Tuesday, June 9, 2026 1pm to 1:45pm
Yaguang Wei, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Hannah Thompson, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
25 minute talk + 20 minute Q&A
Moderator: Ellen Lautenberg, Advisory Board Chair, Mount Sinai Institute for Exposomic Research
Yaguang Wei, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine, and Hannah Thompson, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, study how air pollution and related environmental exposures influence cancer risk, disease progression, and patient outcomes. Their work connects environmental health research with clinical care with the goal of improving health outcomes.
In this webinar, Drs. Wei and Thompson will present new insights on air pollution and cancer outcomes, highlighting emerging evidence linking environmental exposures to cancer. They will discuss how research findings are informing clinical decision-making and identify opportunities to translate environmental health science into more personalized and equitable care. The talk will also explore key gaps in knowledge and future directions for integrating exposure science into clinical practice.
This community webinar is part of the Mount Sinai Institute for Exposomic Research Environment and Health Lunchtime Chat Series. Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are advancing research that reveals how environmental exposures—from air pollution and chemicals to social and lifestyle factors—shape health across the lifespan. Through this webinar series, we translate discovery into action, connecting groundbreaking science to real-world insights that empower families and communities to make informed choices and support long-term health.
