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Anushka Patel, PhD selected to participate in the 2026 Commercialization & Innovation Leadership Program (CILP)

Dr. Anushka Patel was selected through a competitive application process to join the 2026 Commercialization & Innovation Leadership Program (CILP) at Assembly Row on June 1. Delivered in collaboration with Harvard Business School faculty, the program helps participants build innovation and commercialization skills while connecting with peers across Mass General Brigham. Read More
In the News

NYT Op-ed “Your Chatbot Isn’t a Therapist”

Members of our team, Drs. Divya Saini and Natasha Bailen, are the authors of a recent New York Times opinion piece addressing the growing role of artificial intelligence and chatbots in mental health care. The article examines the clinical, ethical, and human implications of integrating AI‑powered tools into mental health treatment, at a time of rapidly increasing public interest. It highlights the need for evidence‑based approaches, clinician oversight, and patient protections as technological innovation continues to shape the future of care. Read More
Awards

Dr. Geneva Jonathan winner of the ISRII Early Career Researcher Award

Geneva Jonathan, PhD was named the 2025 Early Career Researcher Award winner by the International Society for Research on Internet Interventions (ISRII). ISRII recognizes outstanding leaders, innovators, and rising stars in the field of digital health and behavior change interventions who are making a profound impact on science, technology, and global health equity. Read More
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