About the Journal

The Lancet: Artificial Intelligence and Computational Medicine is a premier, peer-reviewed, international journal dedicated to pioneering research at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), computational science, and clinical medicine. Established as part of The Lancet family, this journal addresses the rapidly evolving role of AI in transforming healthcare delivery, diagnostics, therapeutics, and global health systems. It provides a global platform for researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and industry leaders to share groundbreaking insights and innovations that advance the ethical and evidence-based integration of AI into medicine.

Focus and Scope

The journal bridges the gap between computational innovation and clinical practice, emphasizing rigorous scientific validation, ethical considerations, and real-world impact. It invites contributions that demonstrate the potential of AI and computational methods to improve patient outcomes, enhance healthcare equity, and address pressing challenges in global health.

Key Topics Include:

  • AI-driven diagnostics, prognostics, and clinical decision support systems

  • Machine learning and deep learning applications in medical imaging, genomics, and electronic health records

  • Ethical, legal, and societal implications of AI in healthcare

  • Federated learning, privacy-preserving algorithms, and secure health data sharing

  • AI-enabled drug discovery, personalized medicine, and therapeutic interventions

  • Implementation science: integrating AI tools into clinical workflows and health systems

  • Policy, regulation, and governance of AI in medicine

  • Global health equity and AI solutions for low-resource settings

The journal welcomes a wide range of submissions, including original research, reviews, commentaries, and case studies.

Open Access Policy

Committed to the widespread dissemination of knowledge, The Lancet: Artificial Intelligence and Computational Medicine operates under a hybrid open-access model. Authors can choose to publish their work as open access under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives License (CC BY-NC-ND) or under a subscription model. All content is freely accessible to readers in low- and middle-income countries.

Copyright Notice

Authors publishing in the journal retain copyright of their work. For open-access articles, authors grant the journal a license to publish under the CC BY-NC-ND license. For subscription content, standard copyright agreements apply. Authors are encouraged to share their work in accordance with The Lancet's sharing policies.

Sponsorship and Disclosure

The journal upholds the highest standards of integrity and transparency. Any external funding, sponsorships, or conflicts of interest are disclosed in published articles. The journal is supported by its editorial board, reviewers, and contributors, with all financial relationships rigorously managed to maintain independence.

Archiving and Preservation

The journal is archived and preserved through globally recognized programs such as LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and Portico, ensuring perpetual access to all published content.

Privacy Statement

The Lancet journals prioritize the privacy of authors, reviewers, and readers. Personal information is collected solely for operational purposes, such as editorial management and communication, and is never shared with third parties without explicit consent, except as required by law. For details, see The Lancet's full Privacy Policy.

Our Vision

The Lancet: Artificial Intelligence and Computational Medicine was founded to illuminate the transformative potential of AI and computational science in medicine. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical innovation, the journal aims to shape the future of healthcare, making it more precise, equitable, and impactful for patients worldwide.

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