The Mindich Child Health and Development Institute

At The Mindich Child Health and Development Institute, our passion for improving children's lives drives everything we do. Through rigorous research, we aim to deepen our understanding of diseases affecting infants, children, and adolescents, and to develop novel therapies that can make a tangible difference in their lives. We achieve this goal by fostering an environment where curiosity meets clinical expertise, and where collaboration is foundational to discovery.

Our multidisciplinary approach brings together experts from across the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, as well as the broader Mount Sinai Health System, creating a powerful portfolio of knowledge and skills. Our researchers focus on a broad range of child health issues, including some of the most pressing ones such as neurodevelopmental delays and disabilities, congenital heart disease, diabetes and food allergies. Our approaches span the biomedical research range including basic (e.g., developmental biology), translational, epidemiological, and health services research as well as clinical trials.

Our research unravels the complex issues relevant to child health and disease and aims to pioneer personalized pediatric medicine through genomics. By integrating cutting-edge fields, we can advance how we diagnose, treat, and prevent childhood diseases. We remain equally committed to providing a supportive and stimulating environment where early-career scientists can flourish, developing the skills and knowledge needed to become the next leaders in the field.

As Director, I know that every discovery we make, every therapy we develop, brings us one step closer to a world where all children can enjoy healthy, vibrant lives. I invite you to explore the work of The Mindich Child Health and Development Institute and join us in this mission.

Bruce D. Gelb, MD
Dean for Child Health Research
Director and Gogel Family Professor of The Mindich Child Health and Development Institute
Professor, Pediatrics, and Genetics and Genomic Sciences
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai