The Friedman Brain Institute

Our research takes place at the genetic, molecular, synaptic, cellular, circuit, systems, and behavioral levels, and our objective is to move new discoveries into the clinic as rapidly and efficiently as possible. We conduct our basic and clinical research, both in laboratory animals and humans, across a large number of globally recognized laboratories under the auspices of several departments and institutes at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

About Animal Research

At the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, we support the responsible and ethical use of laboratory animals in research, which is necessary to achieve a greater understanding of biological process in health and disease and to discover new treatments for chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Animal research plays a vital role in scientific breakthroughs, and is an essential part of virtually every medical discovery and the development of every new medical treatment over the past 100 years. The topic of animal research is an important one. Laboratory animals are living creatures that must be treated with respect, care, and compassion. This belief is shared by our scientists, who adhere to thorough and stringent laws, regulations, and established practices in place to ensure the welfare of research animals. Animals provide irreplaceable and invaluable models for human systems, and continue to play a crucial part in medical and scientific research aimed at conquering the main diseases of our time including Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diabetes, depression, drug addiction, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, and psychosis, among many others.