Integrating Exposomics and Neuroimaging to Uncover Risk Factors and Neural Mechanisms of PTSD in 9/11 Responders
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (US EDT, UTC -4)
Hosted by: The SOT Risk Assessment and Mixtures Specialty Sections
Registration is not required for this free webinar.
After the 9/11 attacks, over 50,000 responders faced severe health challenges, including a high rate of persistent PTSD. The World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) helps monitor and treat these issues. Recent research indicates worsening physical and mental health among responders, linked to their WTC experiences.
To explore the risk factors, researchers used an exposomic approach to analyze various exposures and their impact on health outcomes like PTSD and respiratory issues. They also employed a new imaging method, the Anatomical Connectivity Fingerprint (ACF), to study brain changes in responders with PTSD compared to controls.
The study highlights the need to consider combined exposures and specific neural mechanisms in disaster response. These insights are crucial for developing targeted treatments and preventive measures for similar future events
Speakers:
Megan K. Horton, PhD MPH, Professor, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health
Azzurra Invernizzi, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health
Registration is not required for this free webinar.