Translational Center for Child Maltreatment Studies (TCCMS) at Penn State
Official title: PROJECT 1: Penn State University's Translational Center for Child Maltreatment Studies (TCCMS)
Funded at Pennsylvania State University, the · NIH-11362682 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide research program follows young people with and without a history of maltreatment to understand how early adversity affects health now and in adulthood.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project start | April 20, 2017 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $720,443 |
| NIH project number | 5P50HD089922-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11362682 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are youths aged 8-13 with a history of maltreatment or without such history, plus ongoing engagement with the study as they transition to adulthood.
✕Less likely to help
Participants not experiencing maltreatment may have limited direct benefit beyond contributing to general knowledge.
What this research studies
This project continues a well-characterized group of youths aged 8-13 who were investigated for maltreatment, alongside comparison peers, to track their health as they move toward adulthood. Researchers will collect biannual data to map how early stress shapes biological systems and long-term well-being. The study aims to reveal mechanisms linking childhood maltreatment to later health outcomes so that interventions can be tailored to improve trajectories for affected youth.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Insights from this research could inform interventions to improve lifelong health for children who experience maltreatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous follow-up studies with maltreatment cohorts have yielded valuable links between early adversity and later health, supporting continued investigation.
Where this research is happening
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Pennsylvania State University, the
University Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schreier, Hannah Milena Caroline — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Schreier, Hannah Milena Caroline
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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.