Can your AI models see the invisible? Join the Kidney AI Discovery Challenge!

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Can your AI models see the invisible? Join the Kidney AI Discovery Challenge!

What do gravitational lenses in deep space and cellular abnormalities in human kidney tissue have in common? Both are incredibly difficult for the human eye to spot but they are the keys to unlocking new scientific frontiers.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is proud to announce the Kidney Artificial Intelligence Discovery Challenge: From Nebulae to Nephrons.

We are seeking "fresh computational eyes" to help identify unrecognized patterns in KPMP Kidney Tissue Atlas data. We aren't just looking for better classification models; we are looking for novel anomaly-detection pipelines that can reveal hidden disease signatures, progression markers, and treatment targets.

Challenge Highlights:

• Prize Pool: $100,000 in cash awards.

• Collaboration: We highly encourage cross-disciplinary teams (Computer Vision experts, Nephrologists, Pathologists, and Data Scientists).

• Impact: Your winning solution may be featured in upcoming scientific publications and help pave the path for future precision nephrology.

Registration for the challenge is open here. Together, let’s bring discovery from the nebulae to the nephrons.

An informational webinar will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM ET. Registration for the webinar is open here."


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