Mt Hood Challenges 2026
We now have four Mt Hood 2026 challenges are confirmed as the main challenges for this cycle:
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Reference Simulation Update — Replicate the standardised type 2 diabetes reference case with updated model versions (only required if your model has changed since the last cycle). A new pre-diabetes/obesity reference case is also available. Final instructions poste
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Comorbidity and Multimorbidity Challenge (Diabetes and Dementia) — Add a dementia outcome to the reference case and simulate an older person with diabetes with and without dementia, examining impacts on QALYs, life expectancy, and costs. Updated 28 July 2026.
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Synthetic Data Challenge — Run with the REDDIE project group, using synthetic cohorts derived from the Swedish National Diabetes Register at varying levels of data richness, with a longitudinal validation component Updated 14 August 2026.
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Presymptomatic Screening in Type 1 Diabetes — Assess the long-term clinical and economic value of screening for early-stage type 1 diabetes versus no screening. Under development with RTI/IHE; additional modelling groups are welcome Updated 04 August 2026.
Groups participating in Mt Hood 2026 challenges
So far, 11 diabetes simulation models from seven countries/regions have registered or expressed interest in participating in the Mt Hood Diabetes Challenge 2026 in Padua. The participating models will contribute to one or more of this year’s challenges, covering reference simulations, diabetes and dementia, synthetic data, and presymptomatic screening for type 1 diabetes. Late registrations are still welcome. If your modelling group would like to participate, please complete the registration form and return it to the Mt Hood organising committee.
Modelling groups interested in any of the four challenges should complete the registration form and return it to mthood2016@gmail.com as soon as possible to ensure your group is kept informed of developments.