The Friedman Brain Institute

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The Friedman Brain Institute

Conquering the Brain: Medicine’s Last Frontier

The Friedman Brain Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is one of the world’s premier institutions dedicated to advancing our understanding of brain and nervous system disorders and driving innovative approaches to new treatments and diagnostic tests through translational research. We are committed to the best in education, research, and clinical care.

At The Friedman Brain Institute, we support highly innovative research in basic and translational neuroscience by creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that removes barriers to opportunities and promotes equality for everyone.

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MEET THE DIRECTOR

Eric J. Nestler, MD, PhD

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DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

DIRECTOR FRIEDMAN BRAIN INSTITUTE

PROFESSOR | Neuroscience

PROFESSOR | Pharmacological Sciences

PROFESSOR | Psychiatry

CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER

Dr. Nestler is a renowned neuroscientist, molecular biologist and psychiatrist whose work focuses on the molecular mechanisms of drug addiction and depression.

AT A GLANCE

Research at The Friedman Brain Institute

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768 Researchers

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Recent Publications

Abbreviated MRI for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Screening A Comprehensive Review. Current Hepatology Reports

A comprehensive suite for extracting neuron signals across multiple sessions in one-photon calcium imaging. Nature Communications

A genome-wide association study of methamphetamine use among people with HIV. BMC Medical Genomics

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Featured Institutes and Centers: Where Breakthroughs Advance

Yasmin Hurd
Addiction Institute of Mount Sinai

Paving the way for recovery and rejuvenation

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Brain-Body Research Institute

Exploring the link between the brain and the body

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Depression and Anxiety Center for Discovery and Treatment

Study and treatment of depression, anxiety, and related disorders

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Nash Family Center for Advanced Circuit Therapeutics

Advancing the use of deep brain stimulation and other therapies

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Alison M. Goate
The Ronald M. Loeb Center for Alzheimer's Disease

Advancing the research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

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The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment

Understanding the causes of autism and treatment options

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Discover The Friedman Brain Institute

Imagine a future where knowledge of the brain offers limitless potential to better treat and even cure neurological and psychiatric disease.

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Discover The Friedman Brain Institute

Imagine a future where knowledge of the brain offers limitless potential to better treat and even cure neurological and psychiatric disease.

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We Are Shaping Tomorrow

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Identifying the Epigenetic Basis of Brain Disorders

Learn about the research of Anne Schaefer, MD, PhD

Understanding the Neurobiological Basis of Depression

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Director Leverages Genomics and Tech for New Insights

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Happening Now

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May 23, 2025
New Framework for Characterizing Traumatic Brain Injury To Reveal More Detail About Patient’s Condition and Potential for Recovery
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May 20, 2025
Mount Sinai Researchers Uncover a Promising New Way to Modulate Brain Cell Activity to Potentially Treat Major Depressive Disorder in Adults
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May 19, 2025
Women Whose Sister Experienced Postpartum Psychosis Are More Than 10 Times as Likely to Experience It Themselves, According to New Research
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May 14, 2025
Academy Award-Nominated Movie Helps Researchers Identify Brain Region Biased Towards Drug Cues and Treatment Effects in Individuals With Heroin Use Disorder
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May 13, 2025
Mount Sinai Health System to Honor Dennis S. Charney, MD, Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, for 18 Years of Leadership and Service at Annual Crystal Party
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May 12, 2025
Mount Sinai Researchers in Semifinals of $101 Million XPRIZE Healthspan, a Competition Seeking Innovative Approaches to Aging Well
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May 07, 2025
AI Model Improves Delirium Prediction, Leading to Better Health Outcomes for Hospitalized Patients
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May 07, 2025
Discovery of Dopamine Receptors in a Previously Overlooked Part of the Brain Sheds Light on the Complex Circuitry for Anxiety and Depression
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Contact Us

The Friedman Brain Institute

One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1065

New York, NY 10029-6574

Jenny Rivera
Administrator

212-659-5993
212-849-2611
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Vena Persaud
Administrative Manager

212-659-5996
212-659-8510
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Thomas Harmon
Senior Director of Development

646-605-8835
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