NowIKnowMyABCD: A global resource hub for researchers using data from the ABCD Study

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Developmental Psychology
• Data Science

Background:

• The Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study is a large-scale initiative with over 11,000 participants.
• The study has generated substantial data but lacked a unified support system for researchers.
• Navigating and analyzing the extensive ABCD dataset presented challenges for the research community.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish the first centralized documentation and communication resource for ABCD Study researchers.
• To provide a user-focused website and moderated discussion board for data navigation and analysis support.
• To foster transparency, collaboration, and open science within the ABCD research community.

Main Methods:

• Developed NowIKnowMyABCD, a publicly available resource for ABCD Study data users.
• Created a user-focused website featuring resources, tutorials, and a live update feed.
• Implemented a moderated discussion board for researcher guidance and peer-to-peer troubleshooting.

Main Results:

• NowIKnowMyABCD is the first centralized platform of its kind for the ABCD Study.
• The resource comprises a website and a discussion board to support researchers.
• It aims to facilitate easier access and analysis of the ABCD Study data.

Conclusions:

• NowIKnowMyABCD addresses a critical need for centralized support in the ABCD research community.
• The platform is designed to evolve with community participation.
• It promotes enhanced collaboration and adherence to open science practices for adolescent brain development research.