Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine At the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, we are deeply invested in cultivating the next genera

The Icahn Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offers leading-edge Master’s, PhD, dual-degree and non-degree programs in basic science, clinical research, public health, health care delivery, and genetic counseling, in addition to postdoctoral training opportunities. We are agilely positioned within the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS), and the expansive Mount Sinai Health System, in one of the most diverse and vibrant cities in the world, New York City, an international hub of biomedical innovation and industry. Providing an academically rigorous and stimulating environment, we are breaking down disciplinary barriers to foster collaboration and reach new frontiers. Ours is a community of scholars, ever inquisitive, making strategic and meaningful connections between science, medicine, education, and health care delivery. We encourage our faculty and students to take the kind of measured risks that drive innovation and spur advances.

At the Icahn School of Medicine, students in our PhD programs have opportunities to chart their own path. By receiving c...
11/19/2025

At the Icahn School of Medicine, students in our PhD programs have opportunities to chart their own path. By receiving consistent mentorship and rigorous training, they can lead the next generation of biomedical breakthroughs. Check out our the video below to learn more about the possibilities:
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We are accepting applications through Monday, December 1, 2025. Submit your completed application today to start your educational journey.

We’re excited to announce that members of our team from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences will be attending ABR...
11/13/2025

We’re excited to announce that members of our team from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences will be attending ABRCMS 2025 in San Antonio, Texas next week!

Visit us at booth #1012 to connect with our staff and learn more about our programs and opportunities.

Hosted by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), ABRCMS is one of the nation’s leading conferences supporting multidisciplinary science and workforce development.

There’s still time to register — don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a vibrant community of researchers, mentors, and future leaders in STEM. Follow the link to learn more: https://abrcms.org/

Few fields hold greater promise for advancing human health than regenerative medicine—and the Icahn School of Medicine a...
11/10/2025

Few fields hold greater promise for advancing human health than regenerative medicine—and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is leading the way.

Under the leadership of Sarah E. Millar, PhD, Dean for Academic and Scientific Affairs and Director of the Black Family Stem Cell Institute, Mount Sinai has launched the new Department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, bringing together world-class researchers dedicated to unlocking the body’s ability to repair and regenerate itself.

Over the past six years, Dr. Millar has recruited 13 pioneering scientists from leading institutions across the globe, expanding Mount Sinai’s expertise in brain and lung regeneration, neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders, liver biology, epithelial science, and stem cell–based disease modeling.

Their discoveries are redefining what’s possible in regenerative medicine—laying the foundation for new treatments for conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, lung injury, aging-related disease, and more. Together, this growing community of investigators is driving breakthroughs that will change how we understand, treat, and ultimately heal the human body.

This is the future of medicine—and it’s happening here at Mount Sinai. Read more in the full report here: https://mshs.co/47sEJrR

At the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, students in our MSBS and MDSAI programs have access to the extensive reso...
11/06/2025

At the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, students in our MSBS and MDSAI programs have access to the extensive resources of the Mount Sinai Health System.

Join us for an information session on Monday, November 10 from 10AM-11AM ET. Attending this session is Samuele Marro, PhD, Director of the Stem Cell Engineering Core. Register today to hear about research opportunities while completing your master’s degree at Mount Sinai: https://mshs.co/3DOgQ1H

Are you considering starting a master’s program in 2026? Get your questions answered so you choose the right program to ...
10/31/2025

Are you considering starting a master’s program in 2026? Get your questions answered so you choose the right program to help accomplish your career goals.

Join us on Tuesday, November 4 from 12PM-1PM ET for an information session. Register today to hear about the master’s programs at the Icahn School of Medicine.
https://mshs.co/4bHxFrp

Alongside Robert (Robbie) Samstein, MD, PhD, Mount Sinai PhD students Miriam Saffern and Natalie Vaninov are uncovering...
10/29/2025

Alongside Robert (Robbie) Samstein, MD, PhD, Mount Sinai PhD students Miriam Saffern and Natalie Vaninov are uncovering how the immune system interacts with cancer—and how those insights could lead to new ways of preventing and treating disease.

Drawn to the lab’s broad, pan-cancer focus and its connection to Mount Sinai’s Precision Immunology Institute, both students found mentorship that bridges data science, immunology, and translational medicine. Their collaborative work, recently published in Science, explored how immune genetics may reduce lung cancer risk—challenging conventional thinking about cancer prevention.

Read how Mount Sinai’s next generation of scientists are shaping the future of cancer immunology: https://mshs.co/47nJlQ5

Join us today October 29 from 4-5pm ET for a special information session featuring alumni from the Graduate School of Bi...
10/29/2025

Join us today October 29 from 4-5pm ET for a special information session featuring alumni from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Find out how our former students are using their doctoral degrees from Mount Sinai to impact science and medicine.

Register today to hear about their experiences and get your questions answered: https://mshs.co/4eWFLxw

The Center for Engineering and Precision Medicine (CEPM) is transforming how future innovators are trained at the inters...
10/24/2025

The Center for Engineering and Precision Medicine (CEPM) is transforming how future innovators are trained at the intersection of engineering and medicine. Led by Dr. Priti Balchandani and Dr. Deepak Vashishth, this partnership between the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is preparing students to drive breakthroughs in precision diagnostics and therapies.

Read more in the Specialty Report to learn more about this new program: https://mshs.co/47qOHsB

What are you looking for in a PhD program in Biomedical Sciences or Neuroscience? At the Graduate School of Biomedical S...
10/22/2025

What are you looking for in a PhD program in Biomedical Sciences or Neuroscience?

At the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Mount Sinai, our programs are tailored to your research interests, career development plans, and the living environment in which you will thrive. Join us for our next information session this evening from 4-5 PM. You’ll learn about our admissions process, the science we do, careers our graduates move into, as well as their personal experiences living and studying in New York City.

Sign up here: https://mshs.co/4g9WgHF

From generative models that support teaching and assessment to adaptive tools that personalize learning experiences, AI ...
10/17/2025

From generative models that support teaching and assessment to adaptive tools that personalize learning experiences, AI is no longer a distant concept—it’s already reshaping how we teach, learn, and think,” said Marta Filizola, PhD, Dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Mount Sinai.

The Inaugural AI in (Bio)Medical Education: Innovation in Teaching and Learning Symposium brought together leaders in education and technology—including Stephen Harmon, EdD and José Antonio Bowen, PhD—to explore responsible and ethical integration of AI in academic and clinical settings.

With Mount Sinai already being the first U.S. medical school to provide ChatGPT Edu access for students and faculty, this event marked another milestone in shaping the future of medical and graduate education. Read about this event to discover how we are using AI to improve patient outcomes and transform education: https://mshs.co/3KPhD5T

Our next PhD program information session focused on the Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutics training area is Monday, Oct...
10/17/2025

Our next PhD program information session focused on the Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutics training area is Monday, October 20 from 4-5pm ET. Students in this training area gain a thorough understanding of drugs and drug targets under investigation using a variety of approaches ranging from structural, computational, molecular, and cell biology to biochemistry and synthetic chemistry. Join us to hear from MTA Directors Michael Lazarus and Avner Schlessinger and ask them questions about the program: https://mshs.co/3NcFMB5

Celine Manigbas is a first-year student in our PhD in Biomedical Sciences program in the Genetics and Genomic Sciences t...
10/16/2025

Celine Manigbas is a first-year student in our PhD in Biomedical Sciences program in the Genetics and Genomic Sciences training area. She previously worked at Mount Sinai in the lab of Dr. Andrew Sharp working on tandem repeat research. Find out how that inspired her to continue her education here and how she hopes to become a principal investigator to mentor other scientists: https://mshs.co/4hfUZQ8

If you’re interested in our PhD program, there is still time to apply. We are accepting applications through December 1, 2025, so complete yours today.

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The Icahn Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offers leading-edge Master’s, PhD, dual-degree and non-degree programs in basic science, clinical research, public health, health care delivery, and genetic counseling, in addition to postdoctoral training opportunities. We are agilely positioned within the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS), and the expansive Mount Sinai Health System, in one of the most diverse and vibrant cities in the world, New York City, an international hub of biomedical innovation and industry. Providing an academically rigorous and stimulating environment, we are breaking down disciplinary barriers to foster collaboration and reach new frontiers. Ours is a community of scholars, ever inquisitive, making strategic and meaningful connections between science, medicine, education, and health care delivery. We encourage our faculty and students to take the kind of measured risks that drive innovation and spur advances.