Binational Research UABC – UCSD – SDSU
Developing a Shared Vision for
Translational Cancer Research
About Us
We are a binational team of researchers committed to promoting translational cancer research through strategic academic collaboration in the Mexico–USA region, enhancing infrastructure and community engagement to support underserved populations.
Binational Collaboration
Translational Academic Research, Scientific Infrastructure, and Talent Development.
México
UABC – Mexicali
United States
UCSD · SDSU
3
Academic Institutions
2
Countries
1
Translational Vision
Our Vision
Innovating Translational Cancer Research in the Mexico–US Border Region.
Our Motivation
Promoting Cancer Research through Transdisciplinary Efforts.
Our binational cancer research group, composed of the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) – Mexicali, UCSD, SDSU, and SDSU Imperial Valley, was founded in January 2024 and since then we have maintained a constant and committed effort.
Our Mission
Strategic Collaboration Advancing Border Health.
Our mission is to generate binational knowledge for translational cancer research through strategic and transdisciplinary collaboration, with a shared vision that contributes to reducing the burden of the disease and strengthens mutual understanding in the border region.
Objectives
Committed to Building a Healthy and Equitable Future for the Border Region.
We are consistently working toward our main objectives:
The CANTRAC Team
Meet our multidisciplinary team driving translational cancer research in the border region.
Funding
Title: “Co-creating a Shared Vision for Crossborder Translational Cancer Research”
Award: Strategic Convene and Influence Award, University of California San Diego.
Budget: $35,000
MPIs: Dr. Schiaffino M, Dr. Hogarth M., Dr. Navarro-Ibarra MJ.
January 2025 – December 2025
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