About the Department of Neuroscience | Icahn School of Medicine

Annual Neuroscience Retreat

The Friedman Brain Institute and the Neuroscience Graduate Program, presents the 17th Annual Neuroscience Retreat.

How the Neurosurgical Suite Has Become an Active Laboratory for Research

Fall 2024 Newsletter

About Us

At the Nash Family Department of Neurosciences, we drive research initiatives, develop educational programs, and translate our findings into advanced patient care.

Nash Family Department of Neuroscience

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

One Gustave L. Levy Place

New York, NY 10029

212-659-5993

212-849-2611

Nora S. McLaughlin

Executive Assistant to Paul Kenny

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DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES

Nash Family Department of Neuroscience

The Nash Family Department of Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a top National Institutes of Health-funded research and education branch of Icahn Mount Sinai. Renowned for our nationally and internationally recognized laboratories, expert faculty, and mold-breaking research, the Department is where some of the most innovative ideas and approaches to brain and nervous system disorders happen. Our work is supported by a culture of open-mindedness and a welcoming environment that attracts students, trainees, and faculty from across the globe.

Commitment to a Healthy Work Environment

The Nash Family Department of Neuroscience and The Friedman Brain Institute have instituted a zero-tolerance policy for harassment of any sort. We encourage people of all genders and ranks to notify the leadership of any misconduct. Knowing that this may be difficult for some, this form is anonymous. If you wish to receive a response to any of your comments, please include your name and email address.

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Meet the Chair

Paul J Kenny, PhD

PROFESSOR & CHAIR | Neuroscience

DIRECTOR, DRUG DISCOVERY INSTITUTE

Dr. Kenny is a Ward-Coleman Professor and foremost expert on the neurobiological mechanisms of addiction.

Message From the Chair

We Are Shaping Tomorrow

Postdoctoral Scientist Receives Coveted Fellowship Award

Explore Jennifer’s research on brain health

Examining How Social Experience Shapes the Brain

Read Dr. Nestler’s latest newsletter

Sloan Research Fellowship Awarded to Icahn Neuroscience Professor

Read Dr. Wu’s story

Memory stability and flexibility across the lifetime

Learn more about Dr. Denise Cai's research

Seeking to understand the link between the brain and the body

Learn about the Brain Body Research Center and Dr. Russo

Resources For You

PhD in Neuroscience

Friedman Brain Institute

Neuroscience Laboratories

Brain Awareness Week

Neuroscience Annual Retreat