The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit new and renewal applications for the NIA Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory (AITC) Coordinating Center (AITCC). 

The AITC Program promotes the development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) approaches and technology through research projects for aging and Alzheimer's disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD) research. AI and other emerging technologies have the potential to address pressing issues in aging and AD/ADRD. The AITC Program supports innovative cross-disciplinary collaborative teams, with investigators from academia, non-profit, and healthcare sectors across a wide range of disciplines working to advance priorities in aging and AD/ADRD research. Goals of the overall AITC Program are as follows: (1) serve as a national resource to promote development and implementation of innovative AI and technology approaches to advance aging and AD/ADRD priorities; (2) support nationwide research projects to develop and implement AI and technology approaches and respond rapidly to emerging priorities in the shifting AI and technology landscape; and, (3) collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders in addressing algorithmic fairness and how to incorporate AI and technology approaches in the special circumstances of individuals experiencing cognitive decline/impairment.

In achieving these goals, it is expected that the AITCC will interact with the AITCs. The central functions of the AITCC are to (1) serve as a hub for the AITC Program and facilitate and coordinate activities across the AITC Program, (2) centralize and lead key stakeholder engagement activities across the AITC Program, and (3) enhance the scientific impact and reach of the AITC Program by actively disseminating information about the program and attracting new researchers from across the country to participate in program activities and resources.

Applications are not being solicited at this time. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. This NOFO intends to utilize the U24 activity code. Investigators with expertise and insights into this area of aging research are encouraged to begin to consider applying for this new NOFO.

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