From research to clinical practice: Expert consensus on Neuroimaging AI tools for the Memory clinic (Neuro-AIM)
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Although AI tools for neuroimaging show considerable promise in the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of neurodegenerative disorders, their uptake in memory clinics has been limited. A key barrier is lack of consensus on their effective design and implementation. Here we establish expert consensus on the specific goals, usage and challenges of AI tools for neuroimaging in the memory clinic using a Delphi process. Sixteen experts from clinical, academic, and industry backgrounds participated in three rounds of questionnaires, coordinated by the Imaging Working Group of the Deep Dementia Phenotyping (DEMON) network, with support from a patient and public involvement representative. Consensus was reached on eight statements covering four themes: purpose, quality, interactions with clinicians and memory clinics, and privacy and ethics. Implementation of these recommendations will further the adoption of AI neuroimaging tools from research to clinical practice, improving diagnostic and care pathways for patient benefit.
Source: npj Digital Medicine
Institutions: Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal, Université de Montréal, University of Antwerp, University of Southampton, Swansea University, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University College London, Massachusetts General Hospital, Center for Systems Biology, University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Research Institute, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Icometrix (Belgium), University of Verona, AZ Sint-Jan, Erasmus MC, University of Exeter, University of Cambridge, Antwerp University Hospital, Hasselt University
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $4,090
Funders: Massachusetts General Hospital, Sunnybrook Research Institute, National Institute for Health and Care Research, Department of Health and Social Care, University of Exeter, University of Southampton, University College London, Swansea University, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Université de Montréal, Università degli Studi di Verona, Universiteit Antwerpen, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Universiteit Hasselt, NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Awards: G2493601830, G2537968379
OpenAlex ID: W7221748048
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