Binational Alliance for Transborder Community Health
BATCH’s goal is to integrate expertise and research to implement and evaluate community-based obesity prevention programs in underserved communities along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Our Journey
Discover the Vision Behind BATCH’s Creation
BATCH was created in 2020 through the collaboration of three visionary researchers from San Diego State University (SDSU), the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC- Mexicali), and the Food and Development Research Center (CIAD, Hermosillo).
Our PROJECTS
Currently, three projects are underway
BATCH have presented at national and international conferences, developed three AFL pilot studies, and integrated and trained more than 15 students. Additionally, we has hosted international fellows through two research internships, and our professors have participated in teaching collaborations, elective courses, and co-mentoring student thesis and dissertation projects.
OUR TEAM
BATCH is composed of a passionate team of principal investigators, graduate and undergraduate students.
