On July 22, 2026, the Brown University Center for Digital Health hosted Matt O'Bryant, President of Oomph, for Building Research Apps That Scale, a seminar focused on planning and developing scalable research and digital health applications.
O'Bryant shared practical guidance for researchers, clinicians, and innovators considering the development of a digital health application, research platform, or other technology-enabled solution. The discussion highlighted important considerations for approaching software development strategically and preparing projects for long-term growth.
Topics included:
- Determining when a project is ready for development
- Planning a minimum viable product (MVP) with limited resources
- Building with future scaling and funding opportunities in mind
- Addressing HIPAA, privacy, and security considerations
- Avoiding common pitfalls in app development
The session provided attendees with practical insights into technology strategy and the decisions researchers should consider before and during the app development process.
A recording of the presentation is available for members of the community who were unable to attend or would like to revisit the discussion.
Watch the Presentation Recording
