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BIG IDEAs Lab

Developing and testing tools using biomedical & health data for early detection, intervention, and prevention of disease

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We believe that a next generation proactive, preventative health care system is possible through a combination of new technology development and shifts in culture and policy surrounding health care.

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Measure health continuously

Capture intrinsic and extrinsic factors over time to detect deviations from a healthy baseline.

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Model risk early

Develop personalized, real-time risk classification to identify illness before it becomes severe.

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Enable timely intervention

Support clinicians and individuals with tailored, remote strategies for early intervention and prevention.

Recent News

Announcement poster for Shreya Chindepalli's FDA ORISE Fellowship featuring a headshot of Shreya smiling
May 11, 2026

Congratulations Shreya Chindepalli – FDA ORISE Fellowship!

We’re proud to celebrate one of our mentees, Shreya Chindepalli, on her selection for the 2026–2028 FDA ORISE Fellowship! Shreya will be joining the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) Office of Surveillance and…

Four members of the BIG IDEAs Lab pose in a line with the Duke mascot, all smiling, in front of a lab banner
April 30, 2026

Inaugural Pratt Open House was a Huge Success!

We were thrilled to be part of the inaugural Discover Engineering @ Duke on April 11 as part of the North Carolina Science Festival! Hosted by Duke University Pratt School of Engineering, the event brought…