Cornell Tech Appoints Health Innovation Chief, Forms Advisory Committee

New leadership and advisory group aim to drive healthcare technology research and adoption.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Cornell Tech, the New York City-based tech campus, has appointed Tanzeem Choudhury, PhD, as its new Chief of Health Innovation. The university has also created a Health Tech Advisory Committee featuring leaders from UnitedHealth Group, Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian, and other healthcare organizations.

Why it matters

The moves highlight Cornell Tech's focus on bridging the gap between healthcare technology research and real-world clinical application. The new leadership and advisory group will work to build an innovation ecosystem that can accelerate the adoption of emerging health technologies.

The details

Choudhury previously served as the director of Cornell Tech's Health Tech Hub and has experience as a senior executive at Optum Labs and as the co-founder of a digital behavioral health startup. In her new role as Chief of Health Innovation, she will work to connect Cornell's technology research with clinical care providers. The newly formed Health Tech Advisory Committee includes leaders from major healthcare organizations who will provide guidance and expertise to support this effort.

  • Tanzeem Choudhury was named Chief of Health Innovation on February 16, 2026.
  • The Health Tech Advisory Committee was formed in February 2026.

The players

Tanzeem Choudhury

The newly appointed Chief of Health Innovation at Cornell Tech, where she previously served as director of the Health Tech Hub. Choudhury has experience as a senior executive at Optum Labs and as the co-founder of a digital behavioral health startup.

Greg Morrisett

The Jack and Rilla Neafsey Dean and Vice Provost of Cornell Tech, who announced the new health innovation leadership and advisory committee.

Garry Choy

The chief clinical transformation officer at UnitedHealth Group, and a member of Cornell Tech's new Health Tech Advisory Committee.

Curtis Cole

The chief global information officer at Cornell University (Ithaca, N.Y.), and a member of Cornell Tech's new Health Tech Advisory Committee.

Bethany Percha

The chief data and analytics officer at NewYork-Presbyterian (New York City), and a member of Cornell Tech's new Health Tech Advisory Committee.

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What they’re saying

“Building an innovation ecosystem that bridges technology research with clinical care and drives its adoption in real‑world practice.”

— Greg Morrisett, Jack and Rilla Neafsey Dean and Vice Provost of Cornell Tech (Cornell Tech)

The takeaway

Cornell Tech's new leadership and advisory group demonstrate the university's commitment to accelerating the real-world impact of healthcare technology research. By bringing together experts from academia, healthcare providers, and technology companies, Cornell aims to create an ecosystem that can more effectively translate innovative digital health solutions into clinical practice.