Stories about research and scientific development at Mount Sinai
A Top Mount Sinai Neuroscience PhD Student Writes a Winning Essay as She Proposes Mentorship Initiatives Encouraging a Love for Science and Medicine in Rural America
When Anna Bright, a Neuroscience PhD student at Mount Sinai's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, was growing up in rural Tennessee, it was not easy to imagine a career in science. Who would be her role model? "My story is not unique," says Ms. Bright. "Countless...
Mount Sinai Ranked a Global Leader in Health Care Research
In the Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders list released in June, the Mount Sinai Health System earned top marks: among health care institutions in the United States and North America, it was No. 5 for its research output. When compared against health care institutions around the world, Mount Sinai ranked sixth.
Stories Behind the Science: Dennis S. Charney, MD, and Psychiatry
Dennis S. Charney, MD, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, created a legacy by serving as Dean for 18 years—one of the longest tenures of any medical school dean in the United States. His research career has been just as...
Annual Symposium of the Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Institute Emphasizes Bold Discussions and Innovation in Health Care
The 13th annual symposium of the Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Institute (BMEII) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai emphasized bold discussions and innovation in health care. The event featured distinguished worldwide academic and industry leaders who...
Working on the Front Lines During the Early Days of the Pandemic Helped Her Commit to a Career in Clinical Research
When the first of several waves of COVID-19 cases hit New York City, Nicole Simons, MA, had just landed her first big job out of school as a research coordinator at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. In a matter of days, her dream job was eliminated, along...
How Mount Sinai Enabled One Data Scientist to Thrive in the Master of Biomedical Data Science and AI Program
Neeloy Bose, a first-year student in the Master of Biomedical Data Science and AI program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, was already working in a laboratory and understood the importance of “Big Data.” But he concluded that in order to reach his...
How Mount Sinai Equipped Vibhor Mahajan, PhD, With the Skills to Bridge Clinical Research, Public Health, and Entrepreneurship
Vibhor Mahajan, PhD, earned his PhD in Clinical Research in January 2025 from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Prior to that, he completed a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Healthcare Management. He now works as a Program Manager of Education and...
How Mount Sinai Unlocked a Student’s Passion for Biomedical Research
As he embarked on a career after graduating college, Henry Weith did not initially think about continuing his education beyond a bachelor’s degree. Instead, he focused on finding the right job in industry. Now a third-year student in the PhD in Biomedical Sciences...
Racing to Stop a Pandemic: The Critical Role of Clinical Trials
When the COVID-19 pandemic ramped up in New York City in March 2020, the disease was so novel there was no approved treatment for it. “We saw people come to the hospital with COVID-19, and without specialized treatments, many died,” said Sean Liu, MD, PhD, Associate...