Because the conference brings everyone into the same session rather than splitting people across tracks, #IOptimize26 is designed for conversation as much as presentation. Poster discussion and time for exchange are built in. bit.ly/ioptimize26
Thanks for an inspiring visit, Nicolas. We look forward to it, too!
Banner for the 2026 Conference on Intervention Optimization with white and light blue text on a dark blue background. Large headline reads “Funding conversations,” with subheading “Wednesday panel and roundtable discussions.” Along the bottom, the banner lists “Day 3 • Wednesday, May 20,” “Bethesda, MD,” and “Register: bit.ly/ioptimize26.” The conference logo appears in the lower right corner.
The Wednesday program at #IOptimize26 @ioptimize.bsky.social includes a funding-focused panel with NIH program staff, followed by roundtable discussions. It is one part of a broader program on intervention optimization, implementation, digital health, and methods. Register: bit.ly/ioptimize26
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Walter Dempsey and Devin Tomlinson on new experimental designs for intervention optimization. One of the most methods-forward sessions on the program. #IOptimize26 bit.ly/ioptimize26
How and when should a mobile intervention prompt action during a quit attempt? Lindsey Potter presents results from the MARS micro-randomized trial at #IOptimize26. bit.ly/ioptimize26
So excited to hear from @devtomlinson.bsky.social & co at @ioptimize.bsky.social. #IOptimize26 Learn more and register: bit.ly/ioptimize26
Speaking of Psychology podcast graphic with photo of Lara Coughlin, PhD, and Michael McDonell, PhD
Our members who study substance use disorder treatment have led multiple studies evaluating the impact of an approach called contingency management.
Hear @laracoughlinphd.bsky.social discuss this work on the American Psychological Assn's podcast: www.apa.org/news/podcast... #psychsky #addiction
The first Conference on Intervention Optimization kicks off May 18 with a look back at how intervention optimization grew from a single journal article 20 years ago into an active field.
For program updates and speaker spotlights, follow @ioptimize.bsky.social #IOptimize26
One of the meetings I am most excited about this spring is the first-ever academic conference on intervention optimization, "Intervention Optimization: Science and Practice, Present and Future," in Bethesda, Maryland from May 18-20, 2026.
A presenter gestures toward a research poster on co-designing personalized mHealth feedback for expectant parents while speaking with an attendee during a poster session.
Poster highlight from MeTRIC: Tiffany Sudijono sharing mixed-methods work on co-designing mHealth feedback with expectant parents: with a clear takeaway that users want feedback that’s trustworthy, actionable, and grounded in wearable data.
#MeTRIC #mHealth #DigitalHealth #UserCenteredDesign
🥇 First up: d3center communicator Ian Burnette with a quick pitch at APP-Solutely Supported LIVE!
A fast-paced resource showcase where campus units share tools and support for mobile health research. 2 minutes, 1 slide, lots of ideas!
At the MeTRIC Symposium today: a full day on mobile health, sensing, and adaptive interventions.
Excited to hear how researchers across campus are pushing mHealth from theory into real-world use.
#MeTRIC #DigitalHealth #mHealth
Promotional graphic for a PDHP workshop titled “Adaptive Interventions,” featuring d3center faculty Walter Dempsey, Shiyu Zhang, and Lizbeth Benson, December 12, 1–5 pm ET, ISR/Zoom.
Today, 1–5 pm ET: d3center faculty @leb112358.bsky.social, Shiyu Zhang, and Walter Dempsey present on Adaptive Interventions in the PDHP Workshop Series at ISR.
Topics include adaptive intervention & JITAI foundations, SMARTs, MRTs, and Q&A.
📍 6050 ISR-Thompson + Zoom
🔗 pdhp.isr.umich.edu/workshops
Thanks to our collaborator @sgoldbergphd.bsky.social for joining us today to discuss optimizing the integration between human and digital support in a meditation app for depression and anxiety! #InterventionOptimization
We're excited, too!
Four conference presenters stand side by side and smile at the camera in front of a screen with headshots and a QR code. From left to right: Noah French, a tall person with light wavy hair, glasses, a tan checkered shirt, and dark pants; Stefanie Sequeira, a person with long dark hair wearing a black sleeveless top and a knee-length striped skirt; Billie Nahum-Shani, a person with wavy brown hair and glasses wearing a light blazer over a maroon top and black pants; and Bethany Teachman, a person with dark hair pulled back, wearing a long-sleeved blue dress with small polka dots. All are wearing conference name badges.
At #ABCT2025 in New Orleans, our director Inbal Billie Nahum-Shani joined Bethany Teachman (chair), Noah French and @stef-l-sequeira.bsky.social for the panel “Using Just-In-Time Adaptive Interventions to Better Meet Patients’ Needs and Increase Access to Care.” Grateful for the rich discussion. 📸
📣 General registration is now open for the 2026 Conference on Intervention Optimization! #IOptimize26
Join us in the D.C. area May 18–20, 2026 for three days of plenaries, posters, and networking on the science and practice of intervention optimization. Learn more and register: bit.ly/4a0sZhL
🍩 ☕ @umisr.bsky.social Survey Research Center director Pam Davis-Kean discusses the d3center's mission with center director Billie Nahum-Shani and investigator Shiyu Zhang during this morning's Director's Donuts and Coffee Event.
@um-src.bsky.social @umpamdk.bsky.social #AdaptiveInterventions
Only 3 days left to apply! MAPCI is a free, comprehensive training program (Feb 24–27, 2026 • Ann Arbor) for cancer control researchers developing adaptive interventions (including JITAIs in mobile health). Significant travel & lodging support. Apply by Nov 14, 2025 → mapci.space
Daniel Almirall (@d3center.bsky.social) et al. use Replicating Effective Programs as the foundational implementation strategy to test the effects of two additional strategies on improving the number of IDEAL Goals sessions for clients in Maryland & Michigan mental health orgs myumi.ch/w9Jjp
Walter Dempsey of @d3center.bsky.social is part of LowSalt4Life 2 which is testing a scalable, context-aware digital intervention designed to reduce dietary sodium and improve blood pressure management. myumi.ch/g3PeR
We're pleased to have the leadership of cancer control scientist, RN, and University of Michigan Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs @chrisfriesern.bsky.social as we launch our new NCI-funded training program! Learn more: mapci.space
Social banner for MAPCI, an NCI-funded skills development course: Methods for Adapting and Personalizing Cancer Control Interventions. Feb 24–27, 2026, Ann Arbor, MI. Call to action: Apply now at mapci.space.
From idea to adaptive intervention across the cancer continuum. MAPCI blends online prep, a 4-day institute, and mentorship focused on the methods necessary to develop adaptive interventions for cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and survivorship. Apply by Nov 14. mapci.space
🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨
Poster abstracts for @ioptimize.bsky.social conference are now due Oct 13, 11:59 p.m. ET.
✅ All submissions are posters
⚡ New: Option to give a <2-min lightning talk to spotlight your work
Join us May 18–20, 2026 in Bethesda, MD.
🔗 Submit your abstract: bit.ly/submit26
@devtomlinson.bsky.social & @laracoughlinphd.bsky.social discuss the Incentives to Quit program—a hybrid human+digital contingency management approach using CO breath sensors, app check-ins + coaching to support quitting. Pilot results: 61% quit by 4 wks; 55% maintained at 1-mo. #SmokingCessation
The d3center is thrilled to co-host the first-ever Conference on Intervention Optimization! We're bringing together brilliant minds from health, education, engineering & beyond. May 18-20 in the DC area. Registration opens soon: bit.ly/ioptimize26 #IOptimize26
📢 Call for poster abstracts! The d3center invites submissions for the Conference on Intervention Optimization, May 18-20 in Bethesda, MD. Share your research in intervention optimization across health, education, engineering & more. Deadline: Oct 9. bit.ly/ioptimize26 #IOptimize26
Join us this afternoon at 2 ET for our AHSR webinar series event: Innovations in Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions for Substance Use Prevention & Treatment.
Billie Nahum-Shani, Lizbeth 'Libby' Benson, Lindsey Potter, Lara Coughlin, Amy Hughes Lansing, & Maureen Walton.
Register 👉 myumi.ch/pV2V9
Congratulations, Dr. Sripada! 🌟
📢 Join us Th, Aug 14 for our webinar in the Addiction Health Services Research series: Innovations in Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions for Substance Use Prevention & Treatment.
w/Billie Nahum-Shani, Lindsey Potter, Lara Coughlin, Amy Hughes Lansing, & Maureen Walton.
Register 👉 myumi.ch/pV2V9