Prevention

…toward earlier prediction, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Hutan Ashrafian and Ahmad Guni outline six functional domains of medical AI and a spectrum of independence, from advisory support to more autonomous navigation. The panel connects AI-driven molecular biology and multimodal clinical tools with the technical and health-system changes needed to translate capability into patient benefit. It also examines responsible, sustainable and equitable adoption, including appropriate human oversight, followed by d

…harm and develop evidence for prevention and treatment. The call spans research-council disciplines and expects participation from people with lived or learned experience of gambling harms. Projects may run for up to three years, with full economic costs up to £2 million; UKRI normally covers 80% of those costs. This project-cost ceiling is distinct from the funder contribution. The programme has an £18 million budget. Applications opened on 21 September 2026 and close at 16:00 UK time on 8 December 2026.

…and management approaches to prevention and control. Oral and poster presentations are invited. Paid registration includes scientific access, catering, the welcome reception and poster sessions, with reduced student rates requiring proof of enrolment. Sponsored support for eligible Indigenous oral pr

…and diagnosis with risk reduction, prevention, treatment and care. Presentations and discussion provide opportunities to compare emerging findings and research approaches across these areas. The 2027 meeting offers both Chicago and online participation. Abstract submissions are scheduled to open in autumn 2026, and registration in spring 2027. Present

…mechanisms relevant to diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Awards provide USD 100,000 annually for three years, beginning July 2027. Indirect costs and PI/co-PI salary each have a separate 10% total-award cap. Applicants must be independent investigators at US nonprofit research institutions with at least three years in tenured or tenure-track faculty roles. All co-PIs must qualify. Applications close on 15 October 2026 at 17:00 US Central time.

…and policy regarding services and prevention for and of dementia. These population studies have more recently been ‘re-purposed’ with enthusiasm from participants into a trial platform, and this also has enabled ongoing follow-up by telephone during the COVID pandemic. Although there are no formal outputs from these latter developments general impressions will be shared.