Health Research Support Services
We support all types of AI and digital health research, including wearables, novel measurements, human interaction with AI, LLM’s, and predictive models.
We have the systems, processes, and expertise needed to expedite your research through the phases of discovery, translation, and implementation. By moving through these research phases, we help research advance scientific understanding and ensure that innovations lead to tangible benefits for society. Our holistic approach underscores the importance of a seamless and continuous transition from knowledge generation to practical application, fostering a dynamic "bench to bedside to community" pathway.
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Discovery | Translation Services | Workflow Integration | Pilots and Clinical Trials | Clinical Handoff
Discovery
We are available to meet with you early in your research to understand your needs and plan for potential translational ideas.
We provide interactive communities to help generate new scientific knowledge and insights. The discovery projects we support often have no application in mind. The outcomes are new theories, concepts, and discoveries of new pathways that might inform future applied research.
We also have partners throughout the university who have established early stage research support services. Once we understand your needs, we can connect you to the appropriate teams.
For more information, contact:
Phil Jacokes, Managing Director,
AI & Digital Health Innovation
“The MPrOVE team developed the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) model to predict if each specific surgical case is appropriate for surgery at an ASC. AI & Digital Health Innovation provided expertise early in the discovery process needed to plan for prospective model validation and implementation. They are amazing partners helping the digital health research community apply practical solutions to the challenges of clinical teams.”
James Henderson
Assistant Research Scientist
Internal Medicine
Translation Services
We offer the expertise necessary to guide researchers in transforming scientific discoveries into effective interventions, treatments, or tools.
We are experts at translating basic research into practical applications by pinpointing specific needs. Our role is to collaborate closely with researchers to fully understand their work and its anticipated impact. We then identify potential challenges in translating the research to clinical settings and connect researchers with the right partners to overcome these obstacles.
By working together, we can transform your research ideas into interventions ready for clinical trials and real-world use.
For more information, contact:
Phil Jacokes, Managing Director,
AI & Digital Health Innovation
“AI & Digital Health Innovation is playing a key role in guiding health research from discovery all the way through clinical implementation at Michigan Medicine. They provide expertise that delivers our innovative research into clinical workflows, and help expedite the flow from the bench to the bedside where it can have a positive impact on patients.”
Steven Kunkel, PhD
Executive Vice Dean for Research, Medical School
Chief Scientific Officer, Michigan Medicine
Peter A. Ward Distinguished University Professor
Workflow Integration
We leverage implementation science to assist researchers in transforming scientific discoveries into effective interventions, treatments, or tools.
AI & Digital Health Innovation is a trusted services partner for integrating research within Michigan Medicine. We understand the complicated process and many touch points needed to Integrate research into the clinical workflow at Michigan Medicine.
We are here to guide you through the challenging pathways of IRB, Michigan Medicine’s Health Information Technology & Services (HITS), the Clinical Intelligence Committee (CIC), Epic, hospitalists, nurses, and more. Request our support for guiding you down the path of developing workflows to maximize the clinical impact of your research!
Our team can help with:
Connecting to subject matter experts and clinical champions within Michigan Medicine
Guiding teams down the path of developing appropriate workflows to maximize clinical impact
IRB guidance and consultation
Coaching research teams prior to clinical operational governance committees
Planning design sessions with clinicians, nurses, and support staff
Exploring options to display and alert in MiChart
For more information, contact:
Phil Jacokes, Managing Director,
AI & Digital Health Innovation
“AI & Digital Health Innovation is playing a key role in guiding health research from discovery all the way through clinical implementation at Michigan Medicine. They provide expertise that delivers our innovative research into clinical workflows, and help expedite the flow from the bench to the bedside where it can have a positive impact on patients.”
Steven Kunkel, PhD
Executive Vice Dean for Research, Medical School
Chief Scientific Officer, Michigan Medicine
Peter A. Ward Distinguished University Professor
Pilots and Clinical Trials
Pilots and clinical trials test the feasibility, design, and clinical impact of your research. We ensure that your pilot/clinical trial is an extension of workflow integration by taking a holistic approach to implementation.
We help guide you through the complex logistical, regulatory, and technical challenges inherent in clinical trials. Leveraging our evidence-based approach will help ensure your pilot/trial at Michigan Medicine is completed on time, within budget, and with reliable data that can support the intended scientific and medical conclusions.
A clinical trial/pilot will help identify any potential issues with your research and allow you to make necessary adjustments to maximize the effectiveness of the results. Expected outcomes include clinical prototypes, safety and efficacy data, patents, and the establishment of evidence supporting the practical use of a discovery.
For more information, contact:
Phil Jacokes, Managing Director,
AI & Digital Health Innovation
“AI & Digital Health Innovation guided me through the steps needed to develop a clinical trial within Mott’s Children’s Hospital. Their understanding of the workflows, governances, and systems needed for the clinical trial were essential to were essential for accelerating the PICTURE Pediatric trial.”
Sardar Ansari, PhD
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
Clinical Handoff
AI & Digital Health Innovation facilitates handoffs to ensure long-term clinical use of interventions that have completed the pilot/trial phase.
When your research reaches the clinical implementation phase, the goal is to integrate the new intervention into real-world settings, ensuring that they are effectively adopted and used to improve public health and patient outcomes.
Research that is approved for long-term clinical use at Michigan Medicine requires a clear handoff between research and clinical operations. Our team assists with this handoff, sharing the appropriate knowledge with HITS to ensure a smooth transition from research to clinical maintenance.
We also work closely with Innovation Partnerships to ensure a successful handoff to their team. Innovation Partnerships will ensure IP protection and search for potential licensees to take the innovation into the marketplace.
For more information, contact:
Phil Jacokes, Managing Director,
AI & Digital Health Innovation
“AI & Digital Health Innovation is playing a key role in guiding AI and Digital Health research from discovery all the way through clinical implementation at Michigan Medicine. They provide expertise that helps deliver our innovative research from the bench to the bedside where it can have a positive impact on patients.”
Steven Kunkel, PhD
Executive Vice Dean for Research, Medical School
Chief Scientific Officer, Michigan Medicine
Peter A. Ward Distinguished University Professor