Healthcare Innovation and Technology Lab

01/14/2026

HITLAB Infant Monitoring Study | Paid Opportunity!

HITLAB is recruiting families for an IRB-approved digital health study evaluating a smart changing pad designed for home use following NICU discharge.

Fill Out the Form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=dRQCxVjdw0S-NXsJxpcU8HNtcYPYvlNFrpCPQCqVUh9UNk5TMUczMVpNT0paODJLQ0RHVUo5V0dFMi4u&route=shorturl

Who Can Participate?

▶️ Infants born between 23–42 weeks gestation
▶️ Infants recently discharged from the NICU or couplet care (within 14 days of starting the study)
▶️ Families comfortable using the device at home to support infant care

What’s Involved?

▶️ Caregivers will use the device at home to help monitor their infant’s health
▶️ Families will share feedback about their experience with the technology
▶️ The study will evaluate ease of use for families and accuracy of the device

Compensation

▶️ $595 for participation
▶️ Keep the smart changing pad (valued at $350)

If you know a family who may be eligible, please share this opportunity with them.

01/07/2026

Throwback to HITLAB Fall summit 2025!

Hear from Jacques Jospitre, CEO & Co-Founder, SohoMD

Apply now for HITLAB Spring Summit and join Merck, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Anthem, and more!

01/06/2026

Hear from Sally Ann Frank, Global Lead - Health & Life Sciences, Microsoft for Startups, Microsoft.

Learn more about HITLAB Spring Summit 2026: https://www.hitlab.org/springsummit26/

12/29/2025

All BTA Members! Start the New Year with a refreshing and meaningful conversation

▶️ RSVP Here: https://www.hitlab.org/bta-events/

Join us for an upcoming BTA Share Webinar focused on mindfulness, acceptance, and meaningful growth—without resolutions.

Topic: Using Mindfulness and Acceptance to Transform Your Journey(s)

Featuring Greg Rider, CPTD, CHC, Founder & Leader of Prism (LGBTQ+ ERG), EmblemHealth on Tuesday, January 6 at 2–3 PM EST

12/05/2025

12/05/2025

That’s a wrap! See you all next year!

12/04/2025

Congratulations to Fernando Gómez-Baquero, director of Runway and Spinouts at Cornell Tech, for being named to the Healthcare Innovation and Technology Lab (HITLAB) Breakthrough Alliance Board for 2025!

The board, part of a mission to advance digital health innovation, brings together global leaders driving transformative solutions in healthcare and technology.

Fernando’s leadership in nanotechnology, energy storage, digital health, and technology entrepreneurship continues to shape the future of health and innovation. We’re proud to see his impact recognized on a global stage.

Read more: https://www.hitlab.org/fernando-gomez-baquero-breakthrough-board-2025/

12/04/2025

FINN has long been a partner of HITLAB – a champion for . Gil Bashe, FINN Chair Global Health and Purpose, chairs Day One of the 2025 HITLAB Summit in NYC on December 2-4th at the Microsoft Tech Center in Times Square. He’ll be joined by FINN colleagues Fern Lazar, Managing Partner and Global Health Practice Lead, and David Carey, Senior Partner, Health IR Group Lead. Fern and David will discuss the pressing need for innovators to secure investor support.

Visit for more information: https://www.hitlab.org/summit/fall-2025/

12/04/2025

That’s a wrap! Checkout our speakers of all three days this years Fall summit!

11/26/2025

7 Days To Go! HITLAB Unveils Global Sponsors Powering the 2025 Digital Health Innovation Summit!

HITLAB is proud to announce a world-class roster of sponsors for the 2025 Digital Health Innovation Summit, taking place December 2–4 in New York City.

Get your pass here: https://www.hitlab.org/fallsummit25/passes/

👉 Our 2025 sponsors include:

▶️ Biopharma & LifeSciences Leaders
Pfizer, , , Takeda, Pharma, , , Merck, , Organon, Regeneron, Bausch Health Companies Inc., and more—pioneering the future of medicine and patient-centered care.

▶️ Tech, AI, and Data Innovators
Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Komodo Health, Medidata Solutions, PAXAFE, Decimal.health, IgniteData, HelixVM, and dozens more powering the digital backbone of modern healthcare.

▶️ Clinical & Institutions
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Northwell Health, Providence, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Scripps Research, Columbia University, Harvard Medical School, Virginia Commonwealth University, and others bringing leadership in clinical excellence and translational research.

▶️ Investment, Strategy & Advisory Partners
FINN Partners, Silicon Valley Bank, Rittenhouse Ventures, Windham Capital Partners, Oberon Securities, LLC, Marwood Group, Draper Associates—accelerating pathways from innovation to adoption.

▶️ Digital Health, AI & Healthtech Innovators
Actual HealthCare Solutions, Evinova , Zocdoc, CodaMetrix, Kaleidocent, argenx, Verbal, InSilicoTrials, Safe Health, Extend HealthCo, Medcurio, Reperio, Happiest Baby (the maker of SNOO), Jeeva Clinical Trials Inc., Floreo, Sleep.ai, and many more transforming patient engagement, remote care, precision medicine, and clinical operations.

👉 Join us December 2–4 at NYC!

10/10/2025

HITLAB Research Study: Help Test a New Baby Home-Monitoring Solution!

HITLAB is launching a new study to test a digital home-monitoring solution designed for infants recently discharged from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or couplet care (within the past 2 weeks).

👉 Fill out this form to see if you qualify: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?

Who Can Participate?

🔷 Infants born between 23–42 weeks gestation
🔷 Recently discharged from the NICU or couplet care (within 14 days of starting the study)
🔷 Families who are comfortable using the device at home to support infant care

What’s Involved?

🔷 Caregivers will use the device at home to help monitor their infant’s health
🔷 Families will share feedback about their experience with the technology
🔷 The study will validate both ease of use for families and accuracy of the device

Compensation: Families who participate will receive $595 for their time and effort during the 12-week period.

Location: Participation takes place in your home — no need to travel.

👉 Fill out this form to see if you qualify: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?
or reply to this post with your contact details.

Together, we can help improve continuity of care for vulnerable infants transitioning home

Committed to improving lives through digital health teaching, research and service. HITLAB amplifies promising digital health solutions, with the goal of better patient care.