Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
A Mom's Motivation to Monitor Breathing
My team at UC Irvine has developed small Band-Aid© like sensors that can continuously monitor both respiration rate and volume. We made these disposable sensors with an inexpensive children’s toy, Shrinky-Dinks.
Link to paper: DOI: 10.1038/s41746-019-0083-3
Digital health devices: More choice does not necessarily mean better choices
We have seen many examples of digital health innovation failing to gain traction in the real world setting. Often is it because the sensor or app at the heart of it all just wasn't right for the job. Could we approach this in a better way, such that we can enhance the chances of success?
Quantitative Video Analysis for Behavioral Studies at Home: An Active Sensing Paradigm
In spite of significant recent advances in molecular genetics and neuroscience, behavioral ratings based on clinical visual observations are still the gold standard for screening, diagnosing, and assessing outcomes in mental health disorders.
