Date & Time
LocationNIAID, 5601 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852, USA — Garden Level
near the Twinbrook Metro Station

Event Summary

The Pioneering Research for Early Prediction of Alzheimer's and Related Dementias EUREKA (PREPARE) Challenge was a multi‑year innovation competition supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) that advanced methods and data for early prediction of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Through three phases, over 1,000 participants submitted solutions for open data and innovative methods, building to the final phase where 10 teams refined proof‑of‑concept methods for innovative, rigorous, and generalizable early prediction.

This in‑person Winner Showcase event will gather the prize finalists, challenge sponsors and organizers, and stakeholders within and outside of NIA to share and celebrate the competition results. Representatives of the four top teams will present their proof-of-concept models and receive awards for first‑place, second‑place, and runner‑up prizes.

Food and refreshments will be provided, including light breakfast, full lunch, and reception snacks. The Coffee Zone on the lobby level sells drinks and light food until 3:00 p.m.

Security & Entrance Requirements

All visitors must present acceptable government‑issued identification (original documents only) to enter. Visitors without HHS or NIH PIV Cards will go through scanners and inspection. Visitors with NIH PIV Cards may enter via turnstiles.

Acceptable Identification

NIH PIV Card, HHS PIV Card, valid U.S. driver’s license or state ID (REAL ID compliant), or U.S. passport.

Agenda

Parking

Event attendees can use the free surface parking lot behind the building.

Getting There: From campus, turn left on Rock Creek Mill Road and the lot will be on your right at the end of the road.

At the Gate: Push the intercom, state that you are attending the "PREPARE Showcase", and security will open the gate and provide instructions on where to park.

Entering the Building: After parking, walk back along Rock Creek Mill Road to the front visitor entrance on Fishers Lane. Non-NIH visitors must enter through the visitor's lobby, but NIH staff can enter through the 3rd floor entrance via the adjacent parking garage.

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