UCLA lands $25M federal grant to lead national evaluation of AI tools for Alzheimer's
chrismattmann · x · 2026-09-29
UCLA Health received a five-year, $25 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to lead a national effort testing and evaluating AI tools for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's and other dementias, partnering with the Mayo Clinic and University of Wisconsin.
- Context: over 7.2 million Americans live with Alzheimer's, and clinicians hope AI can detect cognitive decline earlier, personalize care, support caregivers, and cut administrative burden.
- The program will evaluate tools across California's diverse population and validate findings in varied care settings.
- Evaluation methods and safety standards will be shared nationally so health systems can judge which AI tools genuinely improve patient care.
- Co-director Dr. John N. Mafi says the program will bring rigor to every stage, from training data to real-world performance.
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