ABCD-USA Consortium: Data Analysis, Informatics and Resource Center
Funded at J. Craig Venter Institute, INC. · NIH-11613075 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large U.S. effort to collect and harmonize brain imaging, biospecimens, and survey data from thousands of 9- to 10-year-olds over time to better understand brain development and health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | J. Craig Venter Institute, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | August 8, 2026 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $4,456,021 |
| NIH project number | 3U24DA041123-12S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11613075 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are 9- to 10-year-olds who are willing to participate with parental involvement across multiple research sites.
✕Less likely to help
Children who cannot participate due to safety concerns or consent limitations may not benefit from the data resources.
What this research studies
This project provides a centralized data and informatics platform for a national network of research sites studying young people's brain development, health, and environment. It uses standardized imaging, biospecimens, and digital data collection, with a strong focus on quality control and participant retention. Researchers and clinicians could access harmonized data and resources to study how early-life factors relate to later health outcomes in youth.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could accelerate understanding of childhood brain development and its links to health and behavior, informing prevention and early intervention.
How similar studies have gone: Large-scale pediatric brain development projects have produced valuable insights; ABCD aims to expand and harmonize these data.
Where this research is happening
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J. Craig Venter Institute, INC.
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dale, Anders M — J. Craig Venter Institute, INC.
- Study coordinator: Dale, Anders M
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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.