Exposomics and Public Health
In this podcast, guest host Raja Flores, MD, interviews Rosalind J. Wright, MD, MPH, and Robert O. Wright, MD, MPH about the field of exposomics. An exciting and dynamic field of scientific research, exposomics studies the impact of environmental factors on health, going beyond genetics to understand how exposures from conception to the present day affect well-being. They discuss how data like air quality, diet, and stress levels, combined with advanced computational analysis, can provide insights into disease development and prevention. Their conversation highlights the importance of mapping environmental exposures and leveraging technology to improve health outcomes.
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Raja Flores
Hi. Welcome to the vitals here at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Where we have a great show for you today. My name is Roger Flores. I am the host today, filling in for Leslie Schlichter.
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Raja Flores
I happen to be the chairman of thoracic surgery here at Mount Sinai. And today we are welcoming, two experts in the field of exposome ICS.
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Raja Flores
What is exposomics? Basically, it is a field that studies the effect of environment,
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Raja Flores
different environmental factors that influence somebody's health. And we have two of the world experts here at Mount Sinai, doctor Rosalind Wright and Doctor Bob Wright. And they head the Institute for Exposome ICS.
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Raja Flores
All right. So
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Raja Flores
welcome, Bob and Roslyn. Right. To our show today. And can you.
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Raja Flores
And just for full disclosure, I they're both married. Just so everybody know.
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Robert O. Wright
To each other.
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Raja Flores
And to each other,