Demo Day 2026: See What’s Next in Digital Health Research
The Duke University Center for Computational and Digital Health Innovation (CCDHI) will host its inaugural CCDHI Demo Day 2026 on September 25, 2026, from 3 – 6 p.m. in the Wilkinson Building lobby.
This event will bring together researchers, students, faculty, and staff from across CCDHI and Duke to showcase emerging research, tools, and technologies advancing computational and digital health.
At Demo Day, visitors can:
- See live demos and posters: Experience research from across CCDHI in action
- Explore new technologies: Interact with computational tools, models, devices, visualizations, and virtual reality experiences firsthand
- Meet the researchers: Connect directly with the students, faculty, and staff behind the work
- Get involved: Talk to labs looking for your next research role
“There is a tremendous amount of exciting and innovative work happening across CCDHI, and we wanted to create a space where people could actually see, experience, and engage with that work more directly,” said Samreen Mahmud, a PhD candidate in the Randles Lab and one of the event’s organizers.
Rather than encountering these projects only through presentations or publications, visitors will be able to speak with researchers, explore demonstrations, and gain a more tangible understanding of the work underway across the Center.
“We hope the event will make it easier for the people across Duke to discover what is happening within CCDHI and see how computational and digital health research feels accessible, exciting, and connects to real-world challenges,” said Nusrat Khan, a PhD candidate in the Randles Lab and co-organizer of the event.
Bringing the CCDHI Community Together
Faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, staff, and researchers from multiple labs are coming together at Demo Day to showcase their work and help create an engaging experience for visitors. Participating groups will bring projects at different stages of development, from ongoing research and emerging ideas to established tools and technologies.
Visitors can expect research posters, computational platforms, interactive demonstrations, visualization technologies, devices, and virtual reality experiences. With no single format for a “demo,” participants are finding creative ways to make their work approachable and engaging.
“CCDHI brings together people from many disciplines who are using computation and technology to address important challenges in health,” said Amanda Randles, PhD, Director of CCDHI. “Demo Day gives our community an opportunity to learn from one another, find new collaborators, and help students and researchers see how their expertise can contribute to meaningful advances in human health.”
Whether visitors are already involved in computational and digital health research or are simply curious about the field, Demo Day will offer many ways to explore, ask questions, and make connections.
Creating New Connections and Opportunities
“We want visitors to walk away with a better understanding of the exciting research happening within CCDHI, but we also want the event to open doors for future opportunities,” Mahmud said.
Undergraduate and master’s students can use Demo Day to explore research areas they may not have encountered before, meet researchers in an informal setting, and learn about opportunities to become involved.
For participating research groups, the event offers a chance to share their work, connect with potential collaborators, and meet students who may be a strong fit for current or future projects.
“Ultimately, we hope Demo Day strengthens the CCDHI community and sparks new collaborations, ideas, and research opportunities,” Khan said.