A resource for studying brain and behavior across different ages
Official title: The NKI Rockland Sample II: An Open Resource of Multimodal Brain, Physiology & Behavior Data from a Community Lifespan Sample
Funded at Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psych Res · NIH-11079547 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is gathering brain and behavior information from people aged 6 to 85 to help us learn how our brains change as we get older, and the findings will be shared to support future research on mental health conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psych Res NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Orangeburg, United States) |
| Project start | July 13, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $654,539 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH124045-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11079547 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals aged 6 to 85 who are interested in contributing to brain and behavior research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 6 to 85 years old may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research initiative aims to create an advanced database of brain, physiology, and behavior data from a diverse community sample spanning ages 6 to 85. By utilizing cutting-edge neuroimaging techniques and genetic analysis, the project seeks to enhance our understanding of how brain connectivity and function change throughout the lifespan. Participants' data will be collected and shared publicly to facilitate further research in psychiatric and neurological conditions. This initiative builds on previous successful studies and aims to accelerate discoveries in mental health and biomarker identification.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new insights into brain health and mental well-being across different age groups.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research using similar multimodal approaches has shown success in advancing our understanding of brain function and mental health.
Where this research is happening
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Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psych Res
Orangeburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Milham, Michael Peter — Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psych Res
- Study coordinator: Milham, Michael Peter
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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.