Fig. 1.

The UNITY project aims to identify sensitive, responsive, and predictive measures of maturing brain structure and function by characterizing patterns of neurodevelopment across a large and diverse meta-cohort of children. To achieve this aim, the GlobalMap project includes 5 areas or ‘pillars’ of focus: 1. MRI physics and engineering to develop and optimize novel acquisition methods tailored for low-field MRI; 2. Data and analysis method sharing; 3. Data harmonization through shared protocols, phantoms, and rigorous QA/QC protocols; 4. Capacity building in low-field pediatric neuroimaging through site-by-site training of research and clinical personnel on patient handling, data acquisition, and data analysis; and 5. Capacity building in MRI physics and low-field MR image interpretation.