How structural racism during pregnancy affects future heart and lung health
Official title: The impact of structural racism during pregnancy on future cardiopulmonary health
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-10879900 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how facing racism during pregnancy might affect women's heart and lung health later on, and it's for women from different backgrounds in New York City who want to share their experiences and help us understand these important connections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| 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 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $602,099 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL173843-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10879900 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are underrepresented and understudied women, particularly Black, Hispanic, and Asian individuals, who are currently pregnant or have recently given birth.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as part of the underrepresented groups being studied or those who are not currently pregnant may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how experiences of structural racism during pregnancy may lead to long-term heart and lung health issues for women. By studying a diverse group of underrepresented women from New York City, the project aims to understand the connections between pregnancy, environmental factors, and future cardiovascular and respiratory health. The study will utilize a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative data with personal experiences to explore these complex relationships over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for women by identifying critical factors that influence cardiovascular and respiratory health during and after pregnancy.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing social determinants of health, including structural racism, can significantly impact health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Alison G — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Lee, Alison G
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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.