Eight teams have been selected from over 500 submissions to participate in our first-ever Pioneer Pitch Day in New York City. The teams will pitch their ideas for transforming health and health care to RWJF program staff and an esteemed group of judges at this invitation-only event.
New research from Positive Health shows the relationship between social engagement and incidences of stroke and how the perception of social connectedness may reduce stroke in those over 50.
Jessica Green, founding director of the BioBE (Biology and the Built Environment Center), speaks with as part of our What's Next Health series and explores how good germs might lead to healthier buildings and healthier lives.
RWJF-supported research at UC-San Francisco, published in the journal Nature, suggests games can rack up points for older adults' brainpower. The NeuroRacer video game helps improve short-term memory and long-term focus of older adults.
We face huge problems in health and health care. To solve these challenges, we need to look to the future and be open to new, unconventional ideas.
Team Director Brian Quinn and Pioneer team members discuss the types of projects Pioneer is seeking and the ideas that have the potential to transform health and health care.
Each month, we speak with leading thinkers that inspire us to think about the future of health and health care. With this series, we aim to bring in new perspectives, challenge our thinking, and stay at the forefront of trends and ideas that could have significant impact on the work we’re all doing, now and in the not-too-distant future.
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For too many years, nursing facilities have had to let millions of dollars’ worth of medicine go to waste. Now, with SIRUM’s innovative matching model, surplus medication can be easily donated to those who need it most.
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"Real-world" data, collected by patients in real-time, could give researchers a new window into how people experience health in everyday life. As we embark on this exploration, learn about the evolution of Pioneer's approach to personal health data.
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In a world with abundant, actionable health data—both from electronic medical records and our everyday observations—we may be empowered to make better decisions and our relationships with doctors may significantly change.
Learn moreWe seek out and support innovation to accelerate progress and create transformative change. We support projects that use original, unconventional approaches and lead to breakthrough ideas that can shape the future of health and health care.
Pioneer is always looking for innovative, new ideas. Learn more about our strategy and submit a proposal.
