An educational program for analyzing large-scale brain data responsibly
Official title: ABCD-ReproNim: An Educational Program for Responsible and Reproducible Analyses of Complex, Large-Scale Data
Funded at Florida International University · NIH-11031663 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help researchers learn how to responsibly analyze data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study, focusing on important factors like culture and environment, so they can improve their skills and produce reliable results that benefit everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida International University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Miami, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $315,533 |
| NIH project number | 1R25DA061824-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11031663 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program include researchers and students interested in neuroimaging and adolescent health who seek to improve their data analysis skills.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not have an interest in data analysis may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program offers training for researchers on how to responsibly and reproducibly analyze data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study. It focuses on improving skills in data analysis, particularly in understanding cultural and environmental variables, and handling longitudinal data. Participants will engage in hands-on instruction and learn best practices for data use, ensuring that their analyses are efficient and reproducible. The program aims to fill gaps identified in previous training efforts and enhance the overall quality of research in this area.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more reliable and valid findings in studies related to adolescent brain development.
How similar studies have gone: Previous iterations of this educational program have been well-received and demonstrated success in training researchers in reproducible data analysis.
Where this research is happening
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Florida International University
Miami, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Laird, Angela R — Florida International University
- Study coordinator: Laird, Angela R
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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.