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The Institute on Digital Health and Innovation advances individual and public health through collaborative and synergistic partnerships focused on the development, evaluation, and dissemination of digital health tools, technologies, and innovations.
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We offer a range of services including project development, implementation, recruitment, data analysis, and dissemination.
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Featured News
Gerard Hogan: Recipient of the Dorothy M. Smith Nursing Leadership Award for Excellence in Education
Congratulations to Ph.D. student, Gerard Hogan, recipient of the Dorothy M. Smith Nursing Leadership Award for Excellence in Education!
Established in honor of Dorothy M. Smith, founding dean of the University of Florida College of Nursing, the award recognizes alumni who exemplify leadership and excellence in nursing education.
Hogan, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and former president of the Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists, is pursuing his Ph.D. researching resilience among advanced practice nursing students under the mentorship of Dr. Henna Budhwani.
IDHI Annual Report: Fiscal Year 2024-2025
We’re proud to share the Institute on Digital Health and Innovation’s Annual Report — showcasing groundbreaking research, transformative partnerships, and digital solutions that advance public health.
During this reporting period, IDHI made measurable progress in advancing the field of public health while leveraging our strategic and collaborative industry and academic partnerships. These outcomes reflect IDHI's continued commitment to fostering synergistic partnerships and producing high-impact work that is consistently disseminated back to the community at-large. The Institute’s forward-thinking approach to building sustainable revenue streams, mentoring emerging scholars, and amplifying our impact strengthens Florida State University's reputation and reach across academic and public health spheres.
By strategically advancing research, fostering student success, and disseminating our innovative research findings, IDHI continues to position Florida State University as a trusted national leader in digital health.
Explore how we’re driving change through technology, collaboration, and compassion:
Faculty Spotlight: Lisa Hightow-Weidman advances public health through digital platforms
As director of the College of Nursing’s Institute on Digital Health and Innovation (IDHI), Dr. Lisa Hightow-Weidman conducts research to strengthen FSU’s public health leadership and improve patient care.
Hightow-Weidman entered the medical research industry as an infectious disease specialist, advancing her work in the early 2000s when the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was becoming more understood through cause, diagnosis and treatment. She centered her research around helping young individuals with HIV lead healthier lives — setting the stage for her breakthrough in the world of digital health.
As smartphone technology advanced and the epidemic evolved, Hightow-Weidman’s work also shifted. She expanded her realm of care beyond HIV, addressing health domains that young people struggled with, including mental health, substance use and more. To make the process more seamless, she began investing her time in developing digital health platforms that housed essential patient data and provided interventions.
Hightow-Weidman became a pioneer in digital health research, demonstrating that web and mobile-based interventions could reduce HIV risk behaviors and improve care. She created several digital health platforms that promote HIV prevention in innovative ways.