Mount Sinai Doctors Named Among the Elite by New York Magazine in 2013 "Best Doctors" Issue
June 18, 2013 
New York magazine named 145 physicians from The Mount Sinai Medical Center to its “Best Doctors” list, up from 129 last year.

Tobacco Smoke Toxins Shown to Cause Bone Degradation and Loss
June 17, 2013 
Landmark Research Led by Mount Sinai Medical Center and the University of Pennsylvania Lays Groundwork to Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis

Mount Sinai Researchers Succeed in Programming Blood Forming Stem Cells
June 14, 2013 
Study is first step towards generating patient-specific blood products for cell-replacement therapy

Mount Sinai Researchers Provide the First Comprehensive and Prospective Characterization of a Genetic Subtype of Autism
June 11, 2013 
First study to describe clinical presentation of Phelan-McDermid Syndrome will help guide future research and clinical care

The Kravis Children's Hospital at Mount Sinai Increases Number of Specialties Ranked in U.S. News and World Report "Best Children's Hospitals"
June 11, 2013 
Kravis is ranked in 7 out of 10 specialties in this year's report.

Mount Sinai Heart Hosts 16th Annual Live Symposium of Complex Coronary Cases: June 11-14
June 7, 2013 
The Mount Sinai Medical Center will host its 16th Annual 2013 Live Symposium of Complex Coronary, Valvular and Vascular Cases on June 11-14.

Gene Variant May Provide Novel Therapy for Several Cancer Types
June 6, 2013 
A novel gene variant found in human and animal tissue may be a promising treatment for cancer, including breast and brain cancer.

Researchers Discover A New Liver Cell that Shows Promise for Cellular Therapy for Liver Regeneration
June 6, 2013 
New research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, published in the journal Cell Stem Cell today, suggests that it may one day become possible to regenerate a liver using cell therapy in patients with liver disease.

Pioneering Study Demonstrates Benefit of Imaging Technique in Identifying Mental Illness
June 5, 2013 
MRI may be an effective way to diagnose mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, according to experts from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Mount Sinai’s Simulation Lab Proves Effective in Training Anesthesiologists Reentering Practice
May 31, 2013 
The study’s findings are available online and will appear in the July print edition of the journal Anesthesiology.

The Mount Sinai Medical Center Becomes Official Provider Of Medical Services For The USTA And US Open
May 30, 2013 
The USTA announced today that Mount Sinai has been named the exclusive medical services provider and hospital of the USTA and the US Open.

The American Cancer Society Presents Its Distinguished Achievement in Cancer Award to Mount Sinai’s R. Sean Morrison, MD, for His Leadership in Palliative Care
May 28, 2013 
Mount Sinai’s Carmel Cohen, MD, Receives National Volunteer Leadership Award

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Grants Exclusive License to Cellular Dynamics International for Development of a Cellular Therapy for Cardiac Muscles
May 24, 2013 
The new agreement was negotiated through Blue Mountain Technologies, a program of Mount Sinai Innovation Partners.

Researchers Identify First Drug Targets in Childhood Genetic Tumor Disorder
May 23, 2013 
Two mutations central to the development of infantile myofibromatosis may provide new therapeutic targets.

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Announce Academic Collaboration
May 22, 2013 
Partnership will accelerate the pace of discovery and innovation in Biomedical Sciences.

Ketamine Shows Significant Benefit in People with Treatment-Resistant Depression
May 20, 2013 
Patients with treatment-resistant major depression saw dramatic improvement in their illness after treatment with ketamine, an anesthetic.

Degenerative Changes Identified in Spinal Discs and Reversed With Drug Cocktail In Diabetic Mice
May 17, 2013 
The study, led by James C. Iatridis, PhD, was published in the journal PLOS ONE on May 17.

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Bene Pharmachem Gmbh To Collaborate On Clinical Studies For Mucopolysaccharidoses
May 15, 2013 
The company, based in Germany, is the sole producer of pharmaceutical pentosan polysulfate.

Mount Sinai Researchers Identify Gene Mutations in Congenital Heart Disease
May 12, 2013 
Using high-throughput sequencing, an international research team including Mount Sinai discovers causes of severe congenital heart disease

Mount Sinai Honors Innovators in Scientific Research and Health Care Philanthropy at 2013 Commencement
May 10, 2013 
Nobel Prize-winner Daniel Kahneman, PhD, delivers keynote address and receives honorary degree

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Stops Enrolling Patients in ARUBA Study Earlier than Planned
May 10, 2013 
Mount Sinai’s International Center for Health Outcomes and Innovation Research (InCHOIR) is the data-coordinating center for the trial

The Mount Sinai Medical Center Adopts HIPAA-Compliant Mobile Care App Across the Enterprise
May 9, 2013 
'Cureatr' App developed by Mount Sinai Hospital resident Dr. Joseph Mayer.

Children Living Near Toxic Waste Sites in Developing Countries May Experience Higher Blood Lead Levels Resulting in Lower IQ
May 6, 2013 
Mount Sinai researcher estimates that lead exposure could cause mental retardation in 6 in 1,000 children living near the sites.

Toxic Waste Sites Cause 'Healthy Years of Life Lost' for People Living in India, Philippines and Indonesia
May 4, 2013 
Mount Sinai researcher presents novel findings in environmental health at the Pediatric Academic Societies.

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) Announces New President: Mount Sinai's Jeffrey Mechanick, MD
May 4, 2013 
Mount Sinai researcher, Derek LeRoith, MD, receives distinction in Clinical Endocrinology Award at AACE’s Annual Scientific Sessions.

Mount Sinai Researchers Identify New Drug Target for Depression and Neuropathic Pain
April 29, 2013 
Increased levels of brain protein in response to antidepressants may lead to new therapies

Mount Sinai Enrolls 25,000 Patients for Its Landmark Biobank Program
April 29, 2013 
Unique genetic information takes electronic medical record to a more precise level.

Sarcoma Foundation of America Honors Robert G. Maki, MD, PhD, with the Nobility in Science Award
April 29, 2013 
Dr. Maki was recognized for his committment to finding a cure for sarcoma, a cancer of the connective tissue including bone, cartilage, muscle, and fat.

Inhibiting Enzymes in the Cell May Lead to Development and Proliferation of Cancer Cells
April 25, 2013 
Blocking certain enzymes in the cell may prevent cancer cell division and growth, according to new findings from researchers at Mount Sinai

Scientists at Mount Sinai Discover a Key Mechanism for the Most Common Form of Alzheimer's Disease
April 25, 2013 
Research identifies potential therapeutic targets for Late Onset Alzheimer's Disease (LOAD) by revealing a network of genes involved in the inflammatory response.

Cancer-Incidence Rates Higher Than Expected Among World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery Workers
April 23, 2013 
Comprehensive study by Mount Sinai’s WTC Health Program published in Environmental Health Perspectives.

Kenneth Davis, MD, President and CEO of The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Spoke on the Future of Medicine at the Aspen Ideas Festival Preview in New York City
April 19, 2013 
Mount Sinai will be the first medical center sponsor of the Aspen Ideas Festival.

Mount Sinai Launches Phase III Clinical Trial of Novel, Personalized Vaccine for Newly-Diagnosed Kidney Cancer
April 17, 2013 
Study will examine potential of investigational immunotherapy AGS-003 to improve survival when combined with standard kidney cancer treatment.

Mount Sinai Invents Gene Signature to Identify Individuals with Cirrhosis at High-Risk for Liver Cancer
April 17, 2013 
Mount Sinai researchers have developed the first gene test to identify patients with cirrhosis who are at highest risk of developing liver cancer.

"Minerva" Super Computer Ushers New Era Of Precision Medicine At Mount Sinai
April 17, 2013 
Sophisticated algorithms analyze data to develop predictive models of disease in order to better diagnose and treat patients

Mount Sinai Study Identifies New Gene Variations Associated With Heart Rate
April 14, 2013 
Findings pinpoint 14 genetic targets in humans that may provide insight for the treatment of cardiovascular disease

Personalized Medicine Takes A Giant Step Forward At The Mount Sinai Medical Center
April 5, 2013 
New ‘CLIPMERGE’ program helps physicians identify gene-drug interactions to improve treatment decisions.

Mount Sinai Experts Call for Research on Prevalence of Delayed Neurological Dysfunction After Head Injury
April 5, 2013 
Preventive measures, genetic risks, new diagnostic tools needed to identify effects of traumatic brain injury in athletes, soldiers.

New Research on the Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
March 28, 2013 
Mount Sinai researchers publish studies on improving interventions and outcomes of TBI published in NeuroRehabilitation journal.

Mount Sinai, Pitt Team Finds Novel Mechanism Regulating Replication of Insulin-Producing Beta Cells for Diabetes Treatment
March 27, 2013 
The findings were recently published online in Diabetes, a journal of the American Diabetes Association.

Mount Sinai Leads Global Program Using Stem Cells to Accelerate Cures for Alzheimer's Disease
March 27, 2013 
Researchers collaborate with the New York Stem Cell Foundation using skin samples and brain imaging to identify causes and cures.

New Drug Is Safe and Effective in Reducing 'Off' Time in People with Parkinson's Disease
March 21, 2013 
New research in Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease were presented at the American Academy of Neurology meeting this week.

Mount Sinai Graduates Score Top Assignments in Nationwide Residency Match
March 20, 2013 
In a celebratory tradition known as “Match Day,” Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai students matched to some of the nation’s most competitive residency programs.

Advanced Grandparental Age Associated With Increased Risk of Autism
March 20, 2013 
Men who have children at an older age are more likely to have grandchildren with autism, according to new research .

Eric and Stacey Mindich Provide Transformational Gift to Advance Science for Children
March 19, 2013 
Newly-Named ‘Mindich Child Health and Development Institute’ is located within the Norma and Leon Hess Center for Science and Medicine.

Study Finds Tiny, Targeted Drug Particles May Be Effective in Treating Chronic Diseases
March 18, 2013 
Doses of medicine 100,000 times smaller than a human hair prevent the tissue damage associated with atherosclerosis and other chronic diseases in mice.

Mount Sinai Launches Rehabilitation Bionics Program
March 15, 2013 
Patients with disabling conditions are testing technology that has the potential to increase function and encourage recovery.

Bruce Darrow, MD, PhD, Appointed Chief Medical Information Officer of The Mount Sinai Medical Center
March 15, 2013 
Dr. Darrow will oversee the implementation and use of information technology to improve quality of care and patient safety.

Jagat Narula, MD, PhD, Designated Master of the American College of Cardiology in Recognition of Outstanding Service
March 12, 2013 
Dr. Narula is the Director of the Cardiovascular Imaging Program at Mount Sinai Heart.

Combination Therapy Provides Similar Clinical Benefit as Single Drug Treatment in People with MS
March 11, 2013 
Drugs taken together do not reduce risk of relapse but appear to prevent development of new lesions

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Awarded More Than $5 Million from NIH To Study Spasmodic Dysphonia
March 11, 2013 
Mount Sinai is studying the causes and disease pathology to address an unmet need for treatments in people with this underdiagnosed disorder

Mount Sinai Study Demonstrates Connection Between Secondhand Tobacco Smoke And Coronary Artery Calcification In "Never Smokers"
March 8, 2013 
Landmark research points to low-dose CT scan screening as a way to provide early detection of heart disease.

Ramon Parsons, MD, PhD, Named Chair of Oncological Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
March 6, 2013 
Stuart Aaronson, MD, will continue conducting transformative research at Mount Sinai as Founding Chair, Emeritus

Protein Lost in Tumors Blocks Normal Cells From Being Reprogrammed into Stem Cells
March 5, 2013 
Mount Sinai researchers identify mechanism that prevents cells from being reprogrammed into embryonic stem cells

Medicare Patients Who Use Hospice Receive Better Care at a Lower Cost to the Government
March 4, 2013 
The study, led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is published in the March issue of Health Affairs.

Boards of Trustees of The Mount Sinai Medical Center and Continuum Health Partners Vote to Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Possible Merger
February 28, 2013 
The next steps involve further due diligence by both parties and the development of a definitive agreement.

Mount Sinai Eliminates Traditional Pre-Med Requirements and the MCAT for Half of Admitted Students
February 27, 2013 
Program Aims To Attract Sophomores In Fields As Diverse As Biophysics And Computer Science, To Global Health And The Arts

Arthur Klein, MD, Recruited as President of The Mount Sinai Health Network
February 27, 2013 
Former New York Presbyterian and North-Shore-LIJ Health System Executive to Oversee Network Development

Head Caps with Electrodes May Treat Brain Cancer
February 25, 2013 
Patients with aggressive brain tumors may be treated with a head cap that produces changes in electrical fields, as part of a clinical trial at Mount Sinai.

Mount Sinai Establishes New Pediatric Program for Mood and Anxiety Disorders
February 20, 2013 
Mount Sinai has established a new Pediatric Mood and Anxiety Program to help address the public health crisis of mental illness in children.

Redefining a Positive CT Result for Lung Cancer May Reduce Unnecessary Surgery, Radiation Risks
February 19, 2013 
Revising a key measure used to define positive test results in baseline computed tomography (CT) screenings for lung cancer could help reduce the prospect of “further diagnostic work-up."

Mount Sinai Researchers Identify Promising Drug Target for Depression
February 17, 2013 
Decreased expression of a protein called Rac1 may be a primary cause of depression, according to a new study in human and mouse brains.

Mount Sinai Plans Comprehensive Outpatient Medical Office for Five Towns Community
February 15, 2013 
Lawrence Board of Education accepts bid to sell School 6 property to Simone Healthcare Development; public referendum scheduled for March 20.

Electronic Medical Records at The Mount Sinai Medical Center Shown to Greatly Improve Quality of Care
February 8, 2013 
Mount Sinai leadership applauds NYC Mayor Bloomberg, CDC Chief Tom Frieden for expanding NYC EMR initiative to help improve patient care.

Mount Sinai Researchers Find That Latino Stroke Survivors More Likely to Experience Depression
February 8, 2013 
Research on stroke prevention, recovery, and disparities presented at the International Stroke Conference.

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Partners with Genisphere to Develop Rapid, High-Throughput Allergy Test
January 31, 2013 
The new allergy test seeks to avoid reproducibility limitations and will generate “food allergy panels” for various food allergens.

Binge Drinking Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes by Causing Insulin Resistance
January 30, 2013 
Binge drinking causes insulin resistance, which increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to the results of an animal study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The results are published in the January 30 issue of the journal Science Translational Medicine.

Mount Sinai Opens New Center for Tic and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
January 24, 2013 
New Division of Tic and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (DTOR) Aligns with New Category in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Recognize Mount Sinai for Personalized Follow-up Care for Medicare Patients
January 23, 2013 
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced Mount Sinai as one of 47 sites awarded admission to a federal program supporting partnerships between hospitals and community-based organizations.

Sugar Consumption Increases Risk of Heart Disease
January 18, 2013 
First fruit fly model of diet-induced type 2 diabetes shows how high-sugar diet affects the heart and reveals new therapeutic opportunities

Mount Sinai Researchers Discover How the Flu Tells Time
January 17, 2013 
The flu knows how much time it has to multiply, infect other cells, and spread to another human being before the immune system kills it.

Mount Sinai Responds to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Declaration of a Flu Epidemic for New York State
January 15, 2013 
Unvaccinated are urged to get flu shots.

Mount Sinai’s Corita Grudzen, MD, Named a Practice Change Leader to Improve Health Care for Older Adults
January 11, 2013 
National initiative aims to increase the number of health care leaders who can effectively promote innovative, high quality health care for older adults.

Emotional Factors Could Cause Fatigue and Insomnia in People with Traumatic Brain Injuries
January 9, 2013 
Factors such as anxiety and depression may be the source of the two most common and disabling problems after suffering a TBI: fatigue and insomnia.

Researchers Foresee New Treatments and Diagnostics for Deadly Fibrotic Diseases of the Lung, Liver, and Kidney
January 9, 2013 
Mount Sinai has published a playbook for ending the devastating impact of fibrotic diseases.

David Reich, MD, Named Interim President Of The Mount Sinai Hospital
January 8, 2013 
A national search for President commences; Dr. Reich is candidate for position.

Mount Sinai Genetic Testing Laboratory Partners with Counsyl to Expand Screening for Genetic Diseases
January 8, 2013 
Genetic screening tests for more than 100 disorders are available with on-site counseling.

Overuse of Ambulatory Health Care Services Barely Changed in 10 Years
December 27, 2012 
A new study shows that the overuse of ambulatory health care services in the United States barely changed in the decade between 1999 and 2009.

Traumatic Brain Injury Does Not Increase Risk of Dementia, According to New Study Led by a Mount Sinai Researcher
December 26, 2012 
A history of traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness is not associated with an elevated risk for developing dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease

Mount Sinai Researchers Survey Shows That Nearly Half of Children with Food Allergies Experience Bullying
December 24, 2012 
The study, titled, “Child and Parental Reports of Bullying in a Consecutive Sample of Children with Food Allergy,” appears in the online issue of Pediatrics.

Mount Sinai Grad Student, 25, Named to Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ In Science and Healthcare for 'Revolutionary New Ideas'
December 19, 2012 
Mount Sinai's Jillian Shapiro, a graduate student in Microbiology, has been name to the second annual Forbes "30 Under 30" list in "Science and Healthcare."

High-Throughput Sequencing Shows Potentially Hundreds of Gene Mutations Related To Autism
December 19, 2012 
Autism Sequencing Consortium discovers six new drug targets through large-scale studies.

Facts About Coordinated Care at Mount Sinai
December 18, 2012 
Coordinated Care focuses not only on research, education and science, but on better patient-centered delivery systems and multi-disciplinary, team-based care.

Scientists Discover New Genetic Basis for Dystonia, a Debilitating Movement Disorder Impacting 500,000 North Americans
December 18, 2012 
Discovery of new gene provides opportunity for development of new drugs and prenatal screening for dystonia.

Mount Sinai Medical Center Unveils New Logo and Brand
December 14, 2012 
To capture the forward movement of the institution, The Mount Sinai Medical Center has revealed a single logo and new brand platform.

Facts About Mount Sinai in Cancer Research and Treatment
December 14, 2012 
The Mount Sinai Medical Center is a leader in patient-centered, multi-disciplinary cancer research and treatment.

Facts about How Mount Sinai is Researching and Treating Brain Diseases
December 14, 2012 
The Mount Sinai Medical Center is one of the world’s leading institutions in discovering better ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat serious brain diseases.

Facts About The Leon and Norma Hess Center for Science and Medicine and Residential Tower Building Project
December 13, 2012 
The Leon and Norma Hess Center for Science and Medicine takes The Mount Sinai Medical Center to the next level in research and patient care.

Leon and Norma Hess Center for Science and Medicine Opens at Mount Sinai
December 13, 2012 
The state-of-the-art facility expands research capacity, fosters real-time collaboration; Mount Sinai also unveils a new brand and logo

Mount Sinai Surgeon Performs First Two Percutaneous Treatments of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
December 11, 2012 
Dr. Peter Faries performs minimally invasive procedure that is safer and more accurate than other methods.

The Mount Sinai Medical Center Wins Prestigious 2012 Davies Award of Excellence for its Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System
December 11, 2012 
The Medical Center used EMR to reduce medicare readmissions 56 percent.

The Mount Sinai Hospital Attains Silver Status In City’s Healthy Hospital Food Initiative
December 11, 2012 
Mount Sinai was honored for reducing access to high-calorie beverages in vending machines, meeting new standards for sodium limits, and increasing fruit and vegetable servings in patient meals.

Alessia Baccarini, PhD, receives the Paola Campese Award from the Italian Scientists and Scholars Foundation
December 10, 2012 
The award acknowledges young Italian investigators working in North America, whose research is innovative and impactful.

Point-of-Care Ultrasound is More Accurate than the Stethoscope in Diagnosing Pneumonia in Children
December 10, 2012 
The new study from Mount Sinai was published in the online edition of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

Oncology-Specific Electronic Medical Records Improve Patient Care and Safety at The Mount Sinai Hospital
December 1, 2012 
A majority of clinicians at Mount Sinai using electronic medical records for cancer treatment, believe the system improves patient care quality and safety.

Diane E. Meier, MD, Receives Medal of Honor from the American Cancer Society
November 28, 2012 
Dr. Meier was awarded the ACS's highest honor for pioneering leadership in bringing non-hospice palliative care into mainstream medicine.

Barbara Murphy, MD, Named Chair of the Department of Medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
November 27, 2012 
The appointment makes Dr. Murphy the first female chair of Medicine of an academic medical center in New York City.

Annetine Gelijns, PhD, Has Been Appointed Chair of the Department of Health Evidence and Policy at The Mount Sinai Medical Center
November 27, 2012 
Dr. Gelijns arrived in 2008 as part of an extraordinary health outcomes research and policy team.

Experts Call for Urgent On-Site Health Protection For Post-Sandy Workers, Residents, and Responders
November 21, 2012 
Immediate implementation of safety measures is needed for workers cleaning up after Hurricane Sandy, according to experts from Mount Sinai.

SINAInnovations Ignites Momentum For A New Era Of Innovation
November 20, 2012 
1st SINAInnovations conference gathered more than 600 individuals and featured sessions that covered innovation in teaching, drug discovery, and commercialization.

Short DNA Strands in the Genome May be Key to Understanding Human Cognition and Diseases
November 20, 2012 
Previously discarded, human-specific “junk” DNA represents untapped resource in the study of diseases like Alzheimer’s and autism

Mount Sinai Researcher Finds that Being One of the Younger Kids in Class May Have a Negative Effect on Academic Performance
November 19, 2012 
These findings should be taken into account before prescribing stimulants for ADHD.

Common Cranial Birth Defect: Mount Sinai Researchers Validate Genetic Links
November 19, 2012 
Craniosynostosis is one of the ten most common birth defects, occurring in about 1 out of every 2,500 live births.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine to be Named in Honor of Carl Icahn
November 15, 2012 
Newest Gift to Mount Sinai Caps Nearly $200 Million in Lifetime Support

New Partnerships Needed To Accelerate Drug Discovery
November 13, 2012 
Leaders from academia, pharmaceutical and biotech, investment community discuss how to speed innovation at SINAInnovations conference.

SinaInnovations Conference Examines How To Promote Innovation And Accelerate Discovery At Academic Medical Centers
November 12, 2012 
Day One kicks-off with insights from former Verizon CEO, Leaders from Mount Sinai, Johns Hopkins, and UCSF.

Changes in Nerve Cells Caused by Social Isolation May Contribute to the Development of Mental Illness
November 11, 2012 
Reduced production of myelin, a type of nerve fiber that is lost in diseases like MS, may also play a role in the development of mental illness.

GNS Healthcare, Dana-Farber and Mount Sinai Collaborate to Build Computer Model of Multiple Myeloma
November 8, 2012 
Collaborators will unravel underlying biology of Multiple Myeloma and advance discovery of new treatments.

Scientists Discover Complex Gene Regulation Mechanisms in the E. Coli Pathogen Responsible for a Deadly 2011 Outbreak in Germany
November 8, 2012 
Discovery of role of epigenetic modifications provides new approach to fully characterize pathogens that could help develop new treatments.

Mount Sinai Researchers Present Landmark Data at American Heart Association Meeting
November 7, 2012 
Impact of Education on Drug Adherence, Diabetes on Heart Disease and 3D Ultrasound Technology on Disease Detection presented at 2012 Scientific Sessions

Mount Sinai Ushers In A New Era Of Innovation With Sinainnovations Conference On November 12-14, 2012
November 5, 2012 
Three-Day Program to Examine the Teaching and Promotion of Innovation

American Heart Association Presents 2012 Research Achievement Award to Mount Sinai’s Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD
November 5, 2012 
The award was presented Sunday, November 4 at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions.

Individuals Who Have Diabetes and Advanced Coronary Artery Disease Have Significantly Better Outcomes with Bypass Surgery than Angioplasty
November 4, 2012 
Highly-anticipated FREEDOM Trial establishes gold standard for treatment of high-risk patient population.

Major Cancer Facility at Mount Sinai Relocated and Expanded On Schedule in the Aftermath of Superstorm Sandy
November 1, 2012 
The Derald H. Ruttenberg Treatment Center at The Tisch Cancer Institute at 1470 Madison Avenue is already treating patients.

The Mount Sinai Medical Center Is Prepared for Hurricane Sandy
October 29, 2012 
In preparation for Hurricane Sandy, The Mount Sinai Medical Center activated its Emergency Command Center on Sunday, October 28.

Mount Sinai Discharges 1st Artificial Heart Patient in the Metro Area
October 25, 2012 
Patient Powers Heart Using One-of-A-Kind Portable Power Source, Allowing Him to Return Home.

Mount Sinai’s Primary Care Associates and Mount Sinai Diabetes Center Relocate to New State-of-the-Art Facility
October 22, 2012 
The move places physicians from both areas side-by-side and will allow for better coordinated and more comprehensive patient care.

Salvatore Cilmi, MD, Appointed New Residency Director in Medicine
October 19, 2012 
Dr. Cilmi will oversee the comprehensive training of Mount Sinai’s Internal Medicine residents and develop new recruitment strategies.

Mount Sinai Receives $6 Million for Traumatic Brain Injury Research
October 19, 2012 
The CDC and National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research have awarded $6.65 million to the Mount Sinai Injury Control Research Center

Mount Sinai Study Demonstrates that Overeating Impairs Brain Insulin Function, a Mechanism that can Lead to Diabetes and Obesity
October 17, 2012 
The current study is published online in The Journal of Biological Chemistry.

Mount Sinai Earns NY State's Top Safety Rating for Angioplasty
October 16, 2012 
Mount Sinai’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory is 1 of only 4 in the state to be awarded New York State’s highest "two-star" safety rating for angioplasty.

National Institutes of Health Awards $100 million for Autism Centers of Excellence Program
October 15, 2012 
Mount Sinai School of Medicine is one of nine grantees to receive research funding over next five years.

Andrew Fyfe Stewart, MD, Named Director of the Metabolism Institute at The Mount Sinai Medical Center
October 15, 2012 
The Metabolism Institute is devoted to clinical and basic research in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Mount Sinai Researchers Unveil New Targets for Depression at Neuroscience 2012
October 15, 2012 
Scientists presented important discoveries on the involvement of the immune system and dopamine on the onset of depression.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Offers First-Ever Course with Whole Genome Sequencing
October 8, 2012 
The course provides opportunity for students to sequence, analyze and interpret their own personal genome using cutting-edge techniques.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Study Shows Vitamin C Prevents Bone Loss in Animal Models
October 8, 2012 
The findings from Mone Zaidi, MD, Director of the Mount Sinai Bone Program, and his team are published in the online edition of PLoS ONE.

Mount Sinai Researchers Find Brain Mechanism Behind Opioid Addiction
October 5, 2012 
Chronic morphine exposure has the opposite effect on the brain compared to cocaine in mice, providing new insight into the basis of opiate addiction

Mount Sinai 1st in U.S. To Use Virtual Brain Simulator to Help Neurosurgery Residents Train, Assess, and Prepare for Surgery
October 5, 2012 
Video Game-like Tool Will Also Help Faculty Rehearse Brain Surgery Using Patient-Specific MRI

International Business Community Makes The Mount Sinai Medical Center Destination For Comprehensive Health Assessments
October 2, 2012 
Increasing numbers make special New York City trip for full-day physicals at the Mount Sinai Executive Health Program.

Mount Sinai Ushers In A New Era Of Innovation With SinaInnovations Conference On November 12-14, 2012
October 2, 2012 
The three-day program will examine the teaching and promotion of Innovation.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine's Convocation Ceremony 2012
September 27, 2012 
Convocation marks the beginning of the academic year for Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

Mount Sinai Researchers Identify Predictors for Inpatient Pain
September 21, 2012 
Study finds interdisciplinary approach to monitoring and managing pain improves patient care and satisfaction.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Researchers Awarded “Provocative Questions” Grant from National Cancer Institute
September 20, 2012 
Researchers are among a select group of scientists who have been recognized for their quest to answer the most pressing questions about cancer.

Rock Band Consisting of Six Gynecologic Oncology Surgeons to Perform Series of Sold-Out Concerts as Part of September’s Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
September 19, 2012 
Band to raise awareness about gynecological cancer and raise money for women’s cancer charities.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Bringing Free Courses Online
September 19, 2012 
Mount Sinai School of Medicine has signed an agreement with Coursera.org that will make Mount Sinai graduate and medical school courses freely available online.

Mount Sinai Announces Key Appointments In The Department Of Pediatrics
September 17, 2012 
Outstanding new recruits to build on distinguished tradition of excellence in research, education and patient-centered care.

Mount Sinai’s Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Sworn in as Honorary NYPD Surgeon
September 14, 2012 
Dr. Fuster was one of five physicians sworn in yesterday as a member of the Society of Honorary Police Surgeons of the City of New York.

Mount Sinai Welcomes New Students in White Coat Tradition
September 14, 2012 
One hundred forty new students comprising Mount Sinai School of Medicine’s class of 2016, today participated in the symbolic White Coat ceremony.

Mount Sinai Researcher Receives Prestigious National Institutes of Health Award
September 13, 2012 
Anne Schaefer, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Psychiatry, has been recognized with the Director's New Innovator Award.

Anti-Cancer Activity Drug IRX4204 Shows Promise as a Potential Disease-Modifying Agent for Alzheimer’s Disease
September 13, 2012 
Giulio Pasinetti, MD, PhD, presented research at 6th Neurodegenerative Conditions Research and Development Conference.

Health Care Spending in Last Five Years of Life Exceeds Total Assets for One Quarter of Medicare Population
September 10, 2012 
The findings from Mount Sinai appear online in the current issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Mount Sinai Researchers Unveil New Chemotherapy-Resistant Cancer Stem Cell
September 10, 2012 
Scientists have discovered cells that display cancer stem cell properties and resistance to chemotherapy, and participate in tumor progression.

Researchers Identify Area Of The Brain That Processes Empathy
September 1, 2012 
An international team led by Mount Sinai School of Medicine has shown that one area of the brain is the only activity center of empathy.

Mount Sinai Researchers Solve Mystery Surrounding the Death of Two Sisters Nearly 50 Years Ago
August 29, 2012 
The study appears in the online edition of The American Journal of Human Genetics.

Mount Sinai Hosts Mini-Med School for Middle School Students
August 28, 2012 
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine Medstart program hosted its 4th annual free one-week summer enrichment program to teach middle school students about science, medicine, and life-saving procedures.

Mount Sinai Among Pioneers in Robotic Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer
August 28, 2012 
Mount Sinai has the largest and one of few programs in the world to treat head and neck cancers using robotic surgery.

Meet Dr. Valentin Ruster, Barrio Sesamo’s Resident Muppet Doctor
August 27, 2012 
Mount Sinai’s Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, is the inspiration for Dr. Ruster on Spain’s Sesame Street.

Specific Toxic Byproduct of Heat-Processed Food Leads To Increased Body Weight And Diabetes
August 20, 2012 
Researchers at Mount Sinai have identified a common compound in the modern diet that could play a major role in the development of abdominal obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Dual Action Polyclonal Antibody May Offer More Effective, Safer Protection Against Osteoporosis
August 20, 2012 
Results from the Mount Sinai study are published online in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Mount Sinai Researchers Identify New Drug Target for Schizophrenia
August 13, 2012 
Finding provides new drug development opportunity in this hard-to-treat disease.

EurekAlert.com - "Rejected Drug May Protect Against Toxic Substance Common to Both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases"
August 13, 2012 
Latrepirdine, which failed in U.S. Clinical Trials of Alzheimer’s Disease, is showing new potential in an animal model.

Researchers Rediscover Potential of Rejected Alzheimer’s Drug to Arrest Progression of Disease in Mice
August 8, 2012 
Study Suggests that Latrepirdine, Which Previously Failed in Clinical Trials, May Be Successful if Tested on Patients with Earlier Stages of the Disease

Aurka-to-p53 Signaling: A Link Between Stem Cell Regulation and Cancer
August 3, 2012 
Mount Sinai findings promote further understanding of the self-renewal mechanism in embryonic stem cells.

Wayne Goodman, MD, Receives Career Achievement Award from International OCD Foundation
July 28, 2012 
The honor was presented to Dr. Goodman at the 19th Annual International OCD Foundation Conference in Chicago.

ABC News - "Hospitals Host Farmer Markets to Offer Healthy Food"
July 27, 2012 
Mount Sinai goes green to promote healthy living in East Harlem

New Molecular Entity Discovered for Congenital Facial Paralysis
July 26, 2012 
Ethylin Wang Jabs, MD, and her team have identified a new molecular entity associated with the disorder.

Mount Sinai Researchers Discover New Target for Vaccine Development in Abundant Immune Cells
July 24, 2012 
Certain White Blood Cells May Be Useful in Vaccinating Against Blood-borne Infections and HIV.

Mount Sinai Recognized Among Nation’s Most Connected Hospitals According to U.S. News and World Report
July 23, 2012 
Mount Sinai stands out among hospitals in New York City area for incorporating technology to enhance patient care while maintaining clinical excellence

Mount Sinai Researchers Develop New Computational Method to Find Novel Connections from Gene to Gene, Drug to Drug and Between Scientists
July 23, 2012 
New algorithm will change how scientists build networks from data to help predict gene and drug interactions.

Mount Sinai Researchers Find That Oral Immunotherapy Shows Promise As Treatment for Children with Egg Allergy
July 18, 2012 
The study appears in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Mount Sinai Selected as the Manhattan Borough Lead Organization for the Partnership for a Healthier New York City
July 18, 2012 
Mount Sinai will organize and lead a coalition of community partners to identify evidence-based and innovative strategies for promoting healthy eating.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine and PATH Agree To Collaborate on Novel Influenza Vaccine Research
July 16, 2012 
They seeks to develop promising influenza vaccines that can be made available and affordable to people in lower-resource countries.

Mount Sinai Care To Participate as a Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organization
July 9, 2012 
New care coordination program created to offer high quality service and care to beneficiaries through partnership with medicare.

Mount Sinai Researcher Finds Common Factors in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder
July 2, 2012 
The study was published online by Archives of General Psychiatry on Monday, July 2.

Mount Sinai Medical Center CEO Comments on the Supreme Court's Ruling on the Affordable Care Act
June 28, 2012 
Kenneth L. Davis, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Mount Sinai Medical Center, comments on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act.

Simpler Lifestyle Found to Reduce Exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
June 26, 2012 
A fresh foods diet and limited exposure to environmental chemicals in personal health products can reduce risk for adverse health issues.

Mount Sinai’s Jeffrey W. Olin, DO, Authors Study that Describes Symptoms and Severity of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
June 26, 2012 
Patient registry yields new data that is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Study Identifies Causes for High Rates of Allergic Reactions in Children with Food Allergies
June 25, 2012 
Findings from Mount Sinai researchers also show that severe reactions are often undertreated.

Mount Sinai Brings Benefit of Robotic Surgery to Sleep Apnea Sufferers
June 25, 2012 
Mount Sinai, a pioneer in robotic surgery, is now offering the procedure to patients with sleep apnea, whose obstructive breathing prevents them from sleeping normally.

Mount Sinai Researcher Finds Timing of ADHD Medication Affect Academic Progress
June 25, 2012 
Helga Zoega, PhD, Post Doctoral Fellow of Epidemiology at Mount Sinai‘s Institute for Translational Epidemiology, led the study.

Migraine Medication May Be Safe in Pregnant Women
June 22, 2012 
Mount Sinai researchers find that a preventive therapy for migraine has little to no increased risk for birth defects in pregnant women.

Mount Sinai Performs First Imaging Test to Detect Alzheimer's Disease in the Clinical Setting
June 20, 2012 
The new technique is expected to play a critical role in Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and in research leading to a cure.

Mount Sinai Researcher Receives Career-Starter Research Grant for 2012-2013
June 20, 2012 
Hirofumi Morishita, MD, PhD, receives a Career-Starter Research Grant for 2012-2013 from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation.

Mount Sinai Receives CMS Innovation Award Under the Affordable Care Act to Improve Geriatric Emergency Care
June 15, 2012 
The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York today received a “Health Care Innovation Award” from the Department of Health & Human Services.

Mount Sinai Uses Catheter-Based Approach To Control Hypertension
June 12, 2012 
Patients with uncontrolled blood pressure who are on medication can enroll in clinical trial.

Newest Devices and Techniques for Opening Arterial Blockages to Be Highlighted at Annual Coronary and Vascular Symposium
June 12, 2012 
The symposium will take place at Mount Sinai from Wednesday, June 13 to Saturday, June 16.

Mount Sinai Researchers Develop A Multi-Target Approach To Treating Tumors
June 7, 2012 
Ross L. Cagan, Ph.D., Professor and Associate Dean at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, led the study.

Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Establishes New Department Of Family Medicine And Community Health
June 7, 2012 
National family medicine pioneer, Neil S. Calman, MD, named chair of the department.

Mount Sinai Leads NYC in Best Doctors List from New York Magazine
June 6, 2012 
New York magazine named 129 Mount Sinai physicians to its “Best Doctors” list, more than any individual hospital in New York City.

The Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital Gains in New U.S. News and World Report Pediatric Rankings
June 5, 2012 
Six specialties now rated in Top 36 of Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation.

Partnership Investment Fund Awards $1M to Support Four Promising Biomedical Products
June 4, 2012 
Michael Olhmeyer, MD, is one of the four scientists to receive award.

Advanced Visualization Techniques Could Change the Paradigm for Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Disease
May 31, 2012 
Imaging of blood flow, pioneered at Mount Sinai, provides a new way to look into cardiac abnormalities and dysfunction.

The Mount Sinai Medical Center Opens New Urgent Care Facility On Manhattan’s Upper West Side
May 30, 2012 
Emergency Medicine physicians will see walk-in patients seven days a week, with no appointments necessary.

The New Biology Film Receives Masters Series Award From CINE
May 29, 2012 
Executive Producer and Creative Director Eric Schadt, PhD, was at the French Embassy in Washington D.C. May 9th to receive the award.

Mount Sinai Researchers Present Studies On Treatment Trends, Myeloma Vaccine, and Predictive Models at Cancer Meeting
May 17, 2012 
Access to care, vaccine, treatment trends among landmark research at the 2012 American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting.

Mount Sinai Prostate Cancer Surgeon Performs 4000th Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
May 15, 2012 
David Samadi, MD, Vice Chairman of Urology, achieved the milestone this spring.

Protein Inhibitor Points To Potential Medical Treatments For Skull And Skin Birth Defects
May 15, 2012 
Mount Sinai researchers have found new clues in the pathogenesis of skull and skin birth defects associated with a rare genetic disorder.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Honors Leaders Who Challenge the Boundaries of Science at 2012 Commencement Ceremony
May 10, 2012 
Brown University President Ruth J. Simmons, PhD, delivers keynote address and receives honorary degree.

Grape-Derived Compound Prevents Alzheimer's Disease Progression in Mice
May 2, 2012 
Mount Sinai researchers harnessed the beneficial effects of grape-seed extract on the brain and developed a biosynthetic compound that improves cognition in mice.

Researchers Gain Better Understanding of the Mechanism Behind Alzheimer's Disease Progression
May 1, 2012 
Mount Sinai scientists have determined how a pathological brain protein called tau contributes to the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

Preliminary Report Shows "Cloud" Computing Technology Should Make Sharing Medical Images Easier and More Efficient
April 30, 2012 
Mount Sinai was the first site to go live in August 2011 and currently has about 190 patients enrolled in project.

The Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital Establishes New Subspecialty Practice in Westchester County
April 27, 2012 
The practice features multiple specialties including cardiology, orthopedics, gastroenterology and endocrinology.

Mount Sinai Children's Environmental Health Center Publishes a List of the Top Ten Toxic Chemicals Suspected to Cause Autism and Learning Disabilities
April 25, 2012 
The editorial was published alongside four other papers — each suggesting a link between toxic chemicals and autism.

New Clinical Study Evaluates First Drug to Show Improvement in Subtype of Autism
April 24, 2012 
Mount Sinai School of Medicine undertakes a clinical trial to evaluate insulin-like growth factor in children who have SHANK3 deficiency, a known cause of autism spectrum disorder.

Specific Protein Triggers Changes In Neurons In Brain Reward Center Linked To Cocaine Addiction
April 22, 2012 
Eric Nestler, MD, Professor and Chair of Neuroscience, finds repeated exposure to cocaine decreases the expression of a protein necessary for normal functioning of the brain's reward system.

Magic Johnson Joins Mount Sinai at Community Health Fair
April 16, 2012 
Earvin "Magic" Johnson partnered with Mount Sinai to host community health fair featuring free screenings, cooking demonstrations, prizes, and live music.

Swallowing Exercises Associated with Short-Term Improvement in Function Among Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
April 16, 2012 
Eric Genden, MD, Professor and Chair of Otolaryngology and researchers find that targeted swallowing exercises can help alleviate swallowing dysfunction.

Mount Sinai Students Recognized for Social Justice Program in East Harlem
April 16, 2012 
Mount Sinai students developed a program of community service and research to acquire the skills they need to pursue social justice work in their careers

Scientists Identify FLT3 Gene as a Valid Therapeutic Target in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
April 15, 2012 
Use of new gene-sequencing technology rapidly identifies mutations that lead to drug resistance

Ivan Galanin Appointed to Head Commercial Development at Mount Sinai School of Medicine’s Office of Technology and Business Development
April 10, 2012 
Mr. Galanin will be responsible for identifying industrial and investment partners.

David H. Koch Donates $10 Million to Mount Sinai’s Jaffe Food Allergy Institute
April 10, 2012 
The gift is one of the largest in the Institute's history and will create the David H. and Julia Koch Research Program in Food Allergy Therapeutics. 

CommonMind Consortium Launched as a Public-Private Effort to Generate and Broadly Share Molecular Data on Neuropsychiatric Disease
April 9, 2012 
The goal is to generate and broadly share molecular data on neuropsychiatric disease.

New "Genetic Bar Code" Technique Establishes Ability to Derive DNA Information From RNA
April 8, 2012 
Discovery May Create Dialogue about DNA and RNA Data Bank Privacy Issues

Mutations in Three Genes Linked to Autism Spectrum Disorders
April 4, 2012 
Mount Sinai's findings, as part of a trio of papers revealing new genetic targets in autism, are published in the April 4th online issue of the journal Nature.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine and MRC Technology To Collaborate On Monoclonal Antibody Production and Humanization
April 3, 2012 
The agreement calls for MRCT to humanize mouse antibodies that are created by Mount Sinai’s Center for Therapeutic Antibody Discovery.

New Study Finds Lung Cancers Detected by CT Screening Grow at Same Rate as Those Found Through Traditional Methods
March 30, 2012 
Claudia I. Henschke, PhD, MD, Professor of Radiology, led the research with her team at Mount Sinai.

Mount Sinai Presents Landmark Research at American College of Cardiology Meeting
March 27, 2012 
New Statin Regimen, Unrecognized Heart Disease Symptoms, New Imaging Innovations Among Key Research at Leading Cardiology Conference

Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Named a “Legend of Cardiovascular Medicine” by the American College of Cardiology
March 23, 2012 
Dr. Fuster has been selected to deliver the James T. Dove Lecture on March 25 at the ACC’s annual meeting in Chicago.

Marijuana-Like Chemical Can Inhibit Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) found in Late-State AIDS
March 20, 2012 
Mount Sinai researchers have discovered how marijuana receptors found on immune cells can influence the spread of the virus.

Mount Sinai Appoints Scott L. Friedman, MD, Dean for Therapeutic Discovery
March 19, 2012 
This newly created position highlights Mount Sinai’s emerging role in the development of novel drugs and diagnostic products. 

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Awarded Reaccreditation
March 19, 2012 
Mount Sinai was reaccredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the national authority on MD programs, for 8 more years.

Nathan Kase, MD, Receives The 2012 Alexander Richman Award for Humanism and Ethics in Medicine
March 16, 2012 
The award will be presented during the 2012 Alexander Richman Commemorative Lecture on March 22, at 11:00 am at Mount Sinai.

New Drug Now Available for Actinic Keratosis, a Common Pre-Cancerous Skin Condition
March 15, 2012 
Mark Lebwohl, MD, Professor and Chair of Dermatology, is the lead author of the study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Mount Sinai Ranks in U.S. News Top 20 Medical Schools
March 14, 2012 
Mount Sinai School of Medicine Excels With Top 20 Ranking from U.S. News and World Report

Mount Sinai’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab Receives Highest Safety Rating From New York State
March 14, 2012 
New York State has recognized Mount Sinai's cath lab with the highest safety rating, marking 15 years as one of the safest cath labs in the state.

Pressures to Increase Volume of Colonoscopies Adversely Impacts How Screenings Are Performed
March 12, 2012 
The study was conducted by Lawrence B. Cohen, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Gastroenterology.

Researchers Discover Drug Target for Kidney Failure
March 11, 2012 
Mount Sinai researchers used computer software to help identify a protein that plays a crucial role in kidney fibrosis, which leads to kidney failure, a disease that affects millions of Americans.

Researchers Discover Five Genetic Markers of Crohns Disease in Jews of European Descent
March 8, 2012 
Jews of Eastern European descent are 4 times more likely to have Crohn's disease. Mount Sinai researchers have learned why.

Are Student Research Requirements Redefining Medical Education? Or Will The Trend Come to An End?
February 23, 2012 
A conference, entitled "Integrating Student Research into the Medical School Curriculum," will take place Friday, February 24, from 8:15 AM to 7:30 PM, at the New York Academy of Sciences.

Le Foundation Supports Psychiatry Neuroimaging Research
February 22, 2012 
The Department of Psychiatry has received a $250,000 gift to advance neuroimaging research conducted by young scientists in the early stages of their careers.

Mount Sinai First to Use Visually Guided Catheter Ablation System to Treat Atrial Fibrillation Patient in New U.S. Clinical Trial
February 21, 2012 
The clinical trial is headed by Vivek Y. Reddy, MD, Professor of Cardiology and Director of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Service at Mount Sinai Heart.

The National Institutes of Health ranks Mount Sinai School of Medicine #17 in the United States in NIH funding
February 16, 2012 
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine climbed from #18 to #17 in the nation for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding in 2012.

Children Who Stay on Their Parents' Health Plans Through Age 26 Have Improved Access to Care
February 13, 2012 
Statelaws permitting children to stay on their parents’ health insurance through age 26 result in improved access to health care compared to states without those laws.

Radiation After Surgery Does Not Extend Survival in Lung Cancer Subtype
February 13, 2012 
Mount Sinai researchers have found that post-operative radiation therapy does not improve outcomes in older patients with locally advanced lung cancer.

Decaffeinated Coffee Improves Brain Energy Metabolism in an Animal Study
February 2, 2012 
Mount Sinai researchers have found that decaffeinated coffee may reduce impaired brain energy metabolism associated with type 2 diabetes, a known risk factor for neurocognitive disorders.

Erin DuPree, MD, and Corita Grudzen, MD, MSHS, of Mount Sinai Selected for New Innovation Advisors Program
January 26, 2012 
Erin DuPree, MD, and Corita Grudzen, MD, MSHS, have been selected as inaugural members of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Innovation Advisors Program.

Preventive and Screening Healthcare Services Found to be Overused in the United States
January 23, 2012 
Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that the overuse of health care procedures, diagnostic tests and medications has been widespread in the United States for at least 30 years.

Jagat Narula, MD, PhD, Recognized by American College of Cardiology as "Gifted Educator"
January 19, 2012 
Dr. Jagat Narula, Chair in Cardiology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, has received the prestigious "Gifted Educator Award" for his renown as an educator in cardiology.

Chemical In Personal Care Products May Contribute To Childhood Obesity
January 19, 2012 
Chemicals found in some personal-care products may contribute to childhood obesity, according to research from the Mount Sinai Children's Environmental Health Center.

The Mount Sinai Stroke Center Receives "Get with the Guidelines Stroke Silver Plus Quality" Achievement Award
January 18, 2012 
Award Demonstrates Mount Sinai’s Commitment to Quality Care for Stroke Patients

Mount Sinai Toy Drive Benefits Children of Doe Fund Graduates
January 5, 2012 
Employees at The Mount Sinai Medical Center contributed approximately 1,500 gifts through a holiday toy drive to benefit graduates of the Doe Fund, a New York City-based organization that helps men whose lives have been devastated by homelessness, incarceration, and substance abuse.  

Maternal Type 2 Diabetes and Low Income Significantly Increase Risk for ADHD in Children
January 2, 2012 
Mount Sinai researchers have found that low socioeconomic status and gestational diabetes together increase the risk of ADHD in children 14-fold.

Mount Sinai First Year Medical Student, Sophie Clarke, Wins “Survivor”
December 23, 2011 
Sophie Clarke was awarded sole survivor of “SURVIVOR: SOUTH PACIFIC”.

Mary V. Solanto, PhD, Receives Award for Innovative Program Treating Adults with ADHD
December 12, 2011 
Dr. Solanto was recognized by Children and Adults with ADHD for a new program using cognitive behavioral therapy to improve executive function in people with ADHD.

HIMSS "Stage 6" Recognition Places Mount Sinai in Top 4.5 Percent of U.S. Hospitals for Electronic Medical Record Adoption
November 28, 2011 
Only 237 of the more than 5,300 U.S. hospitals tracked by HIMSS Analytics has reached Stage 6.

Researchers Discover Clues to Developing More Effective Antipsychotic Drugs
November 23, 2011 
Mount Sinai has identified the pattern of cell signaling induced by antipsychotic drugs in a complex composed of two brain receptors linked to schizophrenia.

World Trade Center Responders at Heightened Risk for Atherosclerosis
November 15, 2011 
Mount Sinai researchers have found that responders at the World Trade Center site with earlier exposure to the dust cloud have greater risk of developing arterial plaque.

Fetal Cells From Placenta May Help Maternal Heart Recover From Injury
November 14, 2011 
Mount Sinai researchers have found that fetal stem cells home to the site of injury in the maternal heart and aide in its recovery.

U.S. News and World Report and Mount Sinai School of Medicine Present Exclusive Summit on U.S. News Medical School Rankings
November 7, 2011 
Transcript Available Now, Video to be Available at WWW.USNEWS.COM

Samin K. Sharma, MD, Appointed Director of Clinical Cardiology and President of the Mount Sinai Heart Network
November 3, 2011 
Dr. Sharma has also been named Dean of International Clinical Affiliations, expanding the international presence of The Mount Sinai Medical Center in Cardiology.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine and US News present Exclusive Summit on Medical School Rankings
October 28, 2011 
Mount Sinai School of Medicine hosted a summit with US News and medical education experts and deans from across the US to address the methodology behind the US News medical school rankings.

US News and World Report Partners With Mount Sinai to Present an Exclusive Summit About Medical School Rankings
October 27, 2011 
Mount Sinai and US News & World Report have joined forces to present a roundtable with medical education experts to discuss how US News ranks medical schools.

Researchers Identify Gene Variants That Cause Stent Thrombosis in People with Coronary Artery Disease
October 26, 2011 
Identifying these gene variants may allow researchers to prevent a deadly complication of coronary stent implantation in people with coronary artery disease.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Awarded More Than $2 Million to Continue The Northeast Regional Alliance Health Careers Opportunity Program
October 19, 2011 
The renewal funding was made possible through a grant from the Health Career Opportunity Program of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration.

Jia-Jye Lee Gives Oral Presentation at BMES Meeting
October 15, 2011 
Doctoral candidate, Jia-Jye (J-J) Lee gives a presentation at a Cell Mechanics session of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) meeting in Hartford, CT.

Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Appointed Physician-in-Chief of The Mount Sinai Medical Center
October 6, 2011 
Dr. Fuster is re-appointed as Director of Mount Sinai Heart, The Zena and Michael A. Weiner Cardiovascular Institute, and the Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health.

New Study Shows Inflammatory Food Toxins Found In High Levels in Infants
October 5, 2011 
Mount Sinai research also indicates reduction in intake of food toxins improves diabetes in adults.

New Research Shows $6.7 Billion Spent on Unnecessary Tests and Treatments in One Year
October 3, 2011 
Mount Sinai researchers find that 86 percent of the costs are attributed to the prescription of brand-name statins to treat high cholesterol.

Eric Schadt, PhD, Named Director of Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center
September 26, 2011 
Dr. Schadt's goal is to create a world-class genomic data center that will help develop and improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Rosanne M. Leipzig, MD, PhD, Named to National Board of Medical Examiners
September 22, 2011 
In her new role, Dr. Leipzig will represent the Council of Medical Specialty Societies and share the viewpoints, issues, and health policy concerns of more than 700,000 medical specialists nationwide.

Cardiovascular Translational Lab Scholar Receives Heart Failure Society of America Fellowship
September 20, 2011 
Dr. Chaanine being presented his HFSA Research Fellowship Award plaque by Martin M. Lewinter, MD, Chair, HFSA Research Committee

Several Common Genetic Variants Found to be Associated With Mental Illness
September 20, 2011 
New findings represent a significant advance in understanding the causes of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Launches SciMed
September 19, 2011 
The new innovative undergraduate program for shaping future physician-scientists begins this winter.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Neurology Residency Program Ranked Among Nation’s Best
September 16, 2011 
Mount Sinai was ranked third in the country in the August issue of the Archives of Neurology.

Unique Study Shows Efficacy of Imaging Technology in Evaluating Heart Disease Drug Dalcetrapib
September 13, 2011 
Zahi A. Fayad, PhD, Director of the Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute, found

Pituitary Hormone TSH Found to Directly Influence Bone Growth
September 13, 2011 
New findings by Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers may be key to future osteoporosis therapies.

Mount Sinai Researchers Find Promising New Target in Treating and Preventing the Progression of Heart Failure
September 8, 2011 
Roger J. Hajjar, MD, Director of Mount Sinai's Wiener Family Cardiovascular Research Laboratories, identified a new drug target that may treat and/or prevent heart failure.

First Long-Term Study of World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery Workers Shows Widespread Health Problems Ten Years After 9-11
September 6, 2011 
Researchers at Mount Sinai have found substantial and persistent mental and physical health problems among first responders and recovery workers.

Researchers Find Novel Drug Target for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
September 6, 2011 
Alexander Neumeister, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, has identified a promising therapeutic target in the brain that could lead to the treatment of PTSD.

Future Climate Change May Increase Asthma Attacks in Children
August 30, 2011 
Perry Sheffield, MD, Assistant Professor of Preventive Medicine, and her team of researchers have found that climate change may lead to more asthma-related health problems in children.

Asylum MFP-3D-BIO has Arrived
August 30, 2011 
The new atomic force microscope (AFM) is now fully installed at the Cardiovascular Research Center.

The Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Preparation for Hurricane Irene
August 28, 2011 
The Mount Sinai Medical Center has activated its emergency preparedness plan to provide for the safety of patients and staff during the storm.

Mount Sinai Receives $3.4 Million Grant to Initiate First-Of-Its-Kind Study of Personalized Medicine in the Clinical Setting
August 18, 2011 
Dr. Erwin Bottinger and his team are initiating the largest study to date using genetic information to help tailor individualized treatments in heart disease patients.

Study Finds Majority of Pharmaceutical Ads Do Not Adhere to FDA Guidelines
August 18, 2011 
Dr. Deborah Korenstein, Associate Professor of Medicine, led the study of pharmaceutical advertisements in biomedical journals.

Leading Treatments for Uveitis Found to be Similarly Effective, Increasing Patient Options
August 17, 2011 
Douglas A. Jabs, MD, MBA, Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology led the study comparing the two leading treatment approaches for the eye condition uveitis.

New Mount Sinai Study Shows How to Eliminate Motion Sickness on Tilting Trains
August 4, 2011 
Researchers found that adjusting the timing of when the train cars tilt as they enter and leave the curves can essentially eliminate motion sickness.

Mount Sinai Performs First Atrial Fibrillation Cardiac Ablation on the East Coast with Novel Force-Sensing Catheter and Mapping System
July 28, 2011 
The procedure was performed by Vivek Reddy, MD, Director of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Service at Mount Sinai Heart.

The Mount Sinai Medical Center Named to Honor Roll of America’s Elite Hospitals By U.S. News and World Report
July 19, 2011 
The Mount Sinai Medical Center ranks 16 out of nearly 5,000 hospitals nationwide in the 2011-2012 “Best Hospitals” issue of U.S. News & World Report, and earns a spot on the “Honor Roll.”

Gene that Causes Type 2 Diabetes May Also Cause Alzheimer’s
July 18, 2011 
Researchers have found that a gene that causes diabetes kills nerve cells in the brain, possibly resulting in Alzheimer’s disease.

A Natural Chemical Found in Grape Seeds May Prevent Development or Progression of Alzheimer’s
July 15, 2011 
Mount Sinai researchers found that polyphenols, a natural extract found in grapes, may help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease.

Public Notice July 11, 2011
July 11, 2011 

Government, Community and Labor Leaders Join Mount Sinai to Celebrate the James Zadroga 911 Health Law
July 1, 2011 
Legislation to Provide Long-Term Health Funding to the Men and Women Adversely Impacted by 9/11

Mount Sinai Study Finds Foods with Baked Milk May Help Build Tolerance in Children with Dairy Allergies
June 30, 2011 
Introducing foods that contain baked milk into the diets of children who have milk allergies may help them outgrow their allergies.

IOM and Mount Sinai Collaborate to Examine Issue of Declining Participation in Clinical Trials
June 27, 2011 
With Decline in Clinical Trial Volunteers, How To Achieve the Medical Breakthroughs of Tomorrow?

Mount Sinai Researchers Develop Safe and Effective Gene Therapy to Treat Severe Heart Failure
June 27, 2011 
New gene therapy developed at Mount Sinai, shows clinical benefit in treating people with advanced heart failure in a Phase II clinical trial.

Mount Sinai Has 209 Physicians Named in New York Magazine’s "Best Doctors" Issue
June 20, 2011 
Mount Sinai leads the New York metro area with the highest number of physicians named to the annual list.

Young Immunology Researchers Receive Prestigious Grant For Outstanding Discoveries
June 16, 2011 
Benjamin tenOever, PhD, and Julie Magarian Blander, PhD, each received a grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund for their pioneering work in the study of infectious diseases

Chef Floyd Cardoz Wins Top Chef Masters and 100,000 Dollars on Behalf of Mount Sinai
June 16, 2011 
Chef Cardoz won Top Chef Master’s grand prize of $100,000 on behalf of The Tisch Cancer Institute’s Young Scientist Cancer Research Fund at Mount Sinai.

Researchers Learn How Some Cells Are Turned Into Fat Cells In The Body
June 14, 2011 
Scientists found a cellular signaling pathway that differentiates certain types of cells into fat cells or smooth muscle cells, informing a potential therapeutic target for obesity.

Crain's New York: "Med Schools Pump Up Empathy Training For Docs," featuring Dr. Valerie Parkas
June 12, 2011 

Mount Sinai Doctor Receives The Prestigious Grand Prix Scientifique Award
June 6, 2011 
Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Director of Mount Sinai Heart, given the award by the Institut de France

Louis M. Aledort, MD, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From Albert Einstein College of Medicine
June 2, 2011 
Dr. Aledort was recognized for his distinguished career in the field of blood disorders, his academic research and his community and service efforts.

Mount Sinai Celebrates the "Topping Off" of New Building at 10 E. 102nd Street
May 26, 2011 
The new residential building at The Mount Sinai Medical Center reached a significant construction milestone.

Alisan Goldfarb, MD Receives Prestigious Award from American Cancer Society
May 24, 2011 
Dr. Goldfarb was recognized with the Physician of Distinction Award for outstanding contributions to clinical care in breast cancer

New Research Shows the Aging Brain Does Not Respond To Experience As Well as the Younger Brain
May 24, 2011 
Mount Sinai researchers have found reduced ability of the aging brain to learn and respond to experiences, a finding that sheds new light on the aging process.

Mount Sinai Researchers Find Mental Health Care Underused by Older Adults
May 23, 2011 
Study identifies a wide range of possible causes for underuse of mental health care in adults over 65.

Book Chapter on Biomedical AFM
May 20, 2011 
Evren Azeloglu, PhD and Kevin Costa, PhD contribute a chapter in the new book Atomic Force Microscopy in Biomedical Research: Methods and Protocols.

Teri Willey Appointed Vice President for Technology and Business Development at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
May 19, 2011 
Mount Sinai School of Medicine has appointed Teri Willey as Vice President for Technology and Business Development.

Larry J. Siever, MD, Recognized by His Peers for Contributions to Personality Disorders Research
May 17, 2011 
Dr. Siever was honored with the Judd Marmor Award Lecture at the American Psychiatric Association meeting in Honolulu.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Pacific Biosciences Partner to Advance Clinical Research through Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology
May 16, 2011 
Institute to be directed by PacBio CSO Dr. Eric Schadt; Will Include Single Molecule Real Time Biology User Facility

Mount Sinai Starts New Division of Psychiatric Genomics to Understand Genetics Behind Psychiatric Disorders
May 13, 2011 
Pamela Sklar, MD, PhD, a distinguished researcher of genetics in mental illness, has joined Mount Sinai to found the Division of Psychiatric Genomics.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Commencement Honors Leaders in Discovery and Innovation
May 13, 2011 
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand delivers keynote address at Mount Sinai School of Medicine’s 2011 commencement ceremony.

Dubin Breast Center Now Offers Cutting-Edge 3D Mammography Technology
May 9, 2011 
The Dubin Breast Center of The Tisch Cancer Institute is one of the first centers in the country to offer 3D mammography, allowing for earlier and more accurate breast cancer diagnosis.

Data From Mount Sinai Biobank Provides Critical Insight Into Personalized Medicine
May 4, 2011 
Mount Sinai researchers find that population labels may not be helpful in predicting disease risk or guiding how a patient will respond to certain medications, as previously thought.

Researchers Estimate Environmentally-Induced Childhood Disease Cost At $76.6 Billion
May 4, 2011 
New data show that, despite previous efforts to curb their use, toxic chemicals have a major impact on health care costs and childhood morbidity.

New Mitral Valve Disease and Repair Data to be Presented at 2011 Mitral Conclave
April 29, 2011 
The 2011 Mitral Conclave is the first international two-day meeting focused specifically on mitral valve disease and mitral valve repair surgery.

Mount Sinai’s David S. Mendelson, MD, FACR, Recognized as Grassroots Champion by The American Hospital Association
April 22, 2011 
Dr. Mendelson was recognized for his leadership in establishing the use of electronic health records to improve patient care.

New Mount Sinai Study Shows Exposure to Certain Pesticides Impacts Child Cognitive Development
April 21, 2011 
Prenatal exposure to a group of pesticides called organophosphates negatively impacted perceptual reasoning, a measure of nonverbal problem-solving skills.

Diabetic Kidney Failure May Be Reversed with Low-Carbohydrate Diet
April 20, 2011 
Researchers have found that by administering a low-carb, high-fat diet in mice, that diabetic kidney damage was reversed, and also uncovered an array of genes associated with kidney failure.

Mount Sinai’s Ethylin Wang Jabs, MD, Elected as a Member of the Association of American Physicians
April 18, 2011 
Dr. Jabs was among 64 individuals elected this year and honored at the Association of American Physicians annual meeting.

Mount Sinai Researchers Help Identify Differences in Disease Progression in Two Subtypes of MS
April 14, 2011 
New data from the American Academy of Neurology meeting describes the consequences of relapses in MS patients who initially have a progressive course.

Chef Floyd Cardoz to Compete on Top Chef Masters on Behalf of Mount Sinai School of Medicine
April 6, 2011 
Chef Floyd Cardoz will compete on "Top Chef Masters" for the Young Scientist Cancer Research Fund at Mount Sinai.

Carlos Cordon-Cardo, MD, PhD Named Chair of Department of Pathology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center
April 4, 2011 
Dr. Cordon-Cardo, an expert in experimental pathology and molecular oncology, joins Mount Sinai as Chair of the Department of Pathology.

Consortium of Researchers Identify Four New Genes Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
April 3, 2011 
A consortium of researchers has identified four new genes that when present increase the risk of a person developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life.

Charles A. Powell, MD, Named Chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
March 30, 2011 
Dr. Powell’s collaborative translational research in lung cancer has helped lead to the recategorization of the disease.

Indications of Alzheimer’s Disease May Be Evident Decades Before First Signs of Cognitive Impairment
March 28, 2011 
Mount Sinai Researchers find a link between lower glucose utilization in the brain and Alzheimer’s disease.

Mount Sinai Researchers Uncover How a Gene Mutation Causes Parkinson’s Disease
March 25, 2011 
The new finding explains how mutations lead to the development of the most common form of Parkinson’s, providing a new diagnostic and drug target for the disease.

Mount Sinai Students Celebrate Match Day and the Next Milestone in Their Careers
March 23, 2011 
The Class of 2011 opened envelopes to learn where they would be spending their residency training. An overwhelming majority matched to a program of their choice.

Mount Sinai’s Albert Siu, MD, Appointed Co-Vice Chair of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
March 21, 2011 
With the appointment, Dr. Siu will help advance the Task Force’s work in preventive care.

Mount Sinai Researchers Receive $8 Million Grant to Develop National Measures Evaluating Quality of Pediatric Health Care
March 21, 2011 
Award goes to enhancing methods of evaluating the quality of care given to pediatric patients in the U.S.

Mount Sinai Ranks in U.S. News Top 20 Medical Schools for 2011-2012
March 17, 2011 
Mount Sinai continues to hold its ranking among the top medical schools in the U.S., improving in nearly every ranking indicator.

Mount Sinai Launches Neuroimaging Study to Understand Brain Changes in Alzheimer’s Disease
March 8, 2011 
Funded by the NIH, the study will use imaging techniques and biomarkers to understand changes in the structure and function of the brain.

President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition Appoints Jeffrey I. Mechanick, MD to Science Board
March 7, 2011 
The PCFSN engages Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles. Dr. Mechanick will assist the Board with its expanded mission into nutrition.

New Research Finds Body Mass Index Influences Risk of Death Among Asians
March 4, 2011 
Asians with too high or too low BMI are at higher risk for death than those with normal BMI.

Researchers Find Star-Shaped Brain Cell That Support Neurons Also Aid in Formation of Long-Term Memories
March 4, 2011 
Lactate, which is energy fuel produced in a type of brain cell called an astrocyte, plays a critical role in long-term memory formation.

Mount Sinai’s Palliative Care Program Receives Grant to Provide Companionship for Patients
March 4, 2011 
The grant helps to expand care of patients in Mount Sinai’s palliative program.

Four Mount Sinai Researchers Awarded Prestigious "Young Investigator Grant" for Their Brain and Behavior Research
February 18, 2011 
The National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression awarded the $60,000 grants to enable the scientists to continue their work.

Mount Sinai Researchers Identify Novel Function of Insulin in the Brain
February 16, 2011 
Brain insulin suppressed release of fatty acids from fat. Impaired brain insulin signaling increases the release of fatty acids which can lead to or worsen diabetes.

Increased Cardiac Enzymes Following Heart Bypass Surgery Associated with Increased Mortality
February 8, 2011 
Researchers find that even small amounts of damage to heart muscle during coronary bypass surgery is associated with an increased risk of death.

Mount Sinai Celebrates the “Topping Off” of the New Center for Science and Medicine Building
February 7, 2011 
Set to open in 2012, CSM will bring nearly a half-million square-feet of new, state-of-the-art medical research and clinical facilities to Mount Sinai.

Mount Sinai’s Burton Drayer, MD, Elected President of the Radiological Society of North America
January 31, 2011 
Dr. Drayer, Chair of the Department of Radiology, has been elected president of the society’s board of directors.

Mount Sinai Researchers Find That Little-Studied Gene May Boost Long-Term Memory and Enhance Cognition
January 26, 2011 
Treatment with a gene called IGF-II significantly improved long-term memory. When the gene was blocked, long-term memories could not form.

Dystonia Expert Steven Frucht, MD Appointed Director of the Movement Disorders Division
January 24, 2011 
Dr. Frucht, a renowned expert in hyperkinetic disorders, joins the Robert and John M. Bendheim Parkinson and Movement Disorders Center.

Mount Sinai and the FDNY Host Hospital Fire Safety Conference
January 11, 2011 
Hospital and fire department leaders were on hand to discuss best practices for preparedness and response to a hospital fire.

Medical Resident FICA Refund Claim Status
January 10, 2011 
An update on Mount Sinai's medical resident FICA (Social Security and Medicare) refund claim.

New Study of “Sarcoid Like” Granulomatous Pulmonary Disease Finds Elevated Rates in WTC Responders
January 6, 2011 
Mount Sinai researchers examined nearly 20,000 World Trade Center responders for this clinical study.

Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine Make Major Breakthrough in Melanoma Research
December 22, 2010 
A discovery made by Mount Sinai researchers about the progression of melanoma could lead to new treatments.

Mount Sinai Performs First U.S. Implantation of New Device for Aortic Stenosis
December 21, 2010 
Designed to replace a diseased aortic heart valve percutaneously via a catheter, device provides an alternative to open heart surgery.

Mount Sinai Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Celebrates 100 Years of Excellence in Patient Care
December 20, 2010 
Mount Sinai’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine sponsored a day of scientific presentations to commemorate 100 years of patient care.

Walter Futterweit, MD, Named President of the Androgen Excess and PCOS Society
December 20, 2010 
Mount Sinai’s Walter Futterweit, MD, has been elected president of the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society

Mount Sinai Researchers Learn Mechanism Behind Genetic Mutation Associated with Autism
December 17, 2010 
Research shows that when a copy of a certain gene is missing, nerve cells do not effectively communicate, leading to some autism spectrum disorders.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Receives $17 Million from NIH To Study Patterns of Flu Infection
December 15, 2010 
NIH renews Program for Research on Immune Modeling and Experimentation funding to develop math models to better predict patterns of flu infection.

Mount Sinai Appoints Robert Maki, MD, PhD, As New Chief of Pediatric Hematology Oncology
December 14, 2010 
Dr. Robert Maki named Mount Sinai Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Medical Director, Sarcoma Cancer Program, at The Tisch Cancer Institute.

Mount Sinai Appoints Mark W. Babyatsky, MD, As Chair of Department of Medicine
December 13, 2010 
Dr. Babyatsky seeks to propel Mount Sinai to the forefront of improving primary care under the new Affordable Care Act.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Awarded Grant by the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation
December 7, 2010 
The grant will go toward instilling in students a deeper appreciation of chronic illness and the plight of the medically disenfranchised.

Dr. AnaLisa DiFeo Recognized As Liz Tilberis Scholar for Ovarian Cancer Research
December 1, 2010 
AnaLisa DiFeo honored with the Liz Tilberis Grant from the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund to support her research on chemoresistance in ovarian cancer.

Middle Schoolers More Interested in College and Medical Careers Thanks to Mount Sinai Program
November 15, 2010 
MedStart program for Harlem middle schoolers also improved knowledge of diseases prevalent in their community such as diabetes and heart disease.

Mount Sinai Partners With National Black Church Initiative to Raise Awareness of Breast and Prostate Cancer
November 12, 2010 
Mount Sinai is working with the NBCI to raise awareness in the African-American community of breast and prostate cancer treatment options.

Health Resources and Services Administration Honors Dr. Jennifer Frontera As Organ Donation Champion
November 10, 2010 
The HRSA has recognized Dr. Jennifer Frontera for demonstrating an exceptional commitment to organ donation and transplantation in New York State.

Nurses Invite Public to Tour Operating Room in Celebration of Perioperative Nurse Week
November 4, 2010 
The open house will be held 1-4 pm Monday, November 8.

Mount Sinai Researchers Find Vast Majority of Americans Have Access to Hospice Care
November 3, 2010 
A new study shows that 98 percent of Americans live within 60 minutes of hospice services, indicating that disparities in enrollment are not likely related to access.

Mount Sinai Hosts Prestigious Clinical Practicum in Autism with Keynote from Eustacia Cutler
November 3, 2010 
The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry selected the Seaver Autism Center for Research & Treatment to host a clinical practicum on autism research.

Mount Sinai Researchers Identify Mechanism of Regulatory Protein Essential for Embryo Development
October 28, 2010 
The discovery of a new mechanism in embryo development may provide a diagnostic or therapeutic target in identifying and treating common cancers.

Mount Sinai Program Addresses Needs of Underserved High-Risk Pregnant Women to Control Weight Gain
October 26, 2010 
Mount Sinai’s Lifestyle Modification Program has expanded its services to aid women in minimizing weight gain during pregnancy.

Survey Shows Physicians Agree Medicare Reimbursement is Inequitable, Disagree on How to Fix It
October 26, 2010 
Mount Sinai researchers have found that physicians agree Medicare reimbursement is flawed, but there is little consensus on how to reform it.

Conference to Explore Latest Screening Methods and Treatments for Lung Cancer
October 21, 2010 
23rd International Conference on Screening for Lung Cancer To Be Held at The Mount Sinai Medical Center October 22 and 23

Mount Sinai Researchers Make Groundbreaking Discovery on Origin of Brain’s Immune Cells
October 21, 2010 
New study could lead to new treatments for degenerative brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, and autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis.

New Mount Sinai Program Seeks to Overcome Mental Health Barriers in City Kids
October 20, 2010 
The NIH has awarded Mount Sinai School of Medicine $4.2 million to lead a new initiative addressing mental health concerns of city children and their families.

The Mount Sinai Medical Center Names New Vice-Chair of Department of Urology
October 15, 2010 
David B. Samadi, MD, chief of robotics, is named vice-chair. An expert in robotic prostate surgery, Dr. Samadi specializes in urologic cancers.

Douglas A. Jabs, MD, Delivers Jackson Memorial Lecture at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting
October 13, 2010 
Dr. Jabs has been awarded the Jackson Memorial Lecture by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He will discuss research developments in cytomegalovirus retinitis in people with AIDS.

Mount Sinai Designated as First PAHO-WHO Collaborating Centre in Children’s Environmental Health in United States
October 13, 2010 
Mount Sinai School of Medicine is the first fully designated PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre in Children’s Environmental Health in the U.S.

Gene Associated with Type 2 Diabetes Is Low in People with Alzheimer’s Disease
October 12, 2010 
A study in the journal Aging Cell shows that people with Alzheimer’s disease have a low level of the gene PGC-1, which regulates glucose.

Mount Sinai Researcher Awarded Renowned Institute of Medicine Prize for Outstanding Achievements in Improving Mental Health
October 11, 2010 
Dr. Eric Nestler honored for his work and achievements in addiction science.

Bruce D. Gelb, MD, of Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Elected to the Institute of Medicine
October 11, 2010 
Dr. Bruce Gelb was among 65 new members and five foreign associates announced today at the IOM’s 40th annual meeting.

Study Shows that Cancer-Related PTSD Can Be Reduced by Cognitive-Behavior Therapy by Phone
October 6, 2010 
Cognitive-behavior therapy given over the phone has been shown to reduce PTSD symptoms in survivors of stem cell transplants.

NIH Grants Mount Sinai $16.5 Million to Continue Program of Excellence in Nanotechnology
September 29, 2010 
Contract will allow Mount Sinai to develop multidisciplinary research Centers with the goal of developing nanotechnology tools for heart, lung and blood diseases.

Mount Sinai Researchers Identify Key Mechanism in Gene Linking Diabetes to Alzheimer’s
September 28, 2010 
Dr. Sam Gandy and his team have found that that a gene for a protein that may cause type 2 diabetes impacts the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

New Study Finds That Children with Food Allergies are Targeted by Bullies
September 28, 2010 
Mount Sinai researchers have found that children with food allergies are often harassed by their classmates and teachers because of their allergies.

The Mount Sinai Medical Center Appoints Randall F. Holcombe, MD As Director of Clinical Cancer Affairs
September 24, 2010 
Dr. Randall Holcombe has joined Mount Sinai as Director of Clinical Cancer Affairs and Director of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology.

Increased Costs, Hospitalizations Seen in People with Cancer Who Leave Hospice Care Early
September 23, 2010 
Researchers from Mount Sinai have found that people with terminal cancer who disenroll from hospice care have increased health care usage and costs.

Mount Sinai’s Chief Nursing Officer Selected to Attend the Global Nursing Leadership Institute
September 20, 2010 
Dr. Carol Porter of Mount Sinai was among 30 select nurses to participate in the Global Nursing Leadership Institute

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September 17, 2010 

Mount Sinai Researchers Develop New Computational Method to Aid Analysis of Gene Expression Experiments
September 15, 2010 
Mount Sinai researchers have developed a new database that will change how scientists identify drug targets and biomarkers.

Mount Sinai Researchers Find Possible Genetic Cause for Cleft Palate
September 15, 2010 
Drs. Philippe Soriano and Jeffrey Bush led research that explains why a certain gene mutation causes craniofrontonasal syndrome.

Mount Sinai Microbiologist Receives 2010 ICAAC Young Investigator Award for His Work Focusing on Virus Infection
September 15, 2010 
Dr. Benjamin tenOever was honored with the 2010 ICAAC Young Investigator Award by the American Society for Microbiology.

Mount Sinai Implants First New Ring to Treat One Cause of Heart Failure
September 11, 2010 
Dr. David Adams invented and implanted the first tricuspid annuloplasty ring in the U.S. to treat tricuspid valve regurgitation.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Joins Elite Consortium of Universities for Global Health
September 9, 2010 
Mount Sinai has been accepted into the Consortium of Universities for Global Health, a prestigious organization of global health programs across the country.

Mount Sinai Researchers Launch the Queens Children’s Environmental Health Education Campaign
September 8, 2010 
Dr. Philip Landrigan and Queens Borough President Helen Marshall Announced Queens National Children’s Study Week.

Researchers Identify New Therapeutic Targets to Improve Pain Management After Chronic Morphine Administration
September 7, 2010 
Researchers identified changes in the brain and spinal cord that occur during the development of morphine tolerance, providing a therapeutic target for preventing it.

Former Mount Sinai Residents May Be Eligible for FICA Tax Refunds
August 24, 2010 
Individuals who wish to receive their FICA refund through Mount Sinai must complete and return an Employee Consent Form.

Mount Sinai Researchers Reveal Novel Structural Features at the Core of Cellular Energy Conversion
August 18, 2010 
The research team determined that the cellular nanomachine, or motor, uses a water molecule to convert food energy into usable cellular energy.

Swallowing Condition Puts Hospitalized Patients at Risk for Complications and Increased Length of Stay
August 17, 2010 
A new study shows that patients with dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, are in the hospital 40 percent longer than those that do not have the condition.

Mount Sinai Develops Technology That Uses Gold to Detect High-Risk Heart Disease
August 16, 2010 
Researchers at Mount Sinai have pioneered a way to detect vulnerable plaques in the coronary artery using gold nanoparticles and CT technology.

Mount Sinai Continues to Lead Research on Food Allergy with Renewed NIH Grant of $29.9 Million.
August 12, 2010 
Hugh Sampson, MD, Director of Mount Sinai’s Jaffe Food Allergy Institute, will continue as lead investigator of the multicenter research effort.

Mount Sinai Creates The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Cardiovascular Translational Research Center
August 11, 2010 
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has awarded Mount Sinai a $25 million grant for heart disease research.

Mount Sinai Study Shows that Humanities Students Perform As Well As Pre-Med Students in Medical School
July 30, 2010 
Data indicate that students in the unique Humanities and Medicine program at Mount Sinai perform as well as traditionally prepared pre-med students.

Dr. Gregory Chotkowski Brings Expertise in Maxillofacial Surgery and Stem Cell Research to Mount Sinai
July 29, 2010 
Dr. Chotkowski will serve as Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and work on a translational level with other departments on stem cell research in dentistry.

Dr. Marshall Posner Leads the Head and Neck Oncology Program at Mount Sinai
July 27, 2010 
As the medical director, Dr. Posner will lead an interdisciplinary collaboration with surgery and continue his research on viral-driven solid tumor oncology.

Many Knee and Hip Replacement Patients Experience Weight Decrease After Surgery
July 26, 2010 
Michael Bronson, M.D., Chief of Joint Replacement Surgery, led study showing that total knee and hip arthroplasties can lead to healthier living.

The Mount Sinai Medical Center Named One of the Best Hospitals in the United States by U.S. News and World Report
July 22, 2010 
Mount Sinai tops the list for geriatrics and comes in high for numerous other specialties, including gastroenterology and cardiology.

Mount Sinai Strongly Represented in New York Magazine's 2010 "Best Doctors" List
July 16, 2010 
Nearly 200 faculty and staff, including those who serve at an affiliated institution, lauded for outstanding patient care.

Mount Sinai Study Shows That Major Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Causes Alterations in Shapes of Brain Protein Deposits
July 14, 2010 
A team led by Dr. Sam Gandy is presenting new research at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Researchers Discover Mechanism by Which Diseases Develop
July 8, 2010 
Researchers have identified a previously unknown mechanism by which information from a gene is used to direct the physical and behavioral development of individuals.

Mount Sinai HIV Clinic Now Serving 83 Percent of the Former St. Vincent Hospital’s HIV Patients
July 6, 2010 
Patients who relied on St. Vincent’s HIV clinic are now being treated at a new Mount Sinai HIV clinic at the same Greenwich Village location.

Mount Sinai Honors Female Scientists with Inaugural Robin Chemers Neustein Postdoctoral Fellowship
June 30, 2010 
Inaugural award supporting female scientists at Mount Sinai School of Medicine has been awarded to Molly A. Ingersoll, PhD, and Ruth I. Johnson, PhD.

Mount Sinai Researchers Find Lead Poisoning Highly Prevalent Among School-Aged Children in Uganda
June 29, 2010 
Blood lead levels in children living near a landfill in Kampala, Uganda, are nearly 20 times higher than levels found in U.S. children.

Vast Majority of Physicians Practice “Defensive Medicine” According to New Physician Survey
June 28, 2010 
According to Mount Sinai researchers, a vast majority of physicians believe malpractice concerns lead to excessive tests and procedures.

Antihypertensive Drugs May Protect against Alzheimer’s Disease and Promote Healthy Memory
June 24, 2010 
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that a blood pressure drug may lessen the impact of Alzheimer’s disease and promote healthy memory.

Mount Sinai Researchers Find Structural Basis for Incidence of Skin Cancers in a Genetic Disorder
June 23, 2010 
Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found why patients with an inherited genetic disorder are more susceptible to skin cancers than the general population.

Mount Sinai's Stanley Mirsky, MD, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the Joslin Diabetes Center of Boston
June 16, 2010 
A Mount Sinai physician for nearly 50 years, Dr. Mirsky performed some of the earliest research on the connection between diabetes and the eyes.

2009 H1N1 Vaccine Protects Against 1918 Influenza Virus, Alleviating Bioterrorism Concerns
June 15, 2010 
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that people vaccinated against H1N1 influenza may also be protected against 1918 Spanish influenza.

Newest Techniques for Opening Arterial Blockages to Be Highlighted at Annual Coronary and Vascular Symposium
June 15, 2010 
Mount Sinai Heart is hosting the13th Annual Live Symposium of Complex Coronary and Cardiovascular Cases.

Jia Chen, ScD, Receives Visiting Scientist Award from International Agency for Research on Cancer
June 14, 2010 
Dr. Chen will spend the 2010/2011 academic year continuing her research on breast and lung cancer with collaborators at IARC in Lyon, France.

Mount Sinai’s Joy S. Reidenberg, PhD, Part of Documentary Series Honored by British Academy of Film and Television Arts
June 11, 2010 
Dr. Reidenberg is a featured anatomist on the award-winning wildlife documentary series “Inside Nature’s Giants.”

New Autism Susceptibility Genes Identified; Autism Genome Project Phase 2 Results Published in Nature
June 9, 2010 
In collaboration with the Autism Genome Project, Mount Sinai has published phase 2 data on gene variants that may lead to new autism treatments.

Stem Cells for First Time Used to Create Abnormal Heart Cells for Study of Heart Condition
June 9, 2010 
For the first time, researchers have developed abnormal heart cells from human stem cells, allowing them to study potential treatments for cardiomyopathy.

AMA’s Position on Coverage Expansion Was Inconsistent with the Views of Most Physicians
June 9, 2010 
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that most physicians do not support the American Medical Association’s position on healthcare reform.

The Mount Sinai Hospital Ranked in Top 25 of Best Children’s Hospitals in Two Specialties by U.S. News and World Report
June 4, 2010 
Mount Sinai’s Kravis Children’s Hospital is cited for excellence in pediatric gastroenterology and kidney disease.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine’s New Gene Therapy Proves Effective in Treating Severe Heart Failure
June 3, 2010 
Mount Sinai researchers have developed a way to stimulate production of an enzyme that enables failing hearts to pump more effectively.

Mount Sinai Researchers Approaching Universal Treatment for All Strains of Influenza
June 2, 2010 
Benjamin tenOever, PhD, and colleagues are one step closer to creating a universal anti-viral treatment for influenza.

Beethoven Unlikely to Have Died from Lead Exposure
June 2, 2010 
Tests conducted by Mount Sinai researcher on Beethoven's skull fragments reveal that lead poisoning is unlikely to have caused the composer's death.

Center of Excellence for OCD and Related Disorders Announces Its Opening
June 1, 2010 
The Center treats severe obsessive-compulsive disorders and offers comprehensive evaluations, consultations, and innovative and evidence-based treatments.

Raja Flores, MD, Named Chief of Thoracic Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center
June 1, 2010 
Dr. Raja Flores is the newest member of The Mount Sinai Cancer Center.

Sundar Jagannath, MD, Named Director of Multiple Myeloma Program at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
June 1, 2010 
Blood cancer expert Sundar Jagannath, MD, will join The Mount Sinai Medical Center as Director of the Multiple Myeloma Program.

Mount Sinai Teams Return to Haiti to Provide Critical Care to Earthquake Survivors
May 27, 2010 
The Mount Sinai Medical Center has dispatched several teams of health care personnel to Haiti to support ongoing relief efforts in the aftermath of the January earthquake.

Mount Sinai Researchers Move Closer to a Universal Influenza Vaccine
May 25, 2010 
Peter Palese Ph.D., Chair of Microbiology and colleagues look to eliminate seasonal flu shots.

Mount Sinai Researchers Discover Bone Marrow Plays Critical Role in Enhancing Immune Response to Viruses
May 24, 2010 
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine research study is the first to show that bone marrow cells play a critical role in fighting respiratory viruses.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Plaza Jewish Community Chapel Pilot Novel Palliative Care Initiative
May 24, 2010 
Mount Sinai announced a partnership with Plaza Jewish Community Chapel, Inc, to provide palliative care counseling to those with kidney failure or memory loss.

Mount Sinai Researchers Identify First Drug to Demonstrate Effect in an Animal Model of a Type of Autism
May 20, 2010 
Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified a drug that improves communication between nerve cells in a mouse model of an autism subtype.

Mount Sinai’s Teen Mom Program Celebrates 20 Years of Helping Teen Mothers
May 18, 2010 
The Mount Sinai Medical Center celebrates the anniversary of Mothers of Mount Sinai, an education and support program for pregnant and parenting teens.

Terry F. Davies, MD, receives John B. Stanbury Medal from American Thyroid Association
May 18, 2010 
The American Thyroid Association recognizes Terry F. Davies, MD, Professor of Medicine, for his contributions to thyroid autoimmunity research.

Dan Iosifescu, MD, Named Director of the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
May 14, 2010 
Dan Iosifescu, MD, is named Director of the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience.

Stuart C. Sealfon, MD, Receives NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Award
May 14, 2010 
Stuart C. Sealfon, MD, Chairman of the Department of Neurology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, receives the Distinguished Investigator Grant Award.

President Clinton Delivers Commencement Address to Mount Sinai School of Medicine Class of 2010
May 13, 2010 
The following remarks were delivered by President Bill Clinton on Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Mount Sinai School of Medicine’s 41st commencement ceremony at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Availability of Primary Care Physicians May Help Reduce Pediatric Surgeries
May 13, 2010 
A recent study by researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine highlights the importance of access to pediatricians and family physicians.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Commencement Honors Leaders in Genetics and Public Health
May 13, 2010 
President Bill Clinton was among the honorees at Mount Sinai School of Medicine's 41st annual commencement ceremonies.

Rate of Childhood Peanut Allergies More than Tripled Between 1997 and 2008
May 12, 2010 
Results of a nationwide telephone survey show that the rate of peanut allergies in children more than tripled from 1997 to 2008.

Effect of Deforestation on Mozambique Discussed at United Nations Event
May 4, 2010 
Sigrid Hahn, MD, Associate Director of Global Health Center, speaks about Mount Sinai’s work at Gorongosa National Park in a UN-sponsored panel discussion.

NY Times "Medical Students and Health Costs" Dr. Yasmin Meah
May 3, 2010 
Medical students are starting to learn about the cost of treatments, the financing of health care, and the impact of high medical bills on their patients.

Mount Sinai Invites Local Families to Learn About Research Breakthroughs in Mental Illness
April 30, 2010 
Research breakthroughs in mental illness will be among the topics discussed at a Mount Sinai community forum on Saturday, May 1.

Philip Landrigan, MD, MSc, Receives 2010 Heart of Green “Protector” Award
April 30, 2010 
Director of the Children's Environmental Health Center honored for his study of the effects of environmental pollutants on chronic childhood diseases.

NIH Grant of Nearly $10 Million to Support Improved Lab Space at The Mount Sinai Medical Center
April 28, 2010 
The NIH awards nearly $10 million to Mount Sinai School of Medicine to support the expansion and improvement of space for laboratories.

Alzheimer’s Memory Problems Originate with Protein Clumps Floating in the Brain, Not Amyloid Plaques
April 27, 2010 
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that Alzheimer’s is not caused by amyloid plaques, as previously thought by many researchers.

Dianne LaPointe Rudow, DNP, Pioneers Living Donor Wellness Center at The Mount Sinai Medical Center
April 26, 2010 
Dianne LaPointe Rudow, DNP joins The Mount Sinai Medical Center to head the nation’s first multi-organ Living Donor Wellness Center.

Mount Sinai First NY Hospital to Remove Spleen and Gall Bladder through Belly Button
April 23, 2010 
The Mount Sinai Medical Center is the first in New York State to remove a spleen and gallbladder completely through a one-inch incision in the belly button.

Elisa R. Port, MD, FACS, Named Chief of Breast Surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
April 22, 2010 
Renowned surgeon Elisa R. Port, MD, FACS, returns as Chief of Breast Surgery and Co-Director of the Dubin Breast Center.

The Mount Sinai Medical Center and Patti LaBelle Host Community Health Fair
April 21, 2010 
On April 17, The Mount Sinai Medical Center partnered with Patti LaBelle to host its seventh-annual, student-run Community Health Fair at the Center for Advanced Medicine.

Louis M. Aledort, MD, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Blood Disorder Research
April 21, 2010 
Louis M. Aledort, MD is the recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hemophilia and Thrombosis Research Society (HTRS).

Mount Sinai Discovers Genetic Framework to Explain and Predict Adverse Drug Reactions
April 20, 2010 
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have taken a step toward the ability to predict adverse drug reactions, such as heart arrhythmias.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Ranked in the Top 20 Best Medical Schools by US News and World Report
April 19, 2010 
US News & World Report ranks Mount Sinai School of Medicine 18th out of 146 medical schools and schools of osteopathic medicine nationwide.

Pilot Program Seeks to Improve Care for Older Adults
April 19, 2010 
Top geriatrics specialists at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins have created a pilot program that will test leading geriatric care models in hospital settings

Phillip Landrigan, MD, MSc, Appointed Dean for Global Health at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
April 15, 2010 
Dr. Landrigan is an internationally recognized pediatrician, epidemiologist, and leader in public health and preventive medicine.

Robotic Prostatectomy Minimizes Surgery, Reduces Recovery Time, and Shortens Hospital Stays
April 15, 2010 
Recent Mount Sinai study shows significant benefits to robotically assisted procedures over open prostate surgery.

Study Finds Changes in Fetal Epigenetics Throughout Pregnancy
April 14, 2010 
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that epigenetic marks on human placentas change from the first trimester of pregnancy to the third, a discovery that may allow clinicians to prevent complications in pregnancy.

Groundbreaking Multiple Sclerosis Research Presented at American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting
April 13, 2010 
Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine will present several studies on multiple sclerosis at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting.

Kenneth Rosenzweig, MD, Joins Mount Sinai School of Medicine
April 13, 2010 
Lung cancer specialist Kenneth Rosenzweig, MD has been appointed Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

New SPECT Nuclear Cardiology Camera Reduces Time, Discomfort, and Radiation Exposure for Patients
April 9, 2010 
The Mount Sinai Medical Center is the first in the US to commercially use a new cardiac nuclear imaging system that drastically reduces imaging time and radiation exposure.

Palliative Care Pioneer Dr. Diane Meier on How People Struggle with Serious, Sometimes Terminal, Illness
April 8, 2010 
Director of both the Center to Advance Palliative Care and the Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute, Dr. Meier is interviewed by Democracy Now!

Exposure to Three Classes of Common Chemicals May Affect Female Development
April 5, 2010 
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that exposure to three common chemical classes in young girls may disrupt pubertal development.

Yasmin L. Hurd, PhD, Named Director of MD-PhD Program at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
April 2, 2010 
Yasmin L. Hurd, PhD, has been appointed Director of the MD/PhD program at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Her appointment is effective April 1.

New “Mouse Models” Give Insight to Gene Mutation That Is Potential Cause Of Parkinson’s Disease
March 31, 2010 
Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers are among the first to discover how gene mutations may cause Parkinson’s disease.

Patient Volume Found to be a Mild Indicator of Hospital Performance for Three Common Conditions
March 24, 2010 
High volume hospitals performed marginally better in treating three common conditions

Lisa M. Satlin, MD, Named Chair of Pediatrics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
March 24, 2010 
Lisa M. Satlin, MD, a pioneer in the field of pediatric nephrology, has been appointed Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

Wayne K. Goodman, MD, Honored with Mysell Lecture By Harvard Medical School
March 24, 2010 
Wayne K. Goodman, MD, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai, has been selected to deliver the prestigious Mysell Lecture at Harvard.

Bruce E. Sands, MD, MS Joins The Mount Sinai Medical Center to Lead The Division of Gastroenterology
March 23, 2010 
Bruce E. Sands, MD, MS will join Mount Sinai School of Medicine as Chief of the Henry D. Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology in June of 2010.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Graduates Matched to Top Residencies Nationwide
March 22, 2010 
Mount Sinai School of Medicine’s Class of 2010 celebrated Match Day and learned where they will spend their residency training.

Mount Sinai Researchers Are the First to Identify Heart Abnormalities in World Trade Center Workers
March 16, 2010 
Mount Sinai School of Medicine presented data at the American College of Cardiology meeting evaluating heart problems in World Trade Center workers.

Amniotic Fluid Cells More Efficiently Reprogrammed to Pluripotency Than Adult Cells
March 15, 2010 
Reprogramming may become an important factor in stem cell research and future therapies.

Mount Sinai Study Identifies Genetic Changes in the Brain That Occur with Chronic Cocaine Use
March 15, 2010 
Mount Sinai researchers reveal the significant effect that repeated exposure to cocaine has on the brain — specifically on a protein identified as G9a, which regulates gene expression in cells.

Can Multimedia Lead to More Informed Decisions on Prostate Cancer Treatment?
March 11, 2010 
Mount Sinai School of Medicine leads a study on whether multimedia materials help prostate cancer patients make treatment decisions.

Hospices Not Deactivating Defibrillators in Patients, Patients Receiving Shocks
March 4, 2010 
Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that patients admitted to hospice care who have an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) are rarely having their ICDs deactivated.

Mount Sinai-Led Study Finds Prenatal Exposure to Certain Manmade Chemicals Negatively Affects Childhood Neurodevelopment
January 26, 2010 
A recent collaborative study links higher prenatal exposure to phthalates — manmade chemicals that interfere with hormonal messaging — to behavioral problems in children.

Study Reveals That Dimebolin Therapy May Contribute to Neuron Deterioration
January 7, 2010 
A study led by Mount Sinai researchers suggests that dimebolin increases levels of beta amyloid, a protein related to the plaque buildup found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's.

Palliative Care Specialist Diane Meier, MD, FACP, Named to U.S. Senate HELP Committee Fellowship Post
January 4, 2010 
Director of both the Center to Advance Palliative Care and the Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute, Dr. Meier has an extraordinary opportunity to take part in the federal policy-making process.

Trial Data Conclude That Cardiovascular Risks Associated with Vioxx Could Have Been Identified Sooner
November 23, 2009 
Discovery of cardiovascular risks related to taking the anti-inflammatory drug could have occurred several years before its manufacturer pulled it from the market.

Scientists Find Molecular Trigger That Helps Prevent Aging and Disease
November 18, 2009 
A two-part study, "Role of CBP and SATB-1 in Aging, Dietary Restriction, and Insulin-Like Signaling," examines how dietary restriction and a high-caloric intake influence biochemical responses.

New York Academy of Medicine Awards Philip J. Landrigan, MD, 2009 Stephen Smith Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Public Health
November 18, 2009 
Director of the Children's Environmental Health Center at Mount Sinai and lead investigator for the National Children's Study, Dr. Landrigan helps shape environmental health policies worldwide.

Mount Sinai Researchers Take Part in Phase 2 Clinical Trial Testing Gene Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease Patients
November 16, 2009 
Mount Sinai School of Medicine is one of 12 sites participating in the Phase 2 study of neurological interventions for Alzheimer's disease research.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Receives 2009 Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Service
November 13, 2009 
The Association of American Medical Colleges honors Mount Sinai School of Medicine with the annual award in recognition of the institution's commitment to underserved communities.

Study Finds That Those with Hard-to-Treat Forms of Hepatitis C Are Half As Likely to Begin Treatment
November 9, 2009 
Mount Sinai researchers conclude that patients with hard-to-treat forms of hepatitis C are less likely to seek treatment than those with less difficult-to-treat versions of the disease.

Study Shows That Reducing Processed and Fried Food Intake Lowers Related Health Risks and Restores Body's Defenses
November 4, 2009 
The Mount Sinai study finds that a dietary intervention such as cutting back consumption of fried and processed foods will reduce the body's intake of toxins and lead to overall health benefits.

Mount Sinai Researchers Conclude 9-11 Responders Twice As Likely to Have Asthma
November 3, 2009 
The tracking data show an increasing percentage of responders reporting asthmatic episodes, rising to double that seen in the general population.

Investigation Assesses Health Impact of One of the Nation's Largest Environmental Disasters
November 2, 2009 
Investigation teams led by Mount Sinai researchers are looking into the disease pathology in Libby, Montana, a town exposed to asbestos-contaminated vermiculite ore for more than a century.

The Scientist Magazine Ranks Mount Sinai School of Medicine One of the Best Places to Work
October 29, 2009 
Mount Sinai School of Medicine placed 15th overall on the magazine's 2009 ranking of the best places to work in U.S. academia, with teaching and mentoring included among the institution's strengths.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Awarded $4.7 Million Grant to Study Congenital Heart Disease in Children
October 27, 2009 
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute awards Mount Sinai School of Medicine a $4.7 million grant to investigate the genetic cause of heart problems in children.

Robert J. Desnick, MD, PhD, Named Dean of the Genetics and Genomics Department at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
October 21, 2009 
Robert J. Desnick, MD, PhD, Professor and Chair of the Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, has been named Dean for Genetics and Genomics for Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

Joanna Fowler, PhD, Receives Nation's Highest Honor for Outstanding Achievement in Science
October 7, 2009 
Dr. Fowler, Professor of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Senior Scientist at Brookhaven National Laboratory, received the National Medal of Science.

Sander S. Florman, MD, joins The Mount Sinai Medical Center As Director of the Recanati Miller Transplantation Institute
October 7, 2009 
Sander S. Florman, MD, has been named Director of the Recanati Miller Transplantation Institute. Dr. Florman has significant experience in abdominal transplantation.

Mount Sinai Research Team Leads NIH-Funded Project Examining the Mechanism of Human Tissue Assembly
September 24, 2009 
The $6 million, five-year grant awarded to the Dynamics Underlying Tissue Integrity project supports the collaborative research of a number of biomedical initiatives.

Benjamin Chen, MD, PhD, Wins NIDA 2009 Avant-Garde Award for Innovative HIV-AIDS Research
September 24, 2009 
The National Institute on Drug Abuse honored Dr. Chen for his work developing a method for visually tracking HIV virus particles from cell to cell.

Mount Sinai Researcher Led Study to Determine If Drug Slows Progression of Parkinson's Disease
September 24, 2009 
C. Warren Olanow, MD, Professor and Chairman Emeritus, Department of Neurology, led an 18-month study on whether a drug used to treat Parkinson's actually slows disease progression.

William K. Oh, MD, Joins The Mount Sinai Medical Center As Chief of the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology
September 16, 2009 
William K. Oh, MD, is known for his expertise in using biological data banks to advance the understanding of cancer and cancer treatment.

Majority of Surveyed Physicians Support Health Reform with Both Public and Private Insurance Options
September 16, 2009 
Sixty-three percent of Mount Sinai physicians support health reform that includes both public and traditional private insurance.

Mount Sinai Study Concludes Cognitive Testing of Elderly by Phone Is Effective Evaluation Method
September 15, 2009 
Cognitive testing of the elderly by telephone is generally as effective as in-person testing, according to a study by Mount Sinai investigators.

Mount Sinai Research Identifies Brain Mechanisms Associated with Borderline Personality Disorder
September 3, 2009 
Through real-time imaging, researchers have collected evidence to suggest that neurological networks that help regulate emotion do not activate in patients with borderline personality disorder.

Mount Sinai Researchers Find New Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Promising
July 12, 2009 
Study hopes to show that the new treatment is safe and effective for stabilizing cognitive performance for patients with mild to moderate forms of Alzheimer's disease.

The Patients Doctors Don’t Know
July 2, 2009 
Basic geriatric knowledge is preventive medicine.

Mount Sinai Is Strongly Represented in New York Magazine's 2009 "Best Doctors" List
June 19, 2009 
New York Magazine’s 2009 "Best Doctors" issue lists 179 Mount Sinai faculty and staff, including those who serve at an affiliated institution.

Mount Sinai Discovers Factors That Improve Ovarian Cancer Survival
May 27, 2009 
Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers have made a discovery that results in the elimination of tumor cells associated with ovarian cancer.

Mount Sinai Doctor Joins Celebrity Campaign for Medical Research Funding
May 22, 2009 
Sam E. Gandy, MD, PhD, Associate Director of the Mount Sinai Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, was photographed for GQ magazine as part of a "Rock Stars of Science" public service campaign.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Students Receive 2009 AMA Foundation Minority Scholars Award
May 21, 2009 
The Mount Sinai students are among 12 selected nationwide to receive the scholarships in recognition of their achievements as medical students and demonstrated promise for future careers in medicine.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Commencement Celebrates Those Who Changed Medicine and Those Who Fought for Change
May 15, 2009 
Michael J. Fox and Earvin "Magic" Johnson were among the leaders and luminaries from science, sports, entertainment, and philanthropy who set a high standard for the class of 2009.

Mount Sinai Children's Environmental Health Center Holds Its Second Annual "Greening Our Children" Benefit Event
May 13, 2009 
Led by Mount Sinai’s Philip J. Landrigan, MD, Professor and Chair of Community and Preventive Medicine, Center research projects identify potential environmental causes of childhood diseases.

Peter L. Elkin, MD, Elected to Mastership in the American College of Physicians
May 8, 2009 
Peter L. Elkin, MD, Director of the Mount Sinai Center for Biomedical Informatics, has been elected to mastership in the American College of Physicians (ACP).

Future Climate Change Likely to Cause More Respiratory Problems in Young Children
May 3, 2009 
More children will end up hospitalized over the next decade because of respiratory problems resulting from projected climate change, according to a new study from Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

Wayne K. Goodman, MD, Renowned Expert on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Joins Mount Sinai as Chair of Psychiatry
April 30, 2009 
Wayne K. Goodman, MD, a pioneering researcher in the field of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, has been named Chair of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Significantly Improves Its U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Rankings
April 24, 2009 
Over the past four years, Mount Sinai has improved in the U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Graduate Schools" rankings more than any other school in the United States, jumping from 32nd to 22nd.

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Grants More Than $37 Million to The Mount Sinai Medical Center
April 21, 2009 
Funds will support the Helmsley Center for Electrophysiology, establish the Helmsley Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, and establish the Sinai-Helmsley Alliance for Research Excellence Network.

Mount Sinai Study Finds Strong Link Between Neighborhood Factors and Childhood Obesity in Harlem
April 16, 2009 
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that children from East Harlem are three times more likely than other U.S. children to be overweight.

Deep Brain Stimulation Effective for Several Years in Patients with Primary Generalized Dystonia
April 13, 2009 
A Mount Sinai study finds that deep brain stimulation is safe and effective for patients with primary generalized dystonia — a movement disorder that causes muscles to contract and spasm.

Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD Receives Distinguished Teacher Award from American College of Cardiology
March 31, 2009 
Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, an international pioneer in cardiovascular medicine, is the first recipient of the American College of Cardiology’s Distinguished Teacher Award.

Transfer of HIV Between T Cells Captured on Video
March 26, 2009 
A team of researchers from Mount Sinai and UC Davis have for the first time captured on video the transfer of HIV from infected to uninfected T cells through structures called virological synapses.

Eric J. Nestler, MD, PhD, Elected President of American College of Neuropsychopharmacology
March 25, 2009 
Eric J. Nestler, MD, PhD, neuroscientist, molecular biologist, and psychiatrist, will serve as ACNP president-elect beginning in December 2009, and will serve as president beginning in December 2010.

Diane E. Meier, MD, Receives Clinical Excellence Award from Castle Connolly
March 23, 2009 
Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute Director Diane E. Meier, MD, is a pioneer in palliative care who has fought to improve the quality of life for patients with chronic and debilitating illnesses.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Class of 2009 Matched to Top Programs Nationwide
March 19, 2009 
All Mount Sinai graduating students seeking a residency position for July 2009 were successfully placed. Matching institutions included Yale-New Haven Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Wayne A. Gordon, PhD, Named 2009 Robert L. Moody Prize Recipient
March 13, 2009 
Dr. Wayne Gordon has been awarded the 2009 Robert L. Moody Prize for Distinguished Initiatives in Brain Injury Research and Rehabilitation.

Transplant Researchers Discover Optimum Route to Improved Suppressor Cell Function
March 13, 2009 
Mount Sinai researchers have discovered that regulatory T cells must migrate from transplanted organs to the lymph nodes draining the organs for optimum suppressor cell function.

David Muller, MD, Dean for Medical Education, Receives National Award from American Medical Association Foundation
March 12, 2009 
The AMA Foundation’s Pride in the Profession Award recognizes the contributions of physicians who work in underserved areas and sacrifice their time for volunteer and public service efforts.

Mount Sinai Finds Differences in Brain Scans of Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder
March 5, 2009 
New research conducted by Mount Sinai physicians suggests that the brain activity of people with borderline personality disorder is different from that of people without the disorder.

New Psychiatric Program at The Mount Sinai Medical Center Addresses Special Needs of Multiple Sclerosis Patients
February 26, 2009 
The new program provides for an on-site psychiatrist to assist in the identification and management of psychiatric and psychological disorders in patients with MS, including depression.

Mount Sinai Paper Corrects Flaw in Most Common Way Health Care Researchers Statistically Adjust Their Findings
February 12, 2009 
Mount Sinai paper describes an improved approach to data analysis that will reduce the potential for miscommunication about the size of an effect.

Mount Sinai Study Finds One-Quarter of World Trade Center Responders Still Have Impaired Lung Function
February 5, 2009 
The Mount Sinai study is the first to assess lung function in a large group of WTC responders at two different time points since the September 11th attacks.

Gene Mutations Identified As Cause of Primary Torsion Dystonia
February 3, 2009 
Mount Sinai researchers have identified mutations in gene THAP1 as a cause of primary torsion dystonia. The discovery may lead to new treatments for this debilitating disease.

Mount Sinai Researchers Discover Potential Link Between Rare Blood Cancer and Environmental Contaminants
February 3, 2009 
Mount Sinai researchers have discovered a potential link between a significant number of cases of a rare blood cancer and environmental contaminants in three counties in eastern Pennsylvania.

Language Barriers May Interfere with the Care of Asthma Patients
January 29, 2009 
Juan P. Wisnivesky, MD, MPH, of Mount Sinai School of Medicine, has authored a paper showing that Hispanics with limited proficiency in English are at higher risk of worse asthma outcomes.

New York City Names The Mount Sinai Medical Center a Cardiac Arrest Center for Therapeutic Hypothermia
January 15, 2009 
Mount Sinai received the designation because its emergency department administers a delicate cooling therapy to cardiac arrest patients that reduces the chance of brain damage and increases survival.

Mount Sinai Researchers Launch Nation’s Largest Federally-Funded Children’s Health Study in Queens
January 13, 2009 
The National Children’s Study will examine how environmental factors affect 100,000 children over the next 20 years. Philip J. Landrigan, MD, is the study’s principal investigator for New York.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Experiences Impressive NIH Support
January 4, 2009 
Mount Sinai School of Medicine has ranked among the top 25 medical schools in terms of NIH funding for several years.

New Center for Science and Medicine to Bring Health Benefits and Job Opportunities
January 3, 2009 
Mount Sinai’s new Center for Science and Medicine will combine research and clinical care while providing job opportunities to the local community.

Mount Sinai Makes Top 25 in US News & World Report
April 1, 2008