ABCD-USA Consortium research site at LIBR explores brain development in youth
Official title: 15/21 ABCD-USA Consortium: Research Project Site at LIBR
Funded at Laureate Institute for Brain Research · NIH-11613152 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national study group is coordinating brain development research in kids and teens to better understand how biology and environment shape growth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Laureate Institute for Brain Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tulsa, United States) |
| Project start | August 8, 2026 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $299,964 |
| NIH project number | 3U01DA050989-07S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11613152 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children and young adults connected to participating sites, including those entering adolescence and beyond, who consent to long-term follow-up.
✕Less likely to help
Participants who do not engage in long-term follow-up or who do not experience measurable changes in the studied domains may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project is part of a nationwide effort to follow thousands of youths over time, using brain imaging, cognitive tests, and health surveys. Researchers at the LIBR site will contribute data to a larger network and track participants from late childhood into young adulthood. The goal is to learn how experiences influence brain development and behavior as children grow up. Participants and families will stay engaged with periodic assessments to capture changes over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could improve strategies for supporting healthy brain development during adolescence.
How similar studies have gone: ABCD is a large, established longitudinal study with demonstrated feasibility and ongoing data collection across sites.
Where this research is happening
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Laureate Institute for Brain Research
Tulsa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Paulus, Martin P. — Laureate Institute for Brain Research
- Study coordinator: Paulus, Martin P.
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.