The mHealth Alliance and Rockefeller Foundation?s "Top 11 in 2011 Innovators Challenge" has awarded 11 individuals who have contributed innovations to the mHealth field. Of the 11 individuals that were recognized, 3 are UW-affiliated. Below are the projects and a short description about their connections to UW.
Derek Treatman: CommCare-Sense UW-CSE?s Brian DeRenzi led much of the original field work to develop CommCare. Watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElXk_SZS6f4 Joaqu?n Blaya: MiDoctor MiDoctor uses Open Data Kit for their interactive voice response functionality. Watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRjr5X519gY Martin Were: AMPATH?s mHealth Programs UW-CSE?s Yaw Anokwa and Carl Hartung work closely with AMPATH. Watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skV25YchXlE These three projects are due to a close collaboration with the Change group and we are excited to see Derek, Martin and Joaqu?n recognized for their work using mobile technology in innovative ways to improve health systems and outcomes. Congratulations to Derek, Joaquin and Martin and thanks to all who voted! http://change.washington.edu/2011/12/three-uw-change-projects-awarded-for-mhealth-innovations/
