Institute for Climate Change, Environmental Health, and Exposomics
Uncovering how environmental exposures shape human health
The story “Aesop, Analysis, Rigor, and Replication” centers on the theme of the importance of methodological rigor and replicability in scientific research. Through the correspondence between Dr. Donatello Tartaruga and Dr. Peter Hare, it explores the contrasting approaches to scientific inquiry and the consequences of prioritizing novelty and quantity of data over thoroughness and reliability.
This year, the Center on Health and Environment Across the LifeSpan (HEALS) Pilot Projects Program marks its ten-year anniversary. The Program bears a robust track record of providing seed funding for groundbreaking research that has identified key environmental drivers of human health.
Dr. Wright joined Corey Powell, Co-Editor in Chief on the OpenMind podcast for an in-depth discussion, unravelling how everyday elements like air pollution, dietary habits, and emotional experiences create a “toxic soup” that can affect cognitive functions from infancy to old age.
Mount Sinai Center on Health and Environment Across the LifeSpan (HEALS) is pleased to announce its 16th call for pilot grant proposals. The Center’s aim is to foster innovative research and multidisciplinary collaborations in the field of environmental health sciences. This funding opportunity invites researchers from diverse disciplines to submit proposals for pilot projects that address critical environmental health issues and contribute to the advancement of our understanding of environmental exposures and their impacts on human health.
The Society of Toxicology’s annual meeting features Institute for Climate Change, Environmental Health, and Exposomics on SOT TV.
Rosalind J. Wright, MD, MPH, appointed inaugural Dean for Public Health and Chair of the new Department of Public Health to spearhead a state-of-the-art curriculum in public health research, education, and practice that will systematically integrate with medicine, population health, global health, neurosciences, environmental medicine, data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) disciplines.
“We know that chemicals are present that wouldn’t be allowed in products for children,” says Sarah Evans, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
The 2024 Exposome Day webinar explores environmental risk factors and postpartum depression.
Metadata—it is commonly defined as data about data, but like other “meta” examples that’s too basic and doesn’t tell the whole story. In fact, sometimes a variable can serve as “data” to predict an outcome, and in other cases the same variable is used as “metadata”.
The third volume of “Healthy World, Healthy You” highlights community gardens and nutrition. Isabella and Joel take their friends along for the latest (and tastiest!) adventure – joining the local community garden food program.
Drs. Maida Galvez, Nancy Sloan, and Sofia Curdumi Pendley participated in the Bronx IN-Tech Academy Careers Day hosted by HEALS community partner Futures Ignite where they shared information about their career paths in public health and medicine with middle and high schoolers.
This is the eighth exposome symposium organized by the Mount Sinai Institute for Climate Change, Environmental Health, and Exposomics since 2018, and the first convened in partnership with the Institute on Health Disparities, Equity and the Exposome at Meharry Medical College.
Like music, biology is rhythmic, we sleep every 24 hours, we secrete hormones at predictable levels depending on the time of day, even our body temperature rhythmically changes throughout the day.
PM2.5 has long been recognized as a significant health concern, with strong links to increased mortality and morbidity. It often disproportionately affects minority and low-income communities.
Top Tips for a Green and Healthy Holiday from the Children’s Environmental Health Center
The Institute for Exposomic Research has been renamed the Institute for Climate Change, Environmental Health, and Exposomics. This new name reflects the close integration of exposomic and environmental health research at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and emphasizes our ongoing commitment to addressing public health issues driven by climate change.
PREHS programs, first launched in 2021, have been established by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) in partnership with the Pediatric and Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) at the three institutions: the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Emory University, and the University of Washington.
Mount Sinai researchers have discovered a link between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) substances and an increased risk for thyroid cancer, according to a study published in eBioMedicine.
Halloween is a fun time for kids: trick-or-treating, classroom parties, dressing up and costumes and more. But we understand safety is a concern for moms and dads, which is why we’ve come up with these 11 easy tips and tricks to make Halloween a safe and fun activity for all!
Liver cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Molecular changes that may support the initiation of cancer are new prevention opportunities and can be identified by analysis of omics datasets from cancer epidemiology cohorts.
Guest writer, Ava Rubinstein, a Summer 2023 intern at Mount Sinai, writes about the new “smart” composting bins in New York City. She writes that they allow local communities to reduce their carbon footprint in their own neighborhoods and help lower our global emissions.
Dr. Merced-Nieves, PhD, is interviewed by Contemporary Pediatrics Editor Joshua Fitch, discussing her August 2023 study examining the association of prenatal exposures to a metal mixture and stress and the potential health effects.
Researchers place a high value on memory, and without memory how could we function, how could we learn, how could we even find our way home? We judge someone with a good memory to be fortunate and seldom consider any downsides to remembering.
Asian Americans have significantly higher exposure than other ethnic or racial groups to PFAS, a family of thousands of synthetic chemicals also known as “toxic forever” chemicals, Mount Sinai-led researchers report. People frequently encounter PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in everyday life, and these exposures carry potentially adverse health impacts, according to the study published in Environmental Science and Technology.
The NIEHS core centers support multidisciplinary research in environmental health and exposomics.
Type 2 diabetes is a major public health concern rising rapidly, with the number of people diagnosed with the disease worldwide more than doubling in the past 20 years. Researchers from the Mount Sinai Institute for Exposomic Research found that exposure to air pollution was associated with higher risks for developing diabetes.
Nutrition plays a critical role in shaping microbiome health. Learn how researchers at Mount Sinai’s Institute for Exposomic Research unveil the complex relationship between human diet and the gut microbiome.
The 2023 Exposome Day webinar explored how the environment shapes women’s reproductive health over 40. Replay the webinar.
Dr. Maida Galvez, Professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health and the Department of Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, has been appointed to the New York City Board of Health by the City Council
Eco-Friendly Parks for All, a coalition of environmental, public health and political action organizations, has teamed up with the New York City Parks and Recreation Department and the Stonyfield dairy company to celebrate the success of pilot organic land management programs at nine sites across the five boroughs.
Smoke from wildfires in Canada is affecting air quality in parts of the U.S. Northeast. Understand the risks to children and how to protect them.
“Begin at the beginning,” the King said, very gravely, “and go on till you come to the end.” Lewis Carroll
Addressing the environmental impacts of the waste transfer stations on health and quality of life of neighboring residents in Jamaica, Queens
The Gut and Microbiome Lunchtime Chat has generated many follow up questions. Gain in-depth insights on the impact of nutrition on gut health from a leading expert in the field.
Mount Sinai scientists are reconstructing air pollution exposure at a 50-meter by 50-meter spot at more than 200 million locations in urban U.S. areas, going back 20 years
LinusBio, a 2021 spinoff company from Mount Sinai, announced a Series A venture capital funding to deliver a novel platform that bridges genomics, the environment, and biological response. The company’s platform is based on new methods and technology developed by scientists at the Institute for Exposomic Research at Mount Sinai.
Proper cleaning, disinfecting, and handwashing are important to prevent the spread of infections. However, chemicals in some products can be harmful to your health. Protect your family from chemical exposures by choosing safer products and practices.
Researchers from Mount Sinai Institute for Exposomic Research found that exposure to chemicals commonly found in drinking water and everyday household products may result in reduced fertility in women by as much as 40 percent
“Begin at the beginning,” the King said, very gravely, “and go on till you come to the end.” Lewis Carroll
A lunchtime chat webinar by Rosalind J. Wright, MD, MPH, Co-Director, Mount Sinai Institute For Exposomic Research
The gut microbiome is the community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tract and play a crucial role in human health. Dr. Walker will explain how the types of food we eat can affect the balance of bacteria in our gut and impact our overall health. Dr. Walker will also explore the potential benefits of probiotics and other strategies for maintaining a healthy gut microbiome.
On February 8th, faculty and staff from across the Mount Sinai Health System came together with East Harlem community partners, friends, and family to celebrate the life and legacy of Barbara Brenner, DrPh, MSW.
Air pollution is a major public health concern that has been linked to a number of health problems, including heart disease. In this webinar, Dr. Hadley will discuss the latest scientific research on the connection between air pollution and heart health and what individuals can do to reduce their risk.
PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are found in everyday products such as non-stick cookware and waterproof clothing and can accumulate in the body over time. Dr. Valvi will discuss the health risks related to PFAS and how to protect yourself and your family from them.
“Things are only impossible until they’re not.”- Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Resolve to reduce your climate change impact in the new year by taking steps to reduce your carbon footprint – and encourage your friends and neighbors to do the same.
Environment is Shaping the Health of Generations: What scientists want you to know to protect your children, families, and communities.
Dr. Martha M. (Mara) Téllez Rojo, a Mexican National Institute of Public Health member and a principal investigator in the PROGRESS cohort, was awarded the “Dr. Everardo Landa” Award. The award was presented to her by the National Academy of Medicine in Mexico for the best admission article.
Air and noise pollution generated by gas leaf blowers (GLBs) pose multiple hazards to human health
Understanding how our social environment impacts our health is key to unlocking effective interventions that promote health and well-being. Let’s think about this in the context of what gives us joy in life: love, music, and happy memories.