The Center for Digital Health (CDH) at Brown University advances interdisciplinary research and innovation at the intersection of healthcare and technology. Our mission is to develop, evaluate, and translate digital health technologies that improve health outcomes, strengthen healthcare delivery, and promote health equity.

We achieve our mission by:

• Advancing Research - Supporting interdisciplinary research that drives innovation in digital health technologies, including wearable sensors, artificial intelligence, mobile health applications, digital therapeutics, and data-driven healthcare solutions.

• Fostering Innovation - Providing access to expertise, infrastructure, and collaborative environments that enable the development, testing, and validation of next-generation digital health technologies.

• Accelerating Translation - Facilitating pathways for implementation, adoption, and commercialization that help move promising innovations from research into clinical practice and real-world impact.

• Building Partnerships - Cultivating collaborations among academic researchers, healthcare providers, industry leaders, government agencies, and community stakeholders to address complex health challenges and accelerate innovation.

• Educating Future Leaders - Providing educational opportunities in digital health literacy, responsible artificial intelligence, algorithmic fairness, digital health study design, and emerging healthcare technologies.

Innovation

We embrace creativity, discovery, and technological advancement to address complex healthcare challenges.

Collaboration

We foster interdisciplinary partnerships across academia, healthcare, industry, government, and communities to maximize impact.

Equity

We are committed to ensuring that digital health innovations improve access, outcomes, and opportunities for all populations.

Scientific Excellence

We pursue rigorous research, evidence-based practice, and continuous learning in the development and evaluation of digital health technologies.

Responsible Technology

We promote ethical innovation, privacy, transparency, algorithmic fairness, and responsible implementation of emerging technologies.

Community Engagement

We value the perspectives and experiences of patients, healthcare providers, and communities as essential partners in the design, development, and deployment of digital health solutions.