SANA: AI-Driven Tools for Breast Cancer Prevention in Mexico

Abstract

SANA is an interdisciplinary initiative that uses artificial intelligence and community-engaged research to improve breast cancer prevention and early detection among women in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Our project focuses on the intersection of environmental health, public policy, and digital health equity. Working with local partners—including public hospitals, epidemiologists, and environmental scientists—we analyze geospatial data on environmental contaminants (such as air and water pollutants) and link these with breast cancer incidence and social determinants of health. Based on these insights, we are developing a mobile web app to support early intervention and public health decision-making.

This app will eventually serve as a decision-support tool for patients and healthcare providers, integrating data science with public health outreach. SANA aims not only to build technical infrastructure but also to empower underserved communities through more informed and timely access to care. Our team includes collaborators from Boston College, Harvard, and Mexican institutions, and we are grateful to the Schiller Institute for supporting this global health equity initiative.