go on to make a public health impact, according to one landmark study. This means even though the $24.5 billion invested between 2016 and 2020 in researching cancer interventions, roughly $19.6 billion worth of those potential oncology innovations may never actually reach the cancer patients who need them. This gap is felt the most in rural communities, low-resource settings, and otherwise marginalized populations where many of these interventions are too expensive, care centers are far away, treatments are designed to be more effective for certain populations, or people are not even aware of these interventions.

Our Research Impact at a Glance

Binaytara is committed to scientific research as a means to move toward cancer health equity. Along with fostering research externally through oral and poster presentation opportunities as well as research awards and funding, the Binaytara Cancer Research Institute is conducting original research internally. The Research Institute is contributing to the field of implementation science research, aiming to improve cancer outcomes for underserved, rural, and marginalized populations worldwide.

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Active Research Programs within Implementation Science

Continuing Education

Deriving insights from data across 678 faculty and attendees invited to 50 oncology conferences across the United States from more than 50 CME conferences to assess trends across local vs national faculty, early-career vs established physicians, female vs male, and community practitioners vs comprehensive cancer centers.

Cervical Cancer Detection and Prevention

Analyzing the effectiveness of cervical cancer screening programs and HPV testing to make prevention and early detection more accessible in low-resource settings in Madha Pradesh, Nepal from more than 600 participants in four pilot free health camps delivered through the volunteer female healthcare worker models.

Technology in Continuing Education and Healthcare Delivery

Researching the impact of gamifying continuing medical education (CME) to healthcare providers via the OncoBlast app, which has been downloaded by more than 1,200 oncology practitioners across more than 40 countries.

Technology-Enabled Cancer Patient Education

Researching the need for and development of ChemoConnect, an app for patients undergoing chemotherapy to supplement the limited time patients have with their care teams in order to better understand potential side effects, pain management, and prescription schedule.

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Our Team:

Members - Binaytara Staff:

Jin Mou, MD, MSc, MPH, PhD Implementation Science & Research Development Officer

Suyog Kadel Informatics and Technology Specialist

Bipul Luitel, PhD Chief Technology Officer

Tara Shah, RN Executive Director

Binay Shah, MD President

Bhawana Srivastava Director of Education Programs

Collaborators:

Siddhartha Devarakonda, MD Swedish Cancer Institute

Siddhartha Yadav, MBBS, MD Mayo Clinic

Tianhong Li, MD, PhD UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

Lesa Dawson, MD Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute

Roshan Kumar Mahato, PhD, MPH College of Medical Sciences at Kathmandu University

Sara Matar, MD Hematology Oncology Associates

Volunteer Research Interns:

Sujata Ojha, MD Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin

Suchit Shashi Kumar, MBBS B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

Divyanshu Kumar University of Washington Bothell

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Binaytara Research Day

Binaytara Research Day is a biannual convening that brings together oncologists, researchers, clinicians, and global health collaborators to advance the institute's mission of translating cancer research into real-world impact. Held each spring and fall, Research Day serves as a platform for presenting original findings, launching new research initiatives, and strengthening partnerships across high- and low-resource settings. Presentations span implementation science, cancer screening, digital health tools, and global health disparities, with particular focus on underserved communities in low- and middle-income countries. The inaugural Spring 2026 Research Day, themed Catalyst for Change: Advancing Global Cancer Equity, featured keynote speakers and researchers from Nepal, Tanzania, Guatemala, and across the United States. Research Day is open to the public, reflecting Binaytara's commitment to accessible, equity-centered science.

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News and Articles

Why Indigenous Communities Face Higher Cancer Rates By Jin Mou, MD, MSc, MPH, PhD

Centering Cancer Patients’ Voices in Global Health Advocacy By Sujata Ojha, MD

Nepal’s Cancer Burden: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 15 Years of Evidence By Roshan Kumar Mahato, PhD, MPH; Sujan Babu Marahatta, PhD; Kyaw min Htike, MBBS, MPH

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Binaytara Research FAQ

What is the Binaytara Cancer Research Institute?

The Binaytara Cancer Research Institute is a research organization focused on improving cancer outcomes through implementation science. Its mission is to ensure that proven cancer prevention, screening, and treatment solutions effectively reach underserved and marginalized communities around the world.

What is implementation science in cancer research?

Implementation science is the study of how to deliver healthcare solutions effectively in real-world settings. In cancer research, it focuses on: Ensuring treatments and screenings are accessible Adapting interventions for low-resource environments Bridging the gap between research discoveries and patient care

Why is implementation science important in oncology?

Despite major advances in cancer research, many innovations never reach patients. Studies show that up to 80% of medical research does not translate into public health impact. Implementation science addresses this gap by making cancer care more accessible, especially in rural and underserved populations.

What are the main research areas at the Research Institute?

The Binaytara Cancer Research Institute focuses on four key areas:

• Continuing Medical Education (CME): Improving how oncology knowledge is shared and retained among healthcare professionals.
• Cervical Cancer Screening: Expanding access to HPV testing through simplified, scalable screening methods in low-resource settings.
• Technology in Healthcare Delivery: Developing digital tools, including gamified platforms, to train healthcare providers.
• Cancer Patient Education Technology: Creating tools like ChemoConnect to help patients manage chemotherapy side effects and treatment schedules.

How does the Research Institute support underserved communities?

The Binaytara Cancer Institute designs and implements solutions specifically for:

• Rural populations
• Low-resource healthcare systems
• Marginalized communities For example, cervical cancer screening programs are delivered through free health camps in Nepal, ensuring access to early detection services.

Does the Research Institute fund or support research?

Yes. The Institute supports research through awards and collaborations, including: Implementation Science Research Award

Shaji Kumar Hematology Research Award

These programs help advance cancer research focused on real-world impact.

How can I get involved or collaborate?

Please contact Jin Mou at [email protected] to get involved. Opportunities include:

• Research collaborations
• Volunteering and internships
• Participation in global health initiatives

Interested individuals and organizations can connect with Binaytara to explore partnerships.