UT Dallas is an R1 doctoral university with high research production. Its Center for BrainHealth was founded in 1999 and is a nonprofit “research institute dedicated to advancing the science of brain health,” according to its website.
According to the RFP, the center is an international collaboration of leading experts focused on the brain’s ability to grow and strengthen. The BrainHealth Project is a longitudinal research project to discover brain health markers and evaluate interventions to reduce cognitive decline.
This mobile app should meet commercial quality design and engineering as the university seeks to create a BrainHealth Index as recognizable a health concern as heart rate or body mass index. The project will be branded and offer a reach to many audiences while maintaining the center’s focus on research.
Features of the application will include:
- Compatibility with iOS and Android devices.
- The ability to attract diverse populations.
- The collection of wearable data.
- Comprehensive documentation and extensive user testing.
- Data privacy.
- Content areas including habit tracking, resources, assessments and brain training.
- Branding to the vision and positioning of the project.
- Integrated with listed connected applications and infrastructure.
The RFP includes full specs and lists components that are built and in use. The document states that established features should remain in the application.
Contract values aren’t stated. Vendors should submit proposals by 11 a.m. April 25; all documents are available in the Bonfire Hub.
