Stories about research and scientific development at Mount Sinai
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...
A Mount Sinai Medical Student, Whose Work Helped a Young Boy Recover From Nearly Drowning, Reflects on Her Research and Aspirations
Helen Gordan, a second-year medical student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, recently won best clinical case abstract at the New York Chapter of the American College of Cardiology Fellows in Training competition. Her abstract titled “Unraveling a...
New Curriculum for the Master of Science in Biomedical Science Program Provides More Options for Students
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, part of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, has announced a new curriculum structure for its Master of Science in Biomedical Science (MSBS) program. The MSBS program, started in 2005, features the multidisciplinary...