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Our Faculty and Leadership

The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is renowned not only for its exceptional educational programs but also for the visionary leadership that drives its success. Led by a distinguished team of program directors, we are committed to providing our students with the highest level of academic excellence, mentorship, and professional development.

Meet the Graduate School Dean

PhD Programs

Our PhD programs in Biomedical Science, Neuroscience, and Clinical Research are led by esteemed program directors who are renowned experts in their fields. Their vast knowledge and experience ensure that our PhD students receive exceptional training and research opportunities.

Marta Filizola, PhD
Marta Filizola, PhD

Dean, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

George W Huntley, PhD
George W Huntley, PhD

Program Director, Neuroscience

Priti Balchandani, PhD
Priti Balchandani, PhD

PhD, Co-Director, Engineering for Precision Medicine

Matthew J O'Connell, PhD
Matthew J O'Connell, PhD

Co-Director, Genetics and Genomic Sciences

Silvia De Rubeis, PhD
Silvia De Rubeis, PhD

Co-Director, Genetics and Genomic Science

Deepak Vashishth, PhD
Deepak Vashishth , PhD

Co-Director, Engineering for Precision Medicine 

Maayan Yitshak-Sade, PhD
Maayan Yitshak-Sade, PhD

Director, CLR PhD Program 

Multidisciplinary Training Areas

Our multidisciplinary training areas provide the opportunity to expand your area of study beyond the confines of one discipline, and are led by field experts who help you translate principle into practice.

Ipek Ensari, PhD
Ipek Ensari, PhD

Co-Director, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Medicine

Alan C Seifert, PhD
Alan C Seifert, PhD

Co-Director, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Medicine

Martin J Walsh, PhD
Martin J Walsh, PhD

Co-Director, Cancer Biology

James J Manfredi, PhD
James J Manfredi, PhD

Co-Director, Cancer Biology

Georgia Panagiotakos, PhD
Georgia Panagiotakos, PhD

Co-Director, Development, Regeneration, and Stem Cells

Nicole C Dubois, PhD
Nicole C Dubois, PhD

Co-Director, Development, Regeneration, and Stem Cells

Michael Lazarus, PhD
Michael Lazarus, PhD

Co-Director, Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutics

Avner Schlessinger, PhD
Avner Schlessinger, PhD

Co-Director, Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutics

Sander Houten, PhD
Sander Houten, PhD

Co-Director, Genetics and Genomic Sciences

Nicolas Vabret, PhD
Nicolas Vabret, PhD

Co-Director, Immunology

Jean K Lim, PhD
Jean K Lim, PhD

Co-Director, Microbiology

Domenico Tortorella, PhD
Domenico Tortorella, PhD

Co-Director, Microbiology

Master's Degree and Certificate Programs

Our master's degree programs are guided by dedicated program directors who are industry leaders and experts in their domains. With their deep understanding of the field, they equip our students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their chosen professions.

Eric A Sobie, PhD
Eric A Sobie, PhD

Director, Biomedical Data Science and AI

Jose M Silva, PhD
Jose M Silva, PhD

Director, Biomedical Science

Maaike van Gerwen, PhD
Maaike van Gerwen, PhD

Director, CLR Master's and Certificate Programs  

Francheska Merced-Nieves, PhD
Francheska Merced-Nieves, PhD

Director, MS Epi Program

Sofia Curdumi Pendley, PhD
Sofia Curdumi Pendley, PhD

Director, MHA Program 

Randi E Zinberg, MS
Randi E Zinberg, MS

Randi Zinberg (Preferred Name)

Director, Genetic Counseling

Damaskini Valvi, MD, PhD, MPH
Damaskini Valvi, MD, PhD, MPH

Director, Health Administration

Kyunghyun Lee, MD
Kyunghyun Lee, MD

Associate Director, Biomedical Sciences

Rosamond Rhodes, PhD
Rosamond Rhodes, PhD

Program Director, Fogarty International Program in Research Ethics

MD-PhD

Our dual degree programs are led by exceptional program directors who bring together the worlds of clinical practice and scientific research. These accomplished leaders ensure that students receive a seamless integration of medical training and rigorous scientific education.

Talia H Swartz, MD, PhD
Talia H Swartz, MD, PhD

Director, MD-PhD Program

Keith M Sigel, MD, PhD
Keith M Sigel, MD, PhD

Co-Director, MD/MSCR PORTAL Program

Janice L Gabrilove, MD
Janice L Gabrilove, MD

Director, Clinical Research Training Program

Brad R Rosenberg, MD, PhD
Brad R Rosenberg, MD, PhD

Associate Director, Medical Scientist Training Program

Jaime Chu, MD
Jaime Chu, MD

Associate Director, Medical Scientist Training Program

Administration and Operations

JACOB SNEVA
JACOB SNEVA

Senior Associate Dean for Administration, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Margaret H Baron, MD, PhD
Margaret H Baron, MD, PhD

Professor of Medicine (Hematology and Medical Oncology); Professor of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine; Professor of Graduate Education; Professor of Oncological Sciences.

Paul Slesinger, PhD
Paul Slesinger, PhD

Professor of Neuroscience; Professor of Graduate Education; Professor of Pharmacological Sciences; Vice Chair, Nash Department of Neuroscience.

MATTHEW CIPRIANO
Matt CIPRIANO

Associate Dean of Administration and Trainee Engagement, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

KATHLEEN DILKS
Kathy Dilks

Director Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

ANDREA CONSTANCIO
ANDREA CONSTANCIO

Director Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

DANIEL ILYAYEV
DANIEL ILYAYEV

Senior Director of Administration, Public Health and Health Administration Programs, ISM

BIANCA TAYLOR-STAROBIN
BIANCA TAYLOR-STAROBIN

Administrative Director, Neurosciences Administration, ISM

MICHELLE SIRJUE
MICHELLE SIRJUE

Financial Manager II, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences,