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.

Join us for our next PhD program information session today, Monday, October 13 from 4-5pm ET. Microbiology training area...
10/08/2025

Join us for our next PhD program information session today, Monday, October 13 from 4-5pm ET. Microbiology training area Co-Directors Jean Lim and Domenico Tortorella will share insights about the program and answer questions about research and training opportunities. Register now to secure your spot at this session: https://mshs.co/3zRLd5E

Ashley Richardson, MS is a third year PhD in Biomedical Sciences student in the Immunology training area. She previously...
10/07/2025

Ashley Richardson, MS is a third year PhD in Biomedical Sciences student in the Immunology training area. She previously completed our MSBS program in 2020. Watch her interview to find out how the MSBS program’s training, mentorship, and flexibility allowed her to explore different career options and apply for a PhD program: https://mshs.co/42ZN9nG

Our PhD in Neuroscience program provides rigorous training that emphasizes translational and transformative discoveries ...
10/02/2025

Our PhD in Neuroscience program provides rigorous training that emphasizes translational and transformative discoveries about the molecules, cells, circuits, and behaviors that constitute nervous system function in health and disease. Join us for an information session on Monday, October 6 from 4-5pm ET to hear from Program Director George Huntley about research and training opportunities. Register today to find out what a PhD in Neuroscience can do for your career: https://mshs.co/3ZF2HMO

The Icahn School of Medicine is excited to announce that we have created the Department of Graduate Education. Marta Fil...
10/01/2025

The Icahn School of Medicine is excited to announce that we have created the Department of Graduate Education. Marta Filizola, PhD, Dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, will serve as the Founding Chair.

This new department will centralize the academic administration of all Graduate School degree programs and provide direct oversight of:
- Graduate teaching
- Program accreditations
- Faculty development initiatives related to teaching
- Continued strategic development and expansion of programs to prepare students for impactful careers in biomedical and health science

Under Dr. Filizola’s leadership, the Department of Graduate Education will issue primary faculty appointments, develop, enforce, and promote performance standards for teaching, enhance organizational integration, improve operational efficiency, expand workforce development, and ensure academic excellence. Look out for more information coming soon about this new department.

Chinonso Nwakama is a third-year student in our MD-PhD program studying Neuroscience. His research focuses on better und...
10/01/2025

Chinonso Nwakama is a third-year student in our MD-PhD program studying Neuroscience. His research focuses on better understanding opioid induced neurodegeneration. While completing his undergraduate degree, he had a summer internship at Mount Sinai and saw firsthand how research impacted the patient experience. Discover how his passion for research led him to a dual degree program at the Icahn School of Medicine: https://mshs.co/46KRwnI

We are accepting applications for our PhD programs until Monday, December 1st. Start your application today to begin your research journey at Mount Sinai.

From navigating the difficulties of COVID-19 to completing her Master of Public Health (MPH) at Mount Sinai, Ahana Chowd...
09/30/2025

From navigating the difficulties of COVID-19 to completing her Master of Public Health (MPH) at Mount Sinai, Ahana Chowdhury has transformed her personal challenges into a powerful mission: building healthier, more equitable communities. Read her story and discover how the MPH program helps students turn purpose into impact: https://mshs.co/46GD7cg

We are accepting applications for the MPH program for Spring 2026. Complete and submit your application by Saturday, November 1st to be considered.

Why wait until next fall to begin graduate school? The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the Icahn School of Med...
09/25/2025

Why wait until next fall to begin graduate school? The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is now offering early January matriculation for our Master of Science in Biomedical Science (MSBS) and Master of Science in Biomedical Data Science and AI (MDSAI) programs. Join our next information session on Tuesday, September 30 from 4-5pm ET to learn more about these programs. Discover what a master’s degree from Mount Sinai can do for your career: https://mshs.co/3DOgQ1H

Harsev Singh’s journey through Mount Sinai’s MSBS program shows what’s possible when curiosity meets opportunity. From h...
09/24/2025

Harsev Singh’s journey through Mount Sinai’s MSBS program shows what’s possible when curiosity meets opportunity. From hands-on musculoskeletal research to mentorship from Dr. James Iatridis, his story is a powerful example of how this program shapes future physician-scientists. Read Harsev’s story to find out how his training at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences prepared him for the next stage of his career: https://mshs.co/4nGy1U9

The MSBS program is now accepting applications for spring admission. International students should apply by Nov. 1st and students in the United States should apply by Dec. 1st.

For this year’s Lab Coat Ceremony, students heard from keynote speaker Alec C. Kimmelman, MD, PhD, Dean of the NYU Gross...
09/23/2025

For this year’s Lab Coat Ceremony, students heard from keynote speaker Alec C. Kimmelman, MD, PhD, Dean of the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and Chief Executive Officer of NYU Langone Health. Dr. Kimmelman is an alumnus of the Icahn School of Medicine and is one of the world’s foremost authorities on the biology of pancreatic cancers. The Lab Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of the academic research and training for the first year PhD and third year MD-PhD students.

"Leadership is not something that you wait for a title to give you," he told the students. "It’s something you practice, here and now, in how you approach your science and your colleagues.”

Read our event recap to learn more about this year’s ceremony here: https://mshs.co/47XNxGS

Are you interested in exploring basic, translational, and clinical research opportunities in cancer biology? Join us for...
09/22/2025

Are you interested in exploring basic, translational, and clinical research opportunities in cancer biology? Join us for an information session today from 4-5 PM to hear from Training Area Co-Directors Martin Walsh and James Manfredi. Register now to learn about the program and ask questions about research and training opportunities: https://mshs.co/4eeJfL6

Krystine Ferreira’s story reminds us that real growth happens when disciplines collide — in her case, combining sociolog...
09/22/2025

Krystine Ferreira’s story reminds us that real growth happens when disciplines collide — in her case, combining sociology and biomolecular science to become an epidemiologist. At Mount Sinai she’s not only developed quantitative lab skills, but also learned to listen, communicate, and elevate the health concerns of often-overlooked communities. Check out her story and see if our Master of Science in Epidemiology program is right for you: https://mshs.co/4mqzblD

Regenerative medicine holds enormous promise for the treatment of human disease. The foundations of regenerative medicin...
09/17/2025

Regenerative medicine holds enormous promise for the treatment of human disease. The foundations of regenerative medicine are developmental stem cell biology, disciplines that encompass genetics, cell biology, and physiology. If this interests you, join us for an upcoming information session today, Wednesday, September 17 from 4:00pm-5:00pm ET. Hear from Development, Regeneration, and Stem Cells MTA Co-Directors Nicole Dubois and Georgia Panagiotakos, and current students in the program about their experience.

Register today to secure your spot at this information session: https://mshs.co/3MTTfha

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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.