ABCD brain and child development project at SRI
Official title: 10/21 ABCD-USA CONSORTIUM: RESEARCH PROJECT SITE AT SRI
Funded at Sri International · NIH-11302658 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Following children who were 9–10 years old to learn how their brains, health, and behavior change from childhood into young adulthood.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sri International NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Menlo Park, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2015 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,309,882 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DA041022-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11302658 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are children from the original ABCD cohort (enrolled at age 9–10) and their families who can attend in-person visits at the SRI site and complete periodic surveys and tests.
✕Less likely to help
People who were not part of the ABCD cohort or who cannot undergo MRI, provide samples, or complete follow-ups are unlikely to join or directly benefit from participation.
What this research studies
If my child takes part, researchers will follow them over many years with detailed visits every two years and shorter yearly check-ins by phone or app. Visits include brain MRI scans, thinking and behavior tests, health measures, and questions about school, family, and substance use. The team combines these measures to track how experiences like sleep, sports, or stress relate to brain and behavior as kids grow. Participation usually means occasional in-person visits for scans and samples plus brief remote surveys.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could identify factors that support healthy brain development and help guide prevention or early support for youth mental and physical health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous longitudinal neuroimaging studies have improved understanding of brain development, and ABCD is larger and more comprehensive than earlier efforts.
Where this research is happening
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Sri International
Menlo Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baker, Fiona C — Sri International
- Study coordinator: Baker, Fiona C
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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.