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Binational Research UABC \u2013 UCSD \u2013 SDSU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Developing a Shared Vision for\n
Translational Cancer Research<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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About Us<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are a binational team of researchers committed to promoting translational cancer research through strategic academic collaboration in the Mexico\u2013USA region, enhancing infrastructure and community engagement to support underserved populations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Binational Collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Translational Academic Research, Scientific Infrastructure, and Talent Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UABC \u2013 Mexicali<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UCSD \u00b7 SDSU<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Translational Vision<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Vision<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Innovating Translational Cancer Research in the Mexico\u2013US Border Region.<\/h4>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Our Motivation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Promoting Cancer Research through Transdisciplinary Efforts.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our binational cancer research group, composed of the Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de Baja California (UABC) \u2013 Mexicali, UCSD, SDSU, and SDSU Imperial Valley, was founded in January 2024 and since then we have maintained a constant and committed effort.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Mission<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Strategic Collaboration Advancing Border Health.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Objectives<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Committed to Building a Healthy and Equitable Future for the Border Region.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We are consistently working toward our main objectives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Strengthen and Expand Binational Cancer Research and Community Partnerships to Address Cancer Risk Factors among Marginalized Border Communities.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Develop and Strengthen the Research Infrastructure Supporting Long-Term Translational Research in the Border Region.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The CANTRAC Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Meet our multidisciplinary team driving translational cancer research in the border region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Melody Karen Schiaffino-Castro<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

UCSD\u00a0(L\u00edder USA)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mar\u00eda Joss\u00e9 Navarro Ibarra<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

UABC Mexicali (MX Lead)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Daniela Guadalupe Gonzalez-Valencia<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Linda Lara-Jacobo<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Mateo Banegas<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

UCSD<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Noe Cuachtemoc Crespo<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

SDSU<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Victor Guadalupe Garcia-Gonzalez<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

UABC Mexicali<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Miguel Perez-Zavala<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

SDSU Imperial Valley<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Carlos Olvera-Sandoval<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Title:<\/strong> “Co-creating a Shared Vision for Crossborder Translational Cancer Research”
Award:<\/strong> Strategic Convene and Influence Award, University of California San Diego.
Budget: <\/strong>$35,000
MPIs: <\/strong>Dr. Schiaffino M, Dr. Hogarth M., Dr. Navarro-Ibarra MJ.
January 2025 – December 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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