Detecting early signs of disorders from environmental exposures
Early Warning Systems for Childhood and Adult Disorders
This study is looking at how things in our environment during pregnancy and early life can affect health later on, and it aims to find early signs of potential health issues so that we can catch them sooner and help prevent them.
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 ID | NIH-11065475 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how environmental exposures during fetal and early postnatal life can lead to various disorders later in life. By identifying biochemical signatures that indicate these disorders, the project aims to create a framework for early detection, potentially years before traditional clinical signs appear. The approach focuses on understanding the natural rhythms of human physiology, such as hormonal cycles, to improve diagnostic methods. This could allow for timely interventions that could prevent or mitigate the development of these disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have experienced significant environmental exposures during pregnancy or early childhood.
Not a fit: Patients with disorders that are not influenced by early environmental factors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enable early detection and prevention of disorders, significantly improving health outcomes for individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in early detection of diseases through biochemical markers, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Arora, Manish — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Arora, Manish
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 below.