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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🤔 Want to join us at Connect but got questions? Let's see if we can answer them for you! Whether you've been to Connect before or you're joining us for the first time, we can't wait to meet you. Book now: estore.manchester.ac.uk/conferences-...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📣 Final reminder - applications for the Research Showcase closing at the end of this month. We’re looking for eight presenters working on population health research that leverages smartphones or wearable tech to showcase their research at Connect. Apply now: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/v9AUV50EUY

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The recording of our latest webinar, using digital health data to support early diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, with Professor Allan Lawrie is now available to watch back on our YouTube. Watch the recording: youtu.be/uqvJ5X45KVo

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hear from the experience of Hannah Wright, winner of the 2026 February Connect Research Showcase where she won the prestigious Ken Rothman Award. Apply now for the research showcase, taking place during Connect on Friday 27 November at the Bridgewater Hall: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/v9AUV50EUY

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

📢 HRfH Connect 3 – tickets now available! 🗓️ Friday 27 November 2026 | 🕐 9.30am-4.45pm, GMT |📍 The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester | 🔗 Book now: buff.ly/qaglJSH

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Last reminder - our webinar Using digital health data to support early diagnosis of cardiovascular disease is taking place this Wednesday from 1pm-2pm, BST. Book now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/513b89...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Join us on Wednesday 16 September, 1pm-2pm for our next webinar where we welcome Professor Allan Lawrie to explore how digital health data can support earlier diagnosis of rare diseases, specifically in the field of rare cardiovascular disease. Book now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/513b89...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

"The HRfH Connect event was so great that I wish it would become a regular event on my yearly calendar!" Feedback from February’s Connect says it all. Register your interest for our final Connect event on Friday 27 November, 2026 at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester: forms.office.com/e/CAzsCDJb61

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Are you working on population health research that leverages smartphones or wearable tech? We’re looking for eight presenters to showcase their research at Connect on Friday 27 November at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Apply by end of September 2026: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/v9AUV50EUY

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Want to know more about Connect? We’ve gathered together some of the questions you may have, from what to expect on the agenda to where the event is taking place. And don’t forget, you can always contact us at hrfh@manchester.ac.uk if you have any other questions.

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

💻 Webinar - Using digital health data to support early diagnosis of cardiovascular disease 📅 Wednesday 16 September, 2026 | 🕑 1pm-2pm, BST | 🔗 Book now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/513b89...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Register your interest for HRfH's final Connect event on Friday 27 November, 2026 at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester where we will be looking back and celebrating everything that has been achieved. Register your interest: forms.office.com/e/CAzsCDJb61

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Standout quotes from our last webinar with Kathryn Hesketh.🎥 Watch the recording of the webinar now on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8VZ... Book our next webinar taking place on Wednesday 16 September, 1pm-2pm BST: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/513b89...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Save the date for our next webinar which will be taking place on Wednesday 16 September, 1pm-2pm BST. You can book your place now on Teams: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/513b89...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Did you know we have a newsletter? Every month, you can receive the latest news about health research using smartphones and wearables straight to your inbox. You may even get a sneak peek of our upcoming events. Subscribe now: emarketing.manchester.ac.uk/l/166/hrfhsu...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Preparations are already underway for our third Connect event this autumn. We’re excited to be bringing it north to Manchester, creating another opportunity where you can shape the future of health research using smartphones and wearables. 🔗 Register your interest: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

💻 Our July webinar recording, Consumer wearables to support physical activity and health during the transition to parenthood, is now available to watch on our YouTube. Watch now: youtu.be/w8VZLBjD2kw

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

All of the presentations from the retreat, along with a selection of additional resources, are now available on our GitHub: health-research-from-home.github.io/GrantWriting...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Last week, we hosted our second Grant Writing Retreat at The University of Manchester. The Retreat brought together researchers interested in smartphone and wearable technologies, alongside those looking to strengthen their grant writing skills.

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

📢 This is your final reminder that our next webinar, Consumer wearables to support physical activity and health during the transition to parenthood, is taking place this Wednesday from 1pm-2pm BST. Book now events.teams.microsoft.com/event/962f05...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Don't miss our webinar 'Consumer wearables to support physical activity and health during the transition to parenthood' taking place next week where we'll be welcoming Dr Kathryn Hesketh. Book now events.teams.microsoft.com/event/962f05...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

A limited number of travel bursaries (up to £300) for our Grant Writing Retreat is now available for those who would otherwise be unable to attend. They will be prioritised for those who can clearly demonstrate need, so we encourage applicants to provide an accurate account of their circumstances.

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Not sure what to expect? Here's what attendees told us they valued about our most recent webinar. Join our next webinar on Wednesday 8 July, 1pm–2pm BST: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/962f05...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Applying for research funding can be challenging, especially when working with smartphone and wearable data. Luckily, our Grant Writing Retreat will turn your current or future study ideas into successful grant bids. Apply now before it's too late: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Our next webinar, Consumer wearables to support physical activity and health during the transition to parenthood, is on Wednesday 8 July, 1pm-2pm. Our speaker is Dr Kathryn Hesketh: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/962f05...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

🫵 This could be you in a month's time taking part in our Grant Writing Retreat for smartphones and wearables bids. Apply now: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/XAAN4guRq5

“The Grant Writing Retreat was a brilliant opportunity to learn more about the practical aspects of writing grant proposals while connecting with other researchers working in the same field.”

"It’s given me the space and time to really focus on what I want to include in my fellowship"

"Everyone gave us their insight at a human level – not just reading documents. They really gave us some advice that I never would have thought of. Really glad I came down to Manchester for it!"

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Are you a researcher focusing on smartphones and wearables in health? Do you want to know how to make a successful bid? Apply now for our Grant Writing Retreat taking place from Thursday 2 July to Friday 3 July at The University of Manchester: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/XAAN4guRq5

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Save the date for Health Research from Home's next webinar taking place on Wednesday 8 July, 1pm-2pm BST. Book your place now on Teams: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/962f05... We look forward to sharing more information in the coming weeks, including speaker details and the topic.

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

✍ Take a look at everything we've got planned for our Grant Writing Retreat taking place from Thursday 2 July to Friday 3 July*. Interested? Join the waitlist now: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/XAAN4guRq5 *Please note: the details and timings in the agenda may be subject to change

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

A peek into Friday at the hackathon 📷 Friday marked the final day of the hackathon with the all important presentations taking place during the afternoon. Congratulations to our winning team consisting of Zhengmao Li, Liling Xiao, Kathryn Hunt, and Isabel Turner for such a fantastic presentation!

Group photo of everyone at the hackathon

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

📰 Our monthly newsletter will be sent out soon, giving you the latest news about health research using smartphones and wearables straight to your inbox. Subscribe now: emarketing.manchester.ac.uk/l/166/hrfhsu...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🧠 Back for another year running - day one of our Hackathon is officially underway!

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Our advice clinics allow you to get one-to-one guidance from patient and public involvement and engagement teams, information governance experts and technology specialists to support you during your research. Find out more on our website: sites.manchester.ac.uk/health-resea...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

🤔 Thinking about joining the waitlist for the Grant Writing Retreat but still unsure? These graphics cover all the key questions about the event. Join the waitlist now: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/XAAN4guRq5

WHO’S IT FOR?

Researchers at any career stage who are interested in developing strong bids in the field of population health research using smartphones and wearables are invited. You must come ready with a study idea. This can be a study that you hope to take forwards, or a hypothetical idea.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT? You will attend practical sessions and hear advice from our experienced instrurctors. You will also be able to attend advice clinics themed around technology, best IG practices, as well as how to incorporate PPIE.

WHY SHOULD I JOIN?

Writing a bid is never easy, regardless of what stage you are at in your
research career.

The field of health research using smartphones and wearables is always
developing. That’s why our Grant Writing Retreat has been designed to give you all the guidance you need to write a strong case for your research using smartphones and wearables.

WILL I GET FEEDBACK ON MY OWN RESEARCH IDEA?

During the retreat, you will be asked to pitch your idea to our instructors, who will then give you feedback. As the retreat progresses, you will learn new ways to improve and refine your pitch from attending talks and advice clinics.
Finally, you will be asked to re-pitch your ideas, demonstrating a strong improvement by the end of the event.

WHAT ARE THE REGISTRATION FEES?

There are two options:
£120 - covers 4* hotel accommodation, evening meal out at a Manchester restaurant & event fee.
£50 - covers event fee only.

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Only 1 week to go until our exclusive webinar with Rajiv Kumar on Wednesday 6 May, 2026, 4pm-5pm, BST. This webinar will not be recorded so booking is essential! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fc5339...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Struggling with these questions? Why not join the waitlist for Health Research from Home’s Grant Writing Retreat taking place Thursday 2 – Friday 3 July 2026 at The University of Manchester: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/XAAN4guRq5

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

With just a couple of weeks to go until our live webinar (Wedneday 6 May, 4-5pm BST), why not learn a bit more about Rajiv? Please note this is a live event and will not be recorded so be sure to book your place to avoid disappointment: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fc5339...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Will Dixon, our PI, and Sabine van der Veer, one of our co-investigators, will both be speaking at this event. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/remote-pat...

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Remote Patient Monitoring in the NHS: From Promise to Practice

Join us for the next event in the GM Connected Health Ecosystem series!

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Join us for an exclusive webinar with Rajiv Kumar, a clinician-researcher at Apple, as he takes us behind the scenes of how some of the world’s most widely used digital health features are designed, validated, and brought to life.

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

📣 Reminder - still time to apply! The application deadline for the hackathon has been extended to Friday 17 April, giving you more time to decide if you want to join us. Apply now: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/TLE9Mgg6R6

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Sign up to Health Research from Home’s Grant Writing Retreat taking place Thursday 2 – Friday 3 July 2026 at The University of Manchester  to learn from the experts and turn your current or future study ideas into successful grant bids. Join the waitlist now: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/XAAN4guRq5

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🗨️ Don't just take our word for it. Here's some positive feedback we received from the 2025 Hackathon! ➡️ Thinking of applying? There’s still time - just fill in this short form: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/TLE9Mgg6R6

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🤔 Thinking of applying for the hackathon but still got last-minute questions? Why not see if we can answer them in the graphics 📝 Persuaded? Apply now: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...

What will the hackathon look at?
The hackathon will examine missingness in data gathered by smartphone and fitness trackers. During the hackathon, you will simulate post-treatment activity trajectories with realistic missingness, and test how missingness changes the conclusions we draw about recovery.

Who can apply?
Early career researchers as well as Masters students with an interest in health data science and statistics are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be located in the UK and have a basic understanding of either Python or R.

What is the registration fee?
The registration fee is £50 and covers:
-the event fee
-an evening meal out in Manchester
-lunch and refreshments throughout the three days

A total of 5 bursaries are available, as we don’t want finances to be a barrier to attending. These can help cover travel and accommodation, with a maximum value of £600 each.

What will I need?

For this hackathon, you will need:

A personal laptop

(Optional) Access to your own organization's high-performance computing facilities.

Got more questions?

Contact us on hrfh@manchester.ac.uk

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

💻 Our most recent webinar recording, PROGRESS: Lessons from and end-to-end robust digital clinical trial, is now available to watch on our YouTube. Watch now: youtu.be/3BJJ30AziPw

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

🧑‍🏫 Health Research from Home hackathon - meet your instructors 📅 13 – 15 May, 2026 | 📍 The University of Manchester | 🧷 Apply now: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon... As we get closer to the hackathon, we wanted to introduce you to the people who are helping to make this hackathon happen.

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Will Dixon, Professor of Digital Epidemiology at The University of Manchester and an honorary consultant rheumatologist at Salford Royal Hospital. Principal Investigator at Health Research from Home.

Christopher Yau, Professor of Artificial Intelligence based at the Big Data Institute at the University of Oxford.

Glen Martin, Senior Lecturer in Health Data Sciences at The University of Manchester.

Shuai Shao, Research Associate at Health Research from Home.

Emma Pritchard, Research Associate at Health Research from Home.

Mia Tackney, NIHR Advanced Fellow, MRC Biostatistics Unit, University of Cambridge.

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Becky Gordan, PhD Student at the University of Edinburgh.

Matilda Pitt, PhD Student, MRC Biostatistics Unit, University of Cambridge.

Maureen Ng'etich, Doctoral Researcher, The University of Manchester.

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

⏰ Last chance to book your place on our webinar taking place this Wednesday, 2pm-3pm. ➡️ Book now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/dcf7f1...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Reminder: Join us next week (Wednesday 18 March, 2pm-3pm GMT) for a webinar with Ed Ramos and Katie Baca‑Motes as they discuss their recently published remote trial in the metabolic health space, PROGRESS. Book now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/dcf7f1... #webinar #healthresearch #digitalhealth

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

The recording of Connect, our annual event, is now available to watch on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... Most of the speaker slides are also available on our GitHub, including slides from our keynote speakers and research showcase: github.com/Health-Resea...

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Datasets aren't perfect. Often there are some unexplained gaps, particularly if we are using smartphones and wearables. The hackathon is an opportunity to explore this challenge directly. Apply now: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...

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Smartphones and consumer wearables make it possible to measure health and behaviour day by day in the real world. In recovery settings—such as after knee replacement surgery, activity can change quickly, differ widely between individuals, and fluctuate from one day to the next.

But what happens when data is incomplete or missing?

Missingness is not always random: gaps can cluster over time, differ across individuals, and relate to behaviour, symptoms, or context. These features can affect summaries, visualisations, and modelling results, so careful methods and clear reporting are essential.

The date of the hackathon, 13-15 May and the location, The University of Manchester is written on the top left

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

💻Webinar: PROGRESS: Lessons from and end-to-end robust digital clinical trial 📅 Wednesday 18 March, 2026 | 🕑 2pm-3pm, GMT | 🧷 Book now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/dcf7f1... With almost 2 weeks to go until the webinar, why not learn more about our speakers?

Ed Ramos, PhD, is a leader in digital clinical trials focusing on real-world evidence generation, with nearly two decades of experience spanning academia, government, and industry. He is Co-founder of the Scripps Research Digital Trials Center, where he leads digital clinical trial strategy and implementation across a portfolio of remote and hybrid studies.
He also serves as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Science Officer of GSD Health Research, where he supports the design and execution of complex, technology-enabled clinical research programs.
Prior to Scripps, Ed worked at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he contributed to large-scale efforts in population genomics and precision medicine, including his involvement in the All of Us Research Program. His work has focused on integrating multimodal data sources, including genomics, wearable data, and electronic health records, to enable more comprehensive and scalable approaches to clinical research.
Ed is the Principal Investigator of the metabolic study PROGRESS and has played a key role in the design and execution of large-scale remote trials, with an emphasis on data integration, infrastructure, and analytic strategy. His work sits at the intersection of biology, technology, and study design, with a focus on generating high-quality, real-world evidence from diverse populations.

Katie Baca-Motes is a leader in digital clinical trials and decentralized research, with over a decade of experience designing and operationalizing large-scale, technology-enabled studies. She is Co-founder of the Scripps Research Digital Trials Center, where she has led and supported pioneering initiatives including DETECT, PowerMom, and other large-scale remote studies leveraging real-world data, wearable devices, and participant-driven research models.
She is also the CEO of GSD Health Research, where she works with industry and academic partners to design and implement clinical research that is more accessible, scalable, and reflective of the full spectrum of human health. Her work focuses on real-world data collection, participant-centric study design, and building research models that expand access while maintaining scientific rigor.
Katie’s experience spans major national research programs, including contributions to the All of Us Research Program, as well as collaborations across academia, industry, and healthcare systems to advance more inclusive and effective approaches to clinical research.

Webinar poster with the title 'PROGRESS: Lessons from and end-to-end robust digital clinical trial'. Under it are the two speakers headshots side by side, their names (Ed Ramos on the left and Katie Baca-Motes on the right) and their job titles under. Ed is co-founder of the digital trials center, Scripps research and COO/SCO and Co-founder, GSD Health Research. Katie Baca-Motes is CEO and co-founder GSD Health and co-founder of the Scripps Research Digital Trials Center.

There is the date of the webinar and time under their names and headshots with the QR code to the right

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