EMERGE Innovations Lab
Emerging Technologies for Violence, Mental Health, and Early Substance Use Prevention
/where innovation meets inspiration/
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UNITED BY A BOLD VISION
UNITED BY A BOLD VISION
The EMERGE Innovations Lab is a pioneering hub committed to creating, evaluating, and integrating digital health interventions to address and mitigate the impact of mental health comorbidities on youth and their families.
CURRENT PROJECTS
A web- and mobile-compatible intervention for violence and early substance use prevention among young Black males using life skills coaching, safety planning tools, and an AI-facilitated chatbot
A web- and mobile-compatible intervention for violence and early substance use prevention among young Black males using life skills coaching, safety planning tools, and an AI-facilitated chatbot
FatherlyACT is a unique program that combines father-only sports and physical activity curriculum with an online father-child companion program to reduce and prevent the intergenerational transmission of domestic violence and strengthen bonds between fathers and their children in the aftermath of family and domestic violence.
WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT
OUR PHILOSOPHY
OUR PHILOSOPHY
"It is easier to build strong children
than to repair broken men."
::: FREDERICK DOUGLASS (c. 1817–1895)
American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman
We believe in the transformative power of nurturing and empowering our youth. Guided by this profound insight, we are dedicated to providing the support, resources, and guidance necessary to cultivate resilient, confident, and compassionate young individuals. Join us on this journey of empowerment and positive change.
Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
Our dedication lies in employing actionable research models to address questions that drive our passion and enhance health and well-being outcomes for children, adolescents, and their families throughout their lifespans.
Equity & Co-Creation
Equity & Co-Creation
Our dedication lies in advancing economic opportunities, health, and the well-being of Black youth, particularly those navigating the crossroads of neighborhood disadvantages and structural racism.
Partnerships & Discovery
Partnerships & Discovery
We are actively seeking collaborations to promote economic prospects, health, and the overall welfare of Black youth, especially those facing the intersection of neighborhood challenges and structural racism.
Technology Drives Our Work
Technology Drives Our Work
Be it social media, smartphone apps, wearable devices, serious and applied games, and sensor-based tools, as well as advanced innovations like artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) - these technologies are pivotal in therapeutic, community, and clinical/emergency health settings, effectively targeting essential health outcomes and addressing health disparities.
This lab focuses on various aspects of technology, including:
Functionality (assessment of whether the technology operates as intended),
Usability (evaluation of how easily the technology is learned and used by the target audience),
Acceptability (exploration of the likelihood of intended users adopting and using the technology),
User effects (examination of the technology's potential to influence health-related outcomes or user behavior),
Sensemaking (evaluation of whether the impact of the technology aligns with common sense use).
RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY TEAM MEMBERS
RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY TEAM MEMBERS
Chuka Nestor Emezue, PhD, MPH, MPA, CHES®
Wrenetha A. Julion, Ph.D., MPH, RN, FAAN, CNL
Adaobi Anakwe, PhD, MPH
Dale Dan-Irabor, PhD
Andrew Paul Froilan MSN, RN
Rickey Layfield, Urban Male Network
Aaron Dunlap, MSc
Hekademeia Research Solutions (Technology Partner)
Interested in joining this team?
Interested in joining this team?
If you are a Rush graduate student, a prospective Ph.D. or DNP student, or a prospective master's student and want to know more about potential research opportunities, email chuka_emezue@rush.edu. Applications for Rush University’s College of Nursing programs are due January 1st. Read more here.
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