Limited Competition for the Continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Data Analysis Resource (U24 Clinical Trials Optional)

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) is seeking applications for the continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Data Analysis Resource. The consortium aims to determine how adolescent alcohol-related disruption of normal brain growth patterns affects brain functioning in emerging adulthood. The project will continue to follow participants up to 37 years of age and acquire data critical to understanding how early versus late onset drinking during adolescence differentially impacts drinking behavior in adulthood. Key aspects of the project include: • The consortium uses an accelerated longitudinal design and has acquired data on over 800 individuals between the ages of 12 to 32 years. • The project will provide valuable information for developing evidence-based alcohol prevention strategies and early intervention approaches. • The estimated funding for the project is $600,000, and the estimated award date is July 1, 2027.