Mount Sinai's Work on Early Life and Child Development
Mount Sinai ECHO site for Perinatal Environment and Development Studies
This project at Mount Sinai aims to understand how experiences before and shortly after birth might influence a child's brain development and their risk for anxiety and depression later in life.
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-11319132 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are looking into how experiences during pregnancy and early childhood can shape a child's brain development. Our goal is to understand why some children develop anxiety and depression, which are common conditions affecting many young people. We believe that a combination of environmental factors, genetics, and different life stages play a role in how a child's brain develops. By studying a large group of children over time, we hope to identify early signs and protective factors that can help prevent these conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for pregnant individuals and families with children and adolescents, particularly those interested in understanding early life influences on mental health.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate treatment for existing conditions may not directly benefit from this foundational research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new ways to identify children at risk for anxiety and depression early on, allowing for more effective prevention and support.
How similar studies have performed: While some links between prenatal exposures and neurodevelopment are known, this project aims to fill gaps by studying a large population over time to understand complex interactions.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wright, Rosalind J — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Wright, Rosalind J
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.