Mount Sinai Hosts PREP Regional Symposium, Bringing Together Scholars to Share Research and Celebrate Accomplishments
Mount Sinai’s Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) helps prepare scholars who are interested in biomedical careers to apply successfully for doctoral programs. PREP scholars take graduate level courses, participate in career development activities, and...
Team at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital Performs First U.S. Procedure With New Implant to Improve Circulation Below the Knee
A team at the Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital has successfully performed the first procedure in the United States using an innovative drug-eluting, below-the-knee resorbable scaffold. The team was led by Prakash Krishnan, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Assistant Professor,...
Why It’s Important for AAPI Communities to Be Vigilant About Breast and Colon Cancer Screening
As the country celebrates the cultural diversity of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in May for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, it is time for a reminder for members of those communities to keep up with their cancer screenings....
What Is the Difference Between Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B?
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver—an organ we depend on to digest nutrients, filter blood, and overcome infection. There are many different types of hepatitis, including hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E, with symptoms that include fever, abdominal pain, nausea,...
Acclaimed Vocalist to Perform After Mount Sinai Saves His Life—and Voice—From Cancer
About a decade ago, Broadway musician Johannes Schwaiger noticed a hoarseness in his voice, which he initially dismissed as allergies. A visit to a doctor that spring identified the real culprit—a tumor in the back of his throat. The subsequent care Mr. Schwaiger...
Celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: Why Diversity Matters in Health Care
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, also known as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, is observed in May in the United States. It celebrates the culture and historical contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)...
Bird Flu: What You Need to Know Now
You may have seen recent news reports about the bird flu virus and the possibility that this virus could affect humans and our food supply, notably with milk from cows. Government health officials say there is no reason for concern, and experts at Mount Sinai agree....
Annual Symposium of the BioMedical Engineering and Imaging Institute Focuses on Precision Medicine and the Future of Digital Medicine
The 12th annual symposium of the BioMedical Engineering and Imaging Institute (BMEII) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai focused on precision medicine and the future of digital health. The event featured renowned academic and industry representatives from...
PhD Candidate Bryce Rowan Shares How the Resources at Mount Sinai Are Instrumental in Helping Him Reach His Goals
Bryce Rowan is a third-year doctoral candidate in the Genetics and Genomics multidisciplinary training area (MTA) of the PhD in Biomedical Sciences program. In this Q & A, he discusses why he chose to study at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. What...