Exploring how hurricanes affect heart health over time
Official title: Understanding the long-term effects of hurricanes on cardiovascular health and outcomes
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-10881719 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how hurricanes, like Hurricane Sandy, can affect heart health over time, especially for older adults and those with fewer resources, to help us better support communities that are hit by these disasters.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | July 4, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $167,998 |
| NIH project number | 5K08HL163329-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10881719 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 65 and older, particularly those with low socioeconomic status or functional impairments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 or those without cardiovascular health concerns may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the long-term effects of hurricanes on cardiovascular health, particularly focusing on older adults and those with low socioeconomic status. It aims to understand how the stress and disruption caused by hurricanes can lead to lasting cardiovascular issues. By analyzing data from Hurricane Sandy's impact on New York City, the study will identify vulnerable populations and quantify the enduring effects of such disasters on heart health. The findings could help improve disaster preparedness and response for at-risk communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better disaster management strategies that protect the cardiovascular health of vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has documented short-term cardiovascular effects of hurricanes, but this study aims to explore the largely untested long-term impacts.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ghosh, Arnab Kumar — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Ghosh, Arnab Kumar
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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.