The Department of Environmental Medicine and Climate Science is a leader in exposomics, environmental and community health, epidemiology, environmental pediatrics, and preventive and occupational medicine.
Our department is deeply committed to improving the prevention and treatment of disease, promoting better health, and discovering the mechanisms by which environmental factors impact our bodies. All diseases are influenced by our environment—even individuals with genetic diseases are affected by air, water, and soil pollution, as well as stress, poverty, and climate change. We define environment broadly and are shaping the future of environmental health research and clinical practice using interdisciplinary approaches while training the next generation of leaders in this field.
We are world leaders in the emerging field of exposomics, and our pioneering research programs are investigating a wide range of early environmental exposures and their impacts on health and development throughout life. Our approach builds on Mount Sinai’s legacy of excellence in environmental health, spanning more than 50 years. We continue to bring together world-class researchers, clinicians, and trainees who are making discoveries in the lab that translate to new interventions and treatments in patient care.