REASON-AI: A collaborative, open network to guide safe, explainable AI in medicine
Official title: Reliable, Explainable, Accountable, Safe, Open Network Artificial Intelligence Consortium of Research (REASON-AI)
Funded at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System · NIH-11349327 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national program to share AI research, evidence, and best practices so AI tools in healthcare can be safer, more transparent, and more useful for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| NIH project number | 1I50RD000663-01A2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11349327 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients could benefit indirectly through safer AI tools and better access to AI-enhanced care that is transparent and well-regulated.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation is not described; benefits are anticipated through system-wide improvements rather than a specific patient cohort.
What this research studies
REASON-AI CORE aims to build a community and infrastructure for sharing AI research, policy developments, and practical lessons in healthcare. It plans to host conferences, cyberseminars, and ongoing discussions to translate AI advances into safer clinical use. The project focuses on synthesizing evidence about AI in medicine and creating pathways to move AI from research into real-world care. While not testing a specific patient intervention, it engages diverse stakeholders to shape safe and effective AI-enabled care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could accelerate safe, explainable AI adoption in healthcare, improving decision-making and access to AI-enabled care for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous AI in medicine efforts have shown both promise and challenges; this initiative emphasizes governance, transparency, and evidence synthesis to improve outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Weiner, Michael — VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Weiner, Michael
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.