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Graduate School 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.

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Meet the Graduate School Dean

Marta Filizola, PhD

DEAN FOR THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

PROFESSOR | Pharmacological Sciences

PROFESSOR | Graduate Education

PROFESSOR | Artificial Intelligence and Human Health

PROFESSOR | Neuroscience

Dr. Filizola is the Dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and holds the Sharon and Frederick A. Klingenstein/Nathan Kase, MD Professorship.

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.

Matthew J O'Connell, PhD

Senior Associate Dean for PhD Programs

George W Huntley, PhD

Co Director, Neuroscience

Silvia De Rubeis, PhD

Co Director, Neuroscience

Priti Balchandani, PhD

Co-Director, Health Sciences Engineering

Deepak Vashishth , PhD

Co-Director, Health Sciences Engineering

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

Co-Director, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Medicine

Alan C Seifert, PhD

Co-Director, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Medicine

Martin J Walsh, PhD

Co-Director, Cancer Biology

James J Manfredi, PhD

Co-Director, Cancer Biology

Georgia Panagiotakos, PhD

Co-Director, Development, Regeneration, and Stem Cells

Nicole C Dubois, PhD

Co-Director, Development, Regeneration, and Stem Cells

Michael Lazarus, PhD

Co-Director, Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutics

Avner Schlessinger, PhD

Co-Director, Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutics

Sander Houten, PhD

Co-Director, Genetics and Genomic Sciences

Alice O Silva(Kamphorst), PhD

Co-Director, Genetics and Genomic Sciences

Nicolas Vabret, PhD

Co-Director, Immunology

Anne Bowcock, PhD

Co-Director, Immunology

Jean K Lim, PhD

Co-Director, Microbiology

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

Senior Associate Dean for MS Programs, Director, Biomedical Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Jose M Silva, PhD

Director, Biomedical Science

Kyunghyun Lee, MD

Associate Director, Biomedical Sciences

Maaike van Gerwen, PhD

Director, CLR Master's and Certificate Programs

Francheska Merced-Nieves, PhD

Director, MS Epidemiology Program

Sofia Curdumi Pendley, PhD

Director, MHA Program

Randi E Zinberg, MS

Randi Zinberg (Preferred Name)

Director, Genetic Counseling

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.

Jacob Sneva, PhD – Senior Associate Dean for Administration
Margaret Baron, MD, PhD – Senior Associate Dean of Basic & Clinical Research Training
Paul Slesinger, PhD – Senior Associate Dean of Postdoc and Student Affairs
Matt Cipriano – Associate Dean of Administration and Trainee Engagement
Kathleen (Kathy) Dilks, EdD – Director of Postdoc & Student Affairs
Andrea Constancio – Director of Administration, Biomedical Science Graduate Programs
Daniel Ilyayev – Senior Director of Administration, Public Health and Health Administration Programs
Bianca Taylor-Starobin – Director of Administration, MD-PhD Program
Sophie Miller - Director of Systems Strategy & Innovation
Michelle Sirjue – Financial Manager II