Detecting early signs of disorders from environmental exposures

Early Warning Systems for Childhood and Adult Disorders

NIH-funded research Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-11065475

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 typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (New York, United States)
Project IDNIH-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

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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