Each semester, CHIP collaborates with Duke University, North Carolina Central University (NCCU, Durham, NC,), University of North Carolina-Charlotte (UNC-C), East Carolina University (ECU, Greenville, NC), and Wake Forest University (WFU, Winston-Salem, NC) to offer an Informatics Research Seminar Series. We are excited to announce that CHIP doctoral candidate, Ashlyn Zebrowski, MS, PMP will be presenting her research on virtual reality therapeutics at the upcoming seminar on January 22. Her presentation will focus on virtual reality therapeutics (VRx), a subset of DTx clinically proven to deliver significant, clinically proven benefits. Findings from research exploring the impact of different levels of support and clinician involvement on DTx adoption, usability, and fidelity will be shared. Key system requirements—such as training materials, user needs, and clinician engagement—identified through exploratory studies will be discussed, along with implementation barriers and facilitators for accelerating adoption.
Presenter Bio: Ashlyn Zebrowski, MS, PMP is a seasoned leader in healthcare innovation and a PhD candidate in the Carolina Health Informatics Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. With over 15 years of industry experience in medical device and digital technology sectors, Ashlyn has a proven track record in leading strategic programs in product development, commercialization, and operations. Prior to enrolling as a PhD student, Ashlyn spent 10 years at Johnson & Johnson in progressively senior roles across manufacturing, supply chain, and business development. Ashlyn brings a global and diverse perspective to her research, with experience implementing digital solutions in multiple therapeutic areas, including orthopedics and chronic illnesses. As a doctoral candidate, Ashlyn’s research focuses on the implementation of digital therapeutics delivered via Virtual Reality to aid Oncology Patients in managing symptom burdens. She has developed and is currently testing an innovative replicable digital therapeutic implementation model and study design that future researchers can expand upon to increase access to and adoption of digital therapeutics, facilitating their seamless incorporation into routine healthcare practice.
In addition to her academic pursuits, Ashlyn serves as Director of MedTech Consulting at a digital health design & development firm and as Co-Executive Director of a non-profit foundation dedicated to advancing Orthopaedic Trauma Research and Education. Outside of completing her PhD and work, Ashlyn is an avid tennis player, enjoys traveling and skiing, and spending time with her partner and dog.