Centre for Digital Health Interventions Unveils PRECIOUS Program
Zurich, Monday, 17 March 2025.
The Centre for Digital Health Interventions introduces PRECIOUS, a new program focusing on hyper-personalized digital health interventions to aid precision therapeutics design and implementation strategies.
Pioneering Digital Health Innovation
The Centre for Digital Health Interventions (CDHI), a collaborative initiative between the University of Zurich, University of St.Gallen, ETH Zurich, and the Singapore-ETH Centre, is revolutionizing healthcare through their innovative approach to digital therapeutics [1]. The CDHI specializes in developing ‘digital pills’ - sophisticated digital health interventions that leverage wearable sensors, mobile applications, and social media for chronic and mental health condition management [1].
Summer School Launch and Implementation Strategy
To accelerate the adoption of precision digital therapeutics, CDHI has announced a comprehensive Summer School program scheduled for August 25-29, 2025, in Zurich [2]. This intensive five-day program will bring together healthcare innovators to develop PDTx prototypes addressing pressing healthcare challenges within the Swiss healthcare system. Participants will receive hands-on coaching using state-of-the-art PDTx and Generative AI tools, culminating in prototype presentations to a panel of clinical experts, patients, and investors [2].
Integration of Advanced AI Technologies
The program’s technological advancement is further emphasized by an upcoming keynote presentation on April 1, 2025, by Dr. Jan David Smeddinck, focusing on Generative AI in Personalized Digital Health [4]. This integration of AI technology represents a significant step forward in developing just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAIs) and managing complex patient-generated health data [4]. The initiative builds on CDHI’s established expertise in digital biomarker and chatbot research [1].
Economic Impact and Future Prospects
The implementation of digital health technologies in Switzerland shows promising economic potential, with projections suggesting potential healthcare cost reductions of up to 12% annually [3]. This digital transformation in healthcare delivery aligns with CDHI’s mission to create effective and cost-efficient digital health interventions [1]. The PRECIOUS program represents a significant step toward realizing these economic benefits while advancing the field of precision digital therapeutics [2].