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A description of the ABCD organizational structure and communication framework
Allison M Auchter1, Margie Hernandez Mejia1, Charles J Heyser1
1University of California, San Diego, Department of Psychiatry, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA.
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
|May 1, 2018
Summary
The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study tracks 11,500 children's brain development and health for 10 years. Its matrix management structure ensures collaboration and information sharing for study success.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study is the largest longitudinal study on child brain development and health in the U.S.
- It involves comprehensive assessments of 11,500 children over a 10-year period.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a robust governance and communication framework for a large-scale, multi-institutional research endeavor.
- To facilitate collaborative decision-making and effective dissemination of findings related to adolescent brain development and health.
Main Methods:
- Utilizes a Matrix Management approach, drawing from organizational theory.
- Integrates input from diverse stakeholders including participating institutions, workgroups, committees, federal partners, and external advisors.
- Leverages broad expertise to ensure the study's operational success and scientific integrity.
Main Results:
- The study's organizational structure effectively integrates multi-institutional collaboration.
- The governance framework supports efficient decision-making and information dissemination.
- The consortium structure is designed to maximize the utilization of collective expertise.
Conclusions:
- The implemented Matrix Management structure is crucial for the successful execution of large-scale, longitudinal research like the ABCD study.
- Effective organizational design is key to managing complex scientific collaborations and ensuring the advancement of knowledge in adolescent brain development.
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