Investigating health effects of exposures from the World Trade Center disaster on children and pregnant women.
Exposomic Approach to Identifying WTC Exposures and Effects in Survivor Youth.
This study is looking at how the experiences of pregnant women and children near the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, might affect their health as they grow older, especially in relation to asthma and other health issues, using advanced lab tests to understand the chemicals they were exposed to.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10866339 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the health impacts of psychological and chemical exposures experienced by pregnant women and children near the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. By utilizing advanced molecular laboratory technologies, the study aims to measure a wide range of chemicals and their biological effects on health. The goal is to identify potential long-term health consequences for these individuals as they grow older, particularly concerning conditions like asthma and altered lipid levels. This comprehensive approach seeks to fill the knowledge gap regarding the physical health effects of early life exposure to the WTC disaster.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children and pregnant women who lived, worked, or attended school near the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
Not a fit: Patients who were not in the vicinity of the World Trade Center during the disaster are unlikely to benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and management of health issues faced by children and pregnant women exposed to the WTC disaster.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in identifying health impacts from similar environmental exposures, making this approach both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Herbstman, Julie Beth — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Herbstman, Julie Beth
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.