Investigating how environmental and biological factors affect brain development in children.
Healthy Brain and Child Development National Consortium Data Coordinating Center
This study is looking at how different factors in our environment and our genes affect how children grow and develop from birth to childhood, and it’s inviting 7,500 pregnant women to join in so we can learn more about keeping kids healthy and happy as they grow up.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10877100 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the neurodevelopment of children from infancy through childhood by examining the effects of various environmental, genetic, and biological factors. The study will recruit a diverse group of 7,500 pregnant women and follow their families for a decade, collecting extensive data through neuroimaging, behavioral assessments, and biospecimen analysis. By utilizing advanced methodologies and a multidisciplinary approach, the research aims to create a comprehensive data resource that can inform future studies on child health and development.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include pregnant women and their children from diverse backgrounds, particularly those who can contribute to a comprehensive understanding of child development.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or whose children are older than 11 years may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for promoting healthy brain development in children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar longitudinal studies that investigate child development and the impact of various factors on health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smyser, Christopher Daniel — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Smyser, Christopher Daniel
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 below.