Degree Programs
Mount Sinai's education philosophy reflects the ever-changing face of contemporary science - the most important thing a graduate student can learn is how to continue learning.
PhD Programs
PhD in Biomedical Sciences
Biophysics, Structural Biology & Biomathematics (BSBB)
This program aims to provide training in quantitative approaches to problems in biology and biomedical sciences, based on the methods of the physical and mathematical sciences. It will provide opportunities for the conceptual, methodological and practical foundations needed for research careers in modern biophysics, structural biology and biomathematics.
Program Directors: Roberto Sanchez, Ph.D. and Roman Osman, Ph.D. Steering Committee: Marianna Max, Ph.D., Mihaly Mezei, Ph.D., Susan Wearne, Ph.D.
This training program combines research in the biology of cancer with a curriculum that challenges trainees to consider how their research may be translated into improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Program Directors: James J. Manfredi, PhD and Matthew O'Connell, PhD Steering Committee: Stuart Aaronson, Ph.D., Lilliana Ossowski, Ph.D., Robert Krauss, Ph.D., Ihor Lemischka, Ph.D., Aneel Aggarwal, Ph.D.
Developmental and Stem Cell Biology (DSCB)
Developmental biology addresses a fundamental question: how do organisms develop from zygotes? As a discipline, developmental biology encompasses genetics, cell biology, physiology and evolution; as an area of current biomedical research, it provides insights into complex processes that, when disrupted, result in disease.
Program Directors: Margaret H. Baron, MD/PhD and Robert Krauss, Ph.D. Steering Committee: James Bieker, Ph.D., Ross Cagan, Ph.D., Kevin Kelley, Ph.D., Ihor Lemischka, Ph.D., Marek Mlodzik, Ph.D., Hans Snoeck, MD/PhD, Daniel C. Weinstein, Ph.D.
Genetics and Genomic Sciences (GGS)
This program offers students the opportunity to conduct research in the areas of genome organization and evolution, mechanisms of gene regulation, informatics and genome analysis, gene discovery and characterization, the molecular pathology of genetic diseases, and gene therapy. All organisms and genetic mechanisms are included.
Program Directors: Martin Walsh, Ph.D. and Peter Warburton, Ph.D. Steering Committee: George Diaz, MD/PhD, Bruce D. Gelb, M.D., John Martignetti, MD/PhD, Ed Schuchman, Ph.D.; Robert J. Desnick, Ph.D., M.D.
The goal of this training area is to provide students who are interested in immunology with a rigorous and flexible program. Students will be given the individual intellectual and technical skills required to become outstanding scientists in the field of immunology.
Program Directors: Patricia Cortes, Ph.D. and Adrian Ting, Ph.D. Steering Committee: Julie Blander, Ph.D., Peter Heeger, M.D., Miriam Merad, MD/PhD, Thomas Moran, Ph.D., Karen Zier, Ph.D.
This program provides research training in areas such as antivirals, autoimmune disease, bacterial genetics, environmental microbiology, gene therapy, immunology, molecular virology, oncogenesis (cellular/viral), nucleic acid technology, signal transduction and vaccine development.
Program Directors: Domenico Tortorella, Ph.D. and Thomas Moran, Ph.D., Steering Committee: Mary Klotman, M.D., Thomas Moran, Ph.D., Peter Palese, Ph.D.
Pharmacology and Systems Biology (PSB)
This program will train students in integrated approaches to a systems level of understanding the physiology and pathophysiology of human diseases and how key molecules and pathways can be targeted for therapeutic purposes.
Program Directors: Francisco Ramirez, Ph.D. and Eric Sobie, Ph.D. Steering Committee: Fadi G. Akar, Ph.D., Maria A. Diverse-Pierluissi, Ph.D., Saghi Ghaffari, Ph.D., Basil g. Hanss, Ph.D., Jeanne P. Hirsch, Ph.D., Mary E. Klotman, M.D., Terry A. Krulwich, Ph.D., Derek LeRoith, M.D., Ph.D., Lloyd F. Mayer, M.D., Stuart C. Sealfon, M.D., Eric A. Sobie, Ph.D., Susan L. Wearne, Ph.D.
PhD in Neuroscience
The goal of this graduate program is to provide a broad background in the field of neuroscience, from molecules to behavior, while allowing the student to focus on the research project in a specific area such as molecular neurobiology, neurochemistry, neuroendocrinology, neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology, among others.
Program Directors: Stephen R.J. Salton, MD/PhD, and George Huntley, Ph.D. Steering Committee: Cristina Alberini, Ph.D.; Deanna Benson, Ph.D.; Ehud Kaplan, Ph.D.; Bob Margolskee, Ph.D.; John Morrison, Ph.D.; Stuart Sealfon, M.D.; Klaudiusz Weiss, Ph.D.
PhD in Clinical Research
We are pleased to announce, the PhD in Clinical Research will be accepting applications. The final deadline for submission of all application materials is July 31, 2009 . Please look out for application information on our website, May of 2009.
MD/PhD Programs
The M.D./Ph.D. Program of the Graduate School of Biological Sciences continues in its commitment to educate future physician-scientists in a rigorous integrated joint degree program in an environment that promotes cutting-edge research. A cross-disciplinary approach is taken to address complex biomedical problems, promote collaborations throughout the institution, and expose students to translational initiatives. Our graduates are thus uniquely poised to embark on careers as independent investigators and leaders in the effort to apply new basic science discoveries to clinical care.
Masters
Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program for Medicine (PREP-Med)
