Digital Health Co/Lab at the University of Kansas's mission is to advance digital health technologies and improve patient engagement, provider experience and quality outcomes.
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On October 30, 2024, the inaugural Innovators Day brought together esteemed professionals, researchers and innovators to celebrate achievements and foster the future of digital health. Dr. Emily Law, Dr. Alex Chiu and Chris Wilson launched the day with a warm welcome and an overview of accomplishments in 2024. Highlights included building interdepartmental connections, advancing research and commercialization, guiding faculty toward entrepreneurship, welcoming the first fellow and presenting the first Early-Stage Digital Health Innovation Award. Looking forward, the Co/Lab announced Dr. Chiu’s departure and an expansion in leadership. Additionally, a new RFA for the Rising Investigator Digital Health Innovation Award was announced, focused on nurturing emerging talent in digital health research and commercialization.
A standout moment was Dr. David Asch’s plenary address, “Automation and Emotion in Health and Health Care,” which examined how technology intersects with the human and behavioral elements of healthcare. Panel discussions explored commercialization, led by Maria Flynn, and spotlighted early-stage innovation with Dr. Mohammed Haeri. Attendees then joined Dr. Simon Craddock Lee for an engaging series of presentations showcasing collaborative projects from tech developers, researchers, and clinicians, including advancements in spinal implant diagnostics, mHealth in maternal care, and digital clinical trials.
The day concluded with a Q&A and networking hour, where attendees connected and shared insights.
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Thank you to the more than 100 attendees who helped make our inaugural Innovators Day such a success! In an effort to continually improve our programming and offerings, we ask you to please take a moment and complete the feedback survey.
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RISING INVESTIGATOR DIGITAL HEALTH INNOVATION AWARD
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REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS
Award Maximum
$10,000
Award Period
July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026
Application Deadline
March 5, 2025 (5:00 PM CT)
Invitation to Present Pitch
April 2025
Pitch Presentations
May 2025
Announcement of Awards
June 2025
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| The Digital Health Co/Lab at the University of Kansas (formerly the Center for Health Innovation) is pleased to offer Rising Investigator Digital Health Innovation Awards to foster the development of innovators starting careers in digital health research and commercialization.
Funds may be used to create and refine prototypes, evaluate usability, evaluate effects of human factors, develop software coding, assist with regulatory filings, assess interface design, and test feasibility or preliminary efficacy. The outcomes of funded projects should help early career innovators:
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Prepare competitive submissions to government, foundation, philanthropic, or venture capital funding sources.
- Prepare for implementation of digital health innovations in real-world clinical practice.
- Prepare for commercialization of digital health innovations.
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WORKS IN PROGRESS MEETINGS |
The monthly Works in Progress (WIP) Meetings resume this month. They provide a platform for researchers and innovators at all career levels to showcase their ideas and receive feedback. Presentations feature digital health-related project ideas, grant proposals, and pitches from the KU community, as well as educational opportunities for innovators to learn more about commercialization resources within the KU ecosystem.
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November 21, 2024 | 1-2 p.m. | Chris Rehkamp, MHS
Mr. Rehkamp is the new Director of Business Services at KU Innovation Park and has a wealth of experience in building entrepreneurial ecosystems. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the resources and expertise offered by KU Innovation Park, including upcoming workshops and funding opportunities to support tech commercialization.
December 18, 2024 | Noon-1 p.m. | Dan Witte, MS
Mr. Witte, Co-Founder of Perceptron Health, will present “Development of an AI Copilot for Flexible Laryngoscopy”. Dan will share experience of developing and piloting AI software to help trainees learn how to perform flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy.
January 16, 2025 | 1-2 p.m. | Erica Cruvinel, Ph.D., MPH
Dr. Cruvinel, Research Assistant Professor in Population Health, will present on Team Science Approaches to Smoking Cessation Solutions.
February 26, 2025 | Noon-1 p.m. | Michelle Redmond, Ph.D., MS
Dr. Redmond, Associate Professor in Population Health, will present on eDECIDE a Web-Based Problem-Solving Interventions for Diabetes Self-Management: Lessons Learned followed by Q/A and open discussion
March 26, 2025 | Noon-1 p.m. | Amit Noheria, MBBS, SM & J. Adam Howerton, D.O., PT
April 23, 2025 | Noon-1 p.m. | Olivia Veatch, Ph.D., MS
May 15, 2025 | 1-2 p.m. | Andrés Bur, M.D., FACS
For the latest meeting updates and to submit a presentation request, visit our website.
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Digital Health KC is a community initiative that seeks to build organizations and companies to solve healthcare’s biggest challenges. They host ongoing exchanges that fuel innovation and propel your journey forward!
Registration is required but free! Click on the links below to learn more.
Morning Meetups | Afternoon Meetups
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Implementation Science for Equity Center (ISEC) Research Project Leader (RPL) |
The Implementation Science for Equity Center (ISEC), a NIH supported Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE), is seeking applications for appointment as a Research Project Leader (RPL).
2-page Letter of Intent Submission Deadline: November 22, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Oral Presentation by select applicants to ISEC Leadership Committee: mid-December
Full Application Submission Deadline for select applicants: February 17, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
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AIM-AHEAD Training Programs - Call for Applications |
AIM-AHEAD is launching several new training programs, each designed to further develop a diverse workforce of researchers who are proficient in AI/ML and eager to address unmet needs in underrepresented communities. Postgraduates, graduate students, postdocs, healthcare workers, and all early-career researchers are encouraged to apply! You may apply to multiple training programs, but if accepted into more than one, you can only participate in one.
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2025 NIA Start-Up Challenge and Accelerator:
Stimulating Aging Innovation
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Submit now for the 2025 NIA Start-Up Challenge and Accelerator! NIA is seeking early stage entrepreneurs with innovative ideas for technologies to improve healthy aging.
Up to 21 Challenge finalists will receive:
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- Entrepreneurial training sessions
- 1:1 mentorship
- Sponsored attendance at a life sciences entrepreneurship conference
- Cash prizes
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Submissions close on December 9, 2024, and the accelerator program will run May to November 2025.
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Digital Health Co/Lab has put together step by step guides to help guide you through the stages of idea generation to commercialization.
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