APEX-ADRD

A national, NIA-funded collaboratory for AI in aging, Alzheimer's disease, and related dementias (ADRD)

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Innovating Technology and AI for Older Adults

Bringing together investigators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to support rapid, rigorous, real-world evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for aging and dementia.

About APEX-ADRD

APEX-ADRD is built to serve investigators and technology developers nationwide.

What we do

Meet the Team

The Collaboratory is led by Drs. John Mafi, Joann Elmore, and Alex Bui.

Who we are

Get in Touch

Questions about APEX-ADRD or pilot funding? Email our team.

Contact us

Pilot Program

APEX-ADRD funds pilot projects led by investigators and technology developers across the country, at any stage of the AI lifecycle. Awards are made through the national competition of NIA's AI and Technology Collaboratories.

Investigators and technology developers across the country are welcome. You do not need to be at UCLA.

Learn More About the Pilot Program
 

Oct 19, 2026

Pilot funding opens (tentative)

Nov 16, 2026

Letters of intent are due (tentative)