Our mission is to advance foundational public health knowledge to shape the evolution of child-centered digital health solutions, investigate both beneficial and harmful impacts, ensuring that digital tools are harnessed in ways that enhance resilience, learning, and well-being, and strategically partner with academic institutions, clinical settings, families, communities, and technology developers for inclusive, scalable impact.
Our location
C-TeCH is a part of the University of Florida’s College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP). Our mission closely aligns with PHHP’s commitment to advancing population health, prevention, and health equity through innovative research and interdisciplinary collaboration. Leveraging PHHP’s strengths in child health, psychology, and behavioral science, C-TeCH fosters ethical and evidence-based approaches to studying digital technologies and their impact on child development. Together, they drive research, training, and community engagement to improve child health outcomes and address the challenges of digital health.
Our organizational structure
Development & Evaluation Core
Leads in designing digital interventions and assessing their impact.
Emerging Technologies & Data Core
Explores innovations like AI, sensors, digital phenotyping in child health.
Risk and Ethics Core
Analyzes ethical considerations, privacy protections, consent, and digital equity.
Dissemination & Implementation Core
Works to translate research into real-world settings and diverse populations.
Pilot & Training Core
Supports the next generation of researchers with seed funding and mentorship.
Business Modeling Core
Guides progression of innovative technology development to market settings in a timely and cost-effective manner.