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Acknowledgments: Many thanks to the NIA AI Working Group members for their contributions to this blog post.

Artificial intelligence (AI) the science of computer systems that can mimic human-like thinking and decision-making processes has continued to evolve since our 2022 blog on this topic. With that growth comes added fascination for AIs possibilities and caution about its potential pitfalls.

Beyond the headlines, the aging science community is most excited about how AI and its related field of machine learning (ML) can turbocharge tools and models to accelerate research in Alzheimers disease and related dementias as well as other complex health challenges.

As NIA continues to expand its portfolio of AI/ML initiatives, be sure to check out our latest funding opportunity on multi-scale computational models in aging and Alzheimers (RFA-AG-25-016) with an application deadline of June 13, 2024. This RFA encompasses a variety of computational approaches such as mathematical and computational modeling, image analysis, AI, and ML to better understand aging processes and Alzheimers and related dementias across molecules, cells, and cellular networks, and how they affect cognition and behavior.

If youre interested in learning more, the NIH Center for Alzheimers and Related Dementias (CARD) has numerous training opportunities, open-access resources, and tools to help investigators take advantage of AI and ML capabilities. For example, GenoML, an open-source project created by CARD staff and collaborators, offers a streamlined approach to machine learning in genomics and has been downloaded more than 15,000 times since its launch.

NIA also participates in broad efforts to advance cutting-edge AI research in partnership with other federal and international funders through programs such as:

NIA recognizes the transformative potential of AI in analyzing complex datasets, accelerating the understanding of Alzheimers pathology, and identifying novel treatment avenues. Together, we hope these advanced tools and methods will help us better understand the aging process and find a cure for dementia and other age-related diseases.

To be a part of the next chapter, apply for the latest multi-scale computational models in aging and Alzheimers funding opportunity by June 13. To learn more, visit theNIA AI page. As always, we invite comments below!

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Putting the AI in NIA: New opportunities in artificial intelligence - National Institute on Aging