ABCD-USA Consortium: A large, long-term study tracking brain development in youth
Official title: 10/21 ABCD-USA CONSORTIUM: RESEARCH PROJECT SITE AT SRI
Funded at Sri International · NIH-11613214 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large, long-term study at multiple sites is following thousands of children and teens to understand how their brains grow and relate to health, behavior, and environment.
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) | $308,206 |
| NIH project number | 3U01DA041022-12S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11613214 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are children and adolescents and their families who participate in the ABCD study and are willing to engage in long-term follow-up assessments.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals who do not participate in long-term follow-up or who are outside the study's age range may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project follows nearly 12,000 children from age 9-10 into young adulthood, using brain imaging, cognitive testing, biosamples, and health and lifestyle data collected every other year and through annual check-ins. It involves many sites, a coordinating center, and data management teams to keep high-quality, longitudinal information accessible for research and future discoveries. The goal is to map how genes, environment, and experiences shape brain development and health over time. Participants and families are partnered with to minimize burden and maximize retention throughout adolescence.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could improve understanding of brain development and identify factors that support healthier cognitive and mental health trajectories for youth.
How similar studies have gone: Previous long-term brain development studies with similar imaging and assessment approaches have yielded valuable insights into youth health and cognition.
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.