Shaping the future of education at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
After Sharpening His Engineering Skills in Industry, Karan Lingineni Gets a Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR), Building on a Passion for Research-Driven Approaches to Clinical Care
After earning dual degrees in Computer Science and Neurobiology from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2022, Karan Lingineni moved to Seattle and worked at Amazon’s Alexa AI division, then later at Kyndryl (formerly IBM Cloud Consulting), where he served as...
Driven by a Passion for Immunology, Gvantsa Pantsulaia Deeply Advances Her Understanding of the Field With a Master of Science in Biomedical Science (MSBS) Degree
Nothing fascinates Gvantsa Pantsulaia, MSBS, more than learning how immune cells communicate, recognize threats, and coordinate responses, which she describes as “watching a movie unfold.” In the following Q&A, she discusses the experiences that shaped her and...
Krystine Ferreira Recounts Unforgettable Experiences and Gaining a Vast New Skill Set on the Road to Earning a Master of Science in Epidemiology at Mount Sinai
Krystine Ferreira, who earned a Master of Science in Epidemiology in 2025 from Mount Sinai’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, wanted to further explore the intersectionality of sociology and biomolecular science. In the following Q&A, she discusses how she...
Unparalleled Research Opportunities, Strong Mentorship—and His Own Curiosity: Harsev Singh Reveals How He Excelled in Mount Sinai’s Master of Science in Biomedical Science Program
Harsev Singh, who earned a Master of Science in Biomedical Science (MSBS) degree in 2025 from Mount Sinai’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, says he was encouraged to explore his interests and ask big questions. In the following Q&A, Mr. Singh reveals how...
Shaped by Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Ahana Chowdhury Pursues a Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree, Aiming To Improve How Health Care Is Delivered in Communities
Ahana Chowdhury, who earned an MPH degree in 2025 from Mount Sinai’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, started the program with a firm belief—that public health must extend beyond the clinic. In the following Q&A, Ms. Chowdhury discusses what she learned and...
What Did Alberto M. Prieto Barreiro Gain in Mount Sinai’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) Program? ‘A Broader Understanding of How Different Sectors of Health Care—Policy, Finance, Operations—Interconnect To Impact Patient Outcomes’
In June 2025, Mr. Prieto Barreiro earned an MHA from Mount Sinai’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The program’s focus on innovation, equity, and operational excellence, he says, aligned perfectly with what he was seeking. In the following Q&A, he explains...