Analyzing how environmental chemicals affect human health across all ages
Official title: Mount Sinai HHEAR Network Targeted Lab Hub
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-11114045 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how certain chemicals in our environment, like metals and pesticides, can affect our health at different stages of life, and it's designed for anyone interested in understanding the risks these exposures might pose to our well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | June 12, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $500,950 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CES026561-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11114045 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals of all ages who may have been exposed to environmental chemicals, particularly those with health conditions related to such exposures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not been exposed to environmental chemicals or who do not have health conditions related to these exposures may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on measuring targeted chemical exposures that impact human health and development throughout different life stages. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai will utilize advanced laboratory techniques and automated data processing to analyze various biomarkers related to environmental exposures, such as metals and pesticides. By collaborating with NIH-funded researchers, the project aims to provide insights into how these exposures contribute to disease risk. The laboratory will also develop new biomarkers tailored to the specific needs of researchers, enhancing the understanding of environmental health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of how environmental factors influence health, potentially guiding public health policies and interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using similar approaches to analyze environmental exposures and their health impacts, indicating a strong foundation for this project.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wright, Robert O — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Wright, Robert O
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.