A community-based research collaborative focused on mitigating health disparities with Mexico-US border region.
4 externally funded project
Currently, our research collaborative is conducting four externally funded studies among over 500 participants total.
Community-Based Research
We collaborate with various community partners including Lideres Campesinas.
Interdisciplinary Collaborations
We strive to engage across disciplines with expertise in social sciences, biology, epidemiology, health services, environmental health, among others.
Health Disparities
All of our research is aimed at mitigating health disparities within the Mexico-US border region.
Multiple Methodologies Approach
Our research collaborative leverages a range of expertise to leverage various methodological approaches.
Dissemination of Findings
The aim of our research is to share findings with community partners, decision makers, and overall to make transformative change within the community.
Highlighted Research Studies
Health Impact Assessment: Assessing the Health Status Prior to Lithium Extraction Site near the Salton Sea
- Funded by Imperial County
Assessing Health Care Navigation and Diabetes Risk among Latino Farmworkers
- Fund by the Southern California Center for Latino Health
Understanding Social and Environmental Risks for Breast Cancer among Latina Farmworkers
- Funded by California Breast Cancer Research Program
