Massachusetts AI and Technology Center for Connected Care in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease (MAITC): Pilot Core (Aging Focus)

项目总结：老化试验堆芯 老龄化试点核心是马萨诸塞州人工智能和技术的主要机制之一， 老龄化和阿尔茨海默病连接护理中心（MAITC）将实现其总体目标， 开发和测试新兴的人工智能增强技术，促进健康老龄化，特别是对弱势群体 健康问题高风险和生活质量差的群体。老龄化试点核心将利用集体 MAITC内部的临床、科学和技术专业知识以及我们的利益相关者核心的宝贵投入， 行业咨询委员会完成以下具体目标：1）征集和选择最有价值的飞行员 研究将开发和测试新的人工智能增强技术，以支持独立，健康， 老年人的福祉; 2）为试点项目提供指导，监督和资源支持 3）协助试点项目研究人员完善研究方法， 用于临床、工业和研究的技术。The Aging Pilot Core Lead（Dr. Margie Lachman）and Co. 调查员（朱莉·劳芬伯格博士）将与MAITC的其他核心领导人合作，协调和监督 试点项目进程。老龄化试点核心将征求试点项目的培训计划，部门， 在全国各地的大学和研究机构的中心，利用现有的广泛的池， 在老年学、老年医学、技术、计算机科学等领域具有专业知识的调查人员， 人工智能与老龄化有关的试点项目包括：（1）增加和维持功能性 通过监测身体活动和睡眠，在以后的生活中保持健康和独立;（2）改善心理健康， 通过增加社会联系的技术提供护理;（3）改善慢性病 通过综合监测和远程保健平台进行管理。一旦选定，每个试点项目负责人 将分配两名导师，他们将提供研究指导并促进获得所需资源。 老龄化试点核心将与其他MIATC核心和AITC协调中心合作， 科学完整性、严谨性和再现性，并促进IRB批准、人类受试者安全、财务 管理和监管批准。老龄化试点核心将帮助试点调查人员确定关键的下一个 采取措施使他们的创新更接近临床和研究用途。为此，我们将提供资源， 引导研究人员完善他们的技术，建立行业联系，并制定新的赠款提案， 加速新技术向老龄化试点核心的最终目标发展， 老年人的护理和生活质量。

PROJECT SUMMARY: Aging Pilot Core The Aging Pilot Core is one of the principal mechanisms by which the Massachusetts AI and Technology Center for Connected Care in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease (MAITC) will achieve its overarching goal to develop and test emerging AI-enhanced technologies that promote healthy aging, especially for vulnerable groups at high risk for health problems and poor quality of life. The Aging Pilot Core will draw on the collective clinical, scientific, and technical expertise within MAITC and the valuable input of our Stakeholder Core and Industry Advisory Board to complete the following specific aims: 1) Solicit and select the most meritorious pilot studies that will develop and test novel AI-enhanced technologies to support the independence, health, and well-being of older adults; 2) Provide mentorship, oversight, and resource supports for pilot project investigators; 3) Assist pilot project investigators in refining their research methods and translating their technologies for clinical, industry, and research use. The Aging Pilot Core Lead (Dr. Margie Lachman) and Co- investigator (Dr. Julie Lauffenburger) will work with the MAITC’s other core leaders to coordinate and oversee the pilot project process. The Aging Pilot Core will solicit pilot projects from the training programs, departments, and centers at universities and research institutions across the nation, drawing on an extensive pool of existing investigators who have expertise in areas such as gerontology, geriatrics, technology, computer science, and artificial intelligence. Example aging-related pilot projects include: (1) Increasing and maintaining functional health and independence in later life by monitoring physical activity and sleep; (2) Improving mental health and delivery of care via technologies that increase social connectedness; and (3) Improving chronic illness management through integrated monitoring and telehealth platforms. Once selected, each pilot project leader will be assigned two mentors who will provide research guidance and facilitate access to needed resources. The Aging Pilot Core will work with the other MIATC cores and the AITC Coordinating Center to ensure scientific integrity, rigor and reproducibility, and to facilitate IRB approvals, human subject safety, financial management, and regulatory approvals. The Aging Pilot Core will help pilot investigators identify critical next steps to move their innovations closer to clinical and research use. To this end, we will provide resources to pilot investigators to refine their technologies, make industry contacts, and develop new grant proposals to accelerate the movement of novel technologies towards the ultimate goal of the Aging Pilot Core—to improve the care and quality of life for older adults.