Fresno State Unveils New Digital Health Innovation Center

The university's cross-disciplinary hub aims to advance healthcare through technology and prepare students for the job market.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:11pm

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A ghostly, translucent X-ray photograph revealing the internal structures of a computer circuit board and medical sensors, conceptually representing the convergence of digital technology and healthcare.An innovative new center at Fresno State will explore how emerging technologies can transform the future of healthcare.Fresno Today

Fresno State is launching a new Center for Digital and Technological Innovation in Healthcare, a cross-disciplinary initiative that brings together five colleges to develop solutions advancing healthcare through technology and innovation. The center will host its inaugural Frontiers in AI and Digital Health Innovation Summit on April 28, featuring keynote speakers, panels, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Why it matters

The new center represents a first-of-its-kind effort in the Central Valley, which is considered a healthcare desert. By fostering collaboration across different academic departments, the center aims to prepare students for the evolving job market and build the local workforce's digital literacy to support economic growth.

The details

The Center for Digital and Technological Innovation in Healthcare will invite students and faculty to work together on developing solutions to advance healthcare. Twelve faculty fellows from the College of Health and Human Services, Lyles College of Engineering, College of Science and Mathematics, Craig's School of Business, and Kremen School of Education and Human Development are teaming up on the initiative. The center will host its inaugural Frontiers in AI and Digital Health Innovation Summit on April 28, featuring keynote speakers, panels, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

  • The Center for Digital and Technological Innovation in Healthcare will host its inaugural Frontiers in AI and Digital Health Innovation Summit on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
  • The summit will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University Business Center at Fresno State.

The players

Fresno State

A public university located in Fresno, California, that is unveiling the new Center for Digital and Technological Innovation in Healthcare.

Dr. Nupur Hajela

The founding director of the Center for Digital and Technological Innovation in Healthcare at Fresno State.

Dr. Katherine Kim

The founder and CEO of Health Tequity Inc., who will be the keynote speaker at the Frontiers in AI and Digital Health Innovation Summit.

Aviv Elor

The chief research officer and co-founder of Immergo Labs, who will deliver a presentation on virtual reality and telehealth in physical therapy at the summit.

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What they’re saying

“I have always believed that innovation happens when different mindsets kind of intersect. I envision the center to become a dynamic hub for research, education, and community engagement.”

— Dr. Nupur Hajela, Founding Director, Center for Digital and Technological Innovation in Healthcare

“We can learn a lot from her when it comes to AI and digital health because she saw it from just an idea to, again, implementing it. It's not just important to have a good idea. It's important to act on it, and that's what we are trying to do with the center.”

— Dr. Nupur Hajela, Founding Director, Center for Digital and Technological Innovation in Healthcare

What’s next

The Center for Digital and Technological Innovation in Healthcare will host its inaugural Frontiers in AI and Digital Health Innovation Summit on April 28, 2026, where it will officially unveil the new center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The takeaway

The new Center for Digital and Technological Innovation in Healthcare at Fresno State represents a pioneering effort to bridge the gap between healthcare, technology, and academia in the Central Valley. By fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, the center aims to prepare students for the evolving job market and support the region's economic growth through digital health innovation.