Creating a database to understand chemical exposures and their health effects
Official title: Exposome Correlation and Interpretation Database (ECID)
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-10904958 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful database that looks at how different chemicals in our environment might affect our health, especially in relation to diseases like cancer and heart problems, so that patients can better understand these connections and find ways to prevent or treat their conditions.
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 | August 11, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $844,998 |
| NIH project number | 5U24ES035386-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10904958 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals exposed to various environmental chemicals, particularly those with conditions related to cancer, cardiovascular diseases, or neurological disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not exposed to significant environmental chemicals or who do not have related health conditions may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing the Exposome Correlation and Interpretation Database (ECID), which aims to catalog and interpret the relationships between various chemicals found in our environment and their effects on human health. By analyzing data from biomonitoring and chemical analysis, the project seeks to uncover how these chemicals may contribute to diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular issues, and neurological disorders. Patients can benefit from this research as it will provide insights into how chemical exposures relate to health outcomes, potentially leading to better prevention and treatment strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of how environmental chemicals impact health, enabling better prevention and treatment of diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in understanding chemical exposures and their health impacts, making this approach promising and relevant.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barupal, Dinesh — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Barupal, Dinesh
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.