An overview of cohort studies in brain science research

Driven by the development of evidence-based medicine, cohort studies provide reliable and scientific evidence for brain health and neurological disorders. This review provides a concise introduction to several internationally renowned classical cohorts, highlighting their notable contributions to brain health research. Additionally, it provides a brief introduction to disease-specific cohorts in the field of brain science along with their research outcomes. Moreover, the review examines Chinese cohorts related to brain health and discusses the significant findings from the related studies. Increased interdisciplinary cooperation and cohort data sharing are expected to generate new ideas and scientific standards for the early diagnosis of neurological diseases and personalized prevention and treatment strategies in the future, thereby effectively improving brain health.