We invite investigators to contribute original research articles as well as review articles that will stimulate the continuing efforts to characterize mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Greater understanding of this syndrome is most likely to be achieved by a multidisciplinary research approach. This requires investigation of the integrity of brain functions additional to those typically investigated clinically, particularly if functional integrity is found to be heterogeneous with respect to aetiology. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Aetiology of MCI: new concepts
• Evidence for new aspects of brain dysfunction in MCI
• Biomarkers and genetics in MCI: new developments/concepts
• Latest technologies for the evaluation of MCI
• Methodological and ethical issues in MCI research
• Translating MCI research into clinical practice
• Pharmacological approaches to symptom management and disease modification in MCI
• Improvements in care and support for patients with MCI and their families
• Operationalizing MCI criteria for research and clinical use

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