The Center for Health and Technology (CHaT) is a collaborative ecosystem designed to accelerate the development and implementation of technology-enhanced healthcare solutions. We welcome University of Arizona faculty and researchers who are dedicated to advancing the intersection of nursing and engineering.
By becoming a member, you join a professional network focused on optimizing clinical workflows, developing smart sensing technologies, and enhancing the standard of medical care through rigorous interdisciplinary research.
Membership Benefits
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Connect with experts across nursing, engineering, and data science to drive high-impact research.
- Strategic Resources: Gain access to specialized testbeds and pilot funding opportunities for digital health innovation.
- Industry & Clinical Partnerships: Leverage our network to facilitate technology transfer and clinical validation of new biomedical devices.
- Professional Development: Participate in mentored team science and specialized training for the next generation of healthcare innovators.
Membership Categories
- Faculty Members:
University of Arizona faculty with active research portfolios in digital health, sensors, or healthcare workforce optimization. - Affiliated Researchers:
Postdoctoral associates and professional researchers contributing to CHaT-aligned projects and clinical trials. - Industry Partners:
External collaborators focused on the commercialization and scalable deployment of health technologies.
Membership Requirements and Expectations
The Center for Health and Technology (CHaT) maintains a high standard of professional excellence. Our members are expected to contribute actively to the integration of nursing and engineering through rigorous research and collaborative innovation.
Research Alignment & Contribution
Interdisciplinary Synergy: Members must demonstrate an active commitment to cross-departmental collaboration, specifically bridging the gap between clinical nursing practice and engineering solutions.
Technical Validation: Researchers are expected to prioritize the development, testing, and validation of digital health tools, ensuring all innovations meet high standards of clinical efficacy and safety.
Productivity: Maintain an active research portfolio that aligns with CHaT’s core focus areas, including smart sensing, AI-driven diagnostics, and healthcare workforce optimization.
Professional Expectations
Knowledge Sharing: Members are encouraged to participate in CHaT-sponsored seminars and working groups to foster technical knowledge transfer across the University of Arizona.
Mentorship: Senior faculty and researchers are expected to provide high-quality mentorship to scholars and fellows, focusing on translational research skills and innovation-based learning.
Resource Stewardship: Ensure the responsible and efficient use of CHaT’s specialized testbeds and digital infrastructure to maximize research impact.
Collaboration & Representation
Institutional Representation: When publishing or presenting research supported by the Center, members must appropriately acknowledge the Center for Health and Technology (CHaT) to strengthen the Center's academic standing.
Industry & Stakeholder Engagement: Members should actively seek opportunities to collaborate with industry partners and clinical stakeholders to facilitate the scalable deployment of healthcare technologies.
Ethical Standards: Maintain the highest level of professional ethics in data handling, human subject research, and intellectual property management.