Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine

15/08/2025

Last week, we hosted the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine Orientation, where we welcomed our incoming classes for the following programs:

PhD in Biomedical Sciences
PhD in Neuroscience
MS in Biomedical Science
MS in Biomedical Data Science and AI
MS in Genetic Counseling

The students spent a few days exploring our facilities, engaging in sessions about key resources, and meeting their peers and faculty. Congratulations to all the students starting their first term at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences!

13/08/2025

Gvantsa Pantsulaia, MSBS ’25, found herself captivated by immunology—describing immune cell communication as “watching a movie unfold.” At Mount Sinai, she published groundbreaking research on bispecific antibodies and T‑cell priming, earned the 2025 Award for Scientific Excellence, and now plans to merge her passion for immunotherapy with patient‑centered impact in medical school.
Read her story: https://mshs.co/3UoBomd

08/08/2025

With a background in computer science, neurobiology, and roles at Amazon and NVIDIA, Karan Lingineni entered Mount Sinai’s MS in Clinical Research (MSCR) program ready to make an impact. While in the program, he gained the tools to turn that experience into action by publishing a new resilience measure for IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) and contributing to addiction neuroscience research.

Read his student highlight to discover how he plans to bring research and innovation directly to patient care: https://mshs.co/3H4nFy2

31/07/2025

Exposure to PFAS—a group of synthetic chemicals found in everything from nonstick pans to waterproof clothing—has been linked to a 31% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Using blood samples from BioMe™, a large, multiethnic biobank of NYC patients, researchers discovered that PFAS exposure may disrupt metabolic pathways—including amino acid biosynthesis and drug metabolism—interfering with the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar.

“This research helps us understand how environmental chemicals like PFAS may contribute to the growing diabetes epidemic—especially in vulnerable populations,” said Damaskini Valvi, MD, PhD, MPH.

Head to the link in our bio to read the full study here: https://mshs.co/3Hdhd7H

22/07/2025

Join us at the Biomedical Graduate Admissions Professionals (BioGap) Virtual Biomedical PhD and MD-PhD Panel and Fair on Wednesday, July 30. Graduate School staff will be available to answer questions in two breakout rooms, one for our PhD programs and one for our MD-PhD program. Register today to learn more about these programs and find out which one aligns with your professional goals: https://mshs.co/4mbipYj

03/07/2025

At the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, our students gain opportunities to conduct research with nationally recognized scientists in the fields of Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience and Biomedical Data Science and AI. Often ranked within the top ten basic and clinical science departments by The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, our programs offer access to the many resources of the Mount Sinai Health System.

The Graduate School has a rich past and an exciting future as we continue to introduce new programs and update our curriculum. Head to the link below to see how we are utilizing new technologies to maximize innovation and discovery.

Mount Sinai Video of the Graduate School Basic Sciences Programs

30/06/2025

What are you looking for in a Health Administration program? Hear from actual students about their experience!

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, we’re hosting a panel discussion about the Master of Health Administration program at the Icahn School of Medicine. Register today to find out how our program enables students to lead systemic, positive change in a variety of health care settings: https://mshs.co/4npRWYu

26/06/2025

Last Friday, June 20th was our eighth annual Master’s Commencement Ceremony! We awarded degrees to students in our MS in Biomedical Science, MS in Biomedical Data Science and AI, MS in Clinical Research, MS in Biostatistics, MS in Epidemiology, MS in Health Care Delivery Leadership, Master of Public Health, and Master of Health Administration programs. Our students heard speeches from leaders at the Icahn School of Medicine, our guest speaker Dr. David Sandman, and student speaker Pamela Toh. In case you missed it, head to the link below to view the full ceremony. Congratulations to all our graduates!
https://mshs.co/4kfzQ8G

24/06/2025

What are you looking for in a Public Health? Hear from actual students about their experience!

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, we hosted a panel discussion about the Graduate Program in Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine. Watch the video to discover how our program enables students to help prevent disease, protect the environment, and promote good health in partnership with the populations they serve.

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24/06/2025

We are proud to announce and congratulate this year’s Masters Achievement Award recipients! Students from our Master’s programs in Health Administration and Public Health, and Master’s of Science in Biomedical Science, Clinical Research, Genetic Counseling, and Health Care Delivery Leadership are being recognized for their academic achievements while in these programs. The award recipients attended a breakfast in their honor and then walked in the Commencement Ceremony last Friday, June 20, 2025.

22/05/2025

Do you want to hear about our Public Health program from current students?

Join us on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 4:00pm ET for a panel discussion about the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at the Icahn School of Medicine. This quick 20-minute live discussion will feature students from the MPH program. Viewers will have the ability to submit questions that we will cover with the panelists:
Jeanne Wu, MPH graduated in June 2024 and is now working at Mount Sinai as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
Gia Bernhardt is a second year MPH student that is graduating in June 2025.

Register today to hear about their experiences in the program:
https://mshs.co/43q5fPc