​Two of the four proposed Mt Hood 2026 challenges are confirmed as the main challenges for this cycle. The other two are still under development, and we're asking interested modelling groups to register now so we can gauge participation and finalise their scope.

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Main challenges

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1. 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 posted.

2. 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.

 

Under development — register your interest

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1. 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. Participants will need to enter into a data-use agreement.

2. 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.

 

How to register

 

Modelling groups interested in any of the four challenges should complete the registration form and return it to mthood2016@gmail.com by 31 July 2026 to ensure your group is kept informed of developments.

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Mt Hood 2026 Registration form - for all challenges

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