Understanding WTC Exposures and Health in Youth Survivors
Exposomic Approach to Identifying WTC Exposures and Effects in Survivor Youth.
This project looks at how different exposures from the World Trade Center disaster might affect the long-term health of young people who were there.
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-11066411 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to understand the physical health effects on children and pregnant women who were near the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, as these effects are not as well understood as the psychological impacts. We know that exposures during critical developmental periods can lead to health issues later in life. Researchers will use advanced molecular technology to measure thousands of chemicals and the body's responses to them, creating a full picture of both chemical and psychological exposures. This comprehensive approach will help connect these exposures to health outcomes as the exposed children grow older.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for individuals who were pregnant women or children living, working, or attending school near the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
Not a fit: Patients who were not exposed to the World Trade Center disaster as children or during pregnancy would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help us better understand and predict long-term health problems in people exposed to the WTC disaster as children, potentially leading to better preventative care or treatments.
How similar studies have performed: While psychological effects are known, the physical health effects of early life WTC exposure are poorly understood, making this a novel area of focus using advanced molecular techniques.
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.