Regional Technology Core clinician reviewing diabetes technology with a patient

Regional Technology Core

A Southeastern network accelerating the development, evaluation, adoption, and translation of diabetes technologies across diverse populations and settings.

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About the Core

Technology translated through
a regional research network.

The Regional Technology Core connects investigators across Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia with expertise in digital health, wearables, automated insulin delivery, EHR integration, AI, product development, and commercialization. The Core supports consultations, regional partnerships, and pilot projects that move promising technologies toward adoption.

NetworkSoutheast-wide
TechnologyTranslation-ready
PilotsESI-powered

Services Offered

Regional support from collaboration to technology translation

Engage the Regional Core for cross-site collaboration, digital health methods, technology translation, commercialization, and pilot support.

Regional Collaboration & Technology Network

  • Regional collaborator matchmaking
  • Cross-site workshops & networking
  • Rural & community partnerships
  • Technology knowledge exchange
  • Specialized partner resources

Digital Health & Technology Methods

  • Digital intervention design
  • AI/ML applications
  • CGM, AID & wearables
  • EHR integration
  • Studio consultations

Technology Translation & Commercialization

  • Product development guidance
  • Regulatory considerations
  • Commercialization strategy
  • Technology-transfer connections
  • Implementation & adoption planning

Technology Pilot & ESI Support

  • Technology-focused pilot funding
  • ESI mentorship & consultation
  • Pilot project development
  • Technology gap assessment
  • Reach, adoption & sustainability

Areas of Expertise

Regional expertise across the technology pathway.

01Continuous Glucose Monitoring
02Automated Insulin Delivery
03Clinical Decision Support
04AI & Analytics
05Digital Health
06Product Translation

Core Experts

Regional experts advancing diabetes technology

Connect with technology leaders and site experts across the Southeastern research network.

Karen Johnson, MD, MPH

Karen Johnson, MD, MPH

University of Tennessee
Health Sciences Center

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How to Request Services

From request to
research partnership

Share your technology, implementation, pilot, or commercialization need. The Regional Core will connect you with the right technical and site expertise.

Start a Consultation Request
01

Submit your request

Share your project goals and the type of support you need.

02

Meet with the core

Discuss priorities, timing, methods, and collaborators.

03

Build a support plan

Define the scope, milestones, and consultation approach.

04

Continue together

Receive ongoing guidance throughout the project.