As we start a new year and a new semester, we look back with pride on the progress we made last semester toward our educational mission at the Duke Center for Computational and Digital Health Innovation.
Most importantly, we launched the Duke Computational and Digital Health Certificate Program to provide interdisciplinary training that spans computational modeling, AI, wearables, digital twins, and more. A core component of the Certificate program is our Communities of Practice, which bring together students, faculty, and industry partners in sustained dialogue on emerging topics from navigating failure in technology to identifying the right tools for impactful research
Our education efforts aren’t limited to those in the Certificate program. One of the most rewarding surprises of the semester has been the Espresso Chats — informal, 30-minute virtual conversations that connect students with alumni and industry leaders. These sessions have quickly become one of my favorite CCDHI events. The small, conversational format creates space for students to ask candid questions about careers, technical challenges, and big-picture decisions in ways that simply don’t happen in larger seminars. The level of engagement, thoughtfulness, and follow-up from students has been remarkable.
Alongside Espresso Chats, we continue to host virtual seminars that deepen understanding of computational and digital health topics across disciplines. As we move into the spring semester, we are excited to build on this momentum—continuing to expand our educational offerings while highlighting groundbreaking research happening across the CCDHI community. Check our site for the latest events!
This semester, we’re eager to continue our educational efforts while also promoting groundbreaking research in digital and computational health. Check out just some of the work that happened in the Fall below.
Amanda Randles, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Computational and Digital Health Innovation
