Understanding how early life experiences affect child brain development
The Healthy Brain and Child Development National Consortium Administrative Core
This study is looking at how different things in our environment and our health can affect how children's brains grow from birth to age 10, and it's for families with young kids who want to understand more about healthy development.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10885121 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of various environmental and biological factors on the brain development of children from birth to age 10. By studying a diverse group of 7,500 mothers and infants across the United States, the project aims to establish a comprehensive understanding of typical neurodevelopmental trajectories. The research employs advanced neuroimaging techniques, along with behavioral and physiological assessments, to gather extensive data on how factors like maternal health and environmental exposures influence child development. This information will help identify risks and promote healthier developmental outcomes for children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include mothers and their infants, particularly those from diverse backgrounds and varying environmental exposures.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 10 years or those not involved in the mother-infant dyad may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for promoting healthy brain development in children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding child development through similar approaches, indicating a strong potential for impactful findings.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chambers, Christina — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Chambers, Christina
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.