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Eric J. Nestler, MD, PhD, Elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Election to the NAS is one of the highest honors a scientist can achieve, recognizing individuals for their achievements in research.
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Our approach allows researchers the freedom they need to practice bold thinking and disciplined science, while sparking collaboration across disciplines. At the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, we are an engine of discovery, with a mission to create new treatments, cure diseases once thought incurable, and help people worldwide.

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Dr. Miriam Merad Receives Sjöberg Prize from The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

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Leading Brain Scientist and Interim Dean Elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Eric J. Nestler, MD, PhD, receives highest honor recognizing his outstanding contributions to science

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Dean Charney Named to the TIME100 Health List

Congratulations to Dean Charney who has been recognized for his groundbreaking work on depression and resilience

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