Friedman Brain Institute

The Friedman Brain Institute is an interdisciplinary clinical and research hub for studying and treating brain and spinal cord disorders at Mount Sinai

[Friedman Brain Institute @SinaiBrain]

COMING UP FAST! On Sept. 29th, 10am, the #BrainBodySeminarSeries is excited to welcome
@Columbia's Dr. Lori Zeltser. Join host Dr. Sarah Stanley when Dr. Zeltser presents "Regulation of Glucose Homeostasis by the Peripheral Nervous System". Register Here👉 https://t.co/2p8ydIk6ce

[Joel W. Blanchard, PhD @JoelWBlanchard]

The human brain is largely inaccessible as diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s develop, limiting our ability to understand the mechanisms that drive neurodegeneration.

To address this challenge, we created a multicellular integrated brain tissue, or #miBrain 🧠

[Friedman Brain Institute @SinaiBrain]

ONE WEEK AWAY! On September 10, 1pm, the #FriedmanBrainInstitute's Seminar Series in Neuroscience & host Dr. Roland Friedel are excited to welcome @stanford's Dr. Liqun Luo ➡️ “Wiring Specificity of Neural Circuits”. Learn More about the #LuoLab's work 👉 https://t.co/mnhqCawU2j

[Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai @IcahnMountSinai]

New research led by scientists from the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai, published in Autism Research, has estimated that Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS) affects approximately 1 in 7,300 people, making it dramatically more common than previous estimates suggested.

Phelan-McDermid syndrome is a rare genetic condition that can cause a wide range of medical, intellectual, and behavioral challenges. The majority of patients also meet the criteria for autism spectrum disorder. The study analyzed data from nearly 180,000 individuals with autism who underwent genetic testing across ten independent sources, and found that thousands of individuals with the condition are likely undiagnosed, in large part due to underutilization of genetic testing.

The findings arrive at a pivotal moment, with multiple Phelan-McDermid syndrome clinical trials now underway.

Read more: https://t.co/xXPqE5fKt6

#Autism #PhelanMcDermidSyndrome #GeneticTesting #Research

[Yasmin Hurd, PhD @neurovoice]

In 2025, nearly 1 in 8 young adults reported daily cannabis use.

When paired with highly potent products and a brain that is still developing, the cognitive risks of this record-high use are especially troubling 🧠

Read more here: https://t.co/sLQMTqRQeV

[Fanny Elahi, MD, PhD @FannyElahi]

It is incredibly heartwarming to see brain-focused departments across Mount Sinai come together to address neurological disorders—acute or chronic. I feel deeply grateful to work alongside such dedicated and brilliant colleagues, who bring everything they have to the care of every patient. @IcahnMountSinai @MountSinaiNeuro @MSHSNeurology @MountSinaiNYC @SinaiBrain

[Silvia De Rubeis @DeRubeisLab]

Excited to step in as co-director of the Neuroscience PhD program at @GradSchoolSinai!🧑‍🎓 🧠

Training the next generation of scientists is now more important than ever and I’m honored to work with the amazing George Huntley!

Interested in our program? Let’s chat!

[Friedman Brain Institute @SinaiBrain]

DEADLINE TODAY | SEPT 1! Senior #Postdocs in all fields of #Neuroscience are encouraged to apply for INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY to present your research at #MSNseminars, visit @IcahnMountSinai & meet w/ faculty/trainees! APPLY NOW 👉 https://t.co/050Vbd05bF or use QR code on flyer!

[Friedman Brain Institute @SinaiBrain]

DEADLINE | SEPT 1! Senior #Postdocs in all fields of #Neuroscience are encouraged to apply for an INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY to present your research at #MSNseminars, visit @IcahnMountSinai & meet w/ faculty/trainees! APPLY HERE👉https://t.co/050Vbd05bF or use QR code on flyer!

[Denise J. Cai, Ph.D. @denisejcai]

Last year's Memory Hub conference was a total blast! Can't wait for this year's!

Shoutout to André and Jayeeta for hosting at NYU!

[Joel W. Blanchard, PhD @JoelWBlanchard]

Using a multicellular human brain model, our latest study, now published in @CellStemCell, identifies APOE4 astrocytes as key drivers of α-synuclein pathology, uncovering a new mechanism linking genetic risk to neurodegeneration.

https://t.co/C9W5C0148s

[Friedman Brain Institute @SinaiBrain]

MARK YOUR CALENDARS 📆 The New York Computational Psychiatry Workshop, an immersive, hands-on three-day workshop designed to provide trainees w/ the latest tools & knowledge in computational psychiatry is coming, October 19-21! #nycpw2026 Register Now 👉 https://t.co/UA5ywAc1eZ

[Joel W. Blanchard, PhD @JoelWBlanchard]

A highlight of #ISSCR2026 was seeing lab member Louise Mesentier-Louro present some of her latest research!

Thanks to @LeeRubinLab & @Thomas_Rando for a great session and to @LiGanLab for sharing her lab's outstanding science. A privilege to present alongside such exciting work!

[Joel W. Blanchard, PhD @JoelWBlanchard]

This week the Blanchard Lab turns 5! 🎉

Together, we've built increasingly sophisticated human brain models, uncovered new disease biology & even began the process of taking our #miBrains to space.

I'm so grateful for this team & everyone who's been part of the journey so far.

[Joel W. Blanchard, PhD @JoelWBlanchard]

Our team had a blast kicking off pre-flight validation testing at @space_tango.

We're excited to be one step closer to launching our miBrain mission aboard SpaceX-35.

Stay tuned for updates as we prepare for launch!

[Friedman Brain Institute @SinaiBrain]

TOMORROW! On August 26, 4pm, JOIN the FREE EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR✏️Ready for School: Supporting Students With Epilepsy👉This special Mount Sinai Epilepsy Center webinar is designed to help families feel more prepared & confident as they navigate school year.👉https://t.co/aTVCd9WVnE

[Friedman Brain Institute @SinaiBrain]

🎉Please join us in offering a Huge Congratulations to
@icahnmountsinai's Dr. Sarah Stanley (Professor of Medicine) and Dr. Yun Soung Kim (Assistant Professor of Radiology) on being named inaugural recipients of the 2026 Robin Chemers Neustein Scholar Award.👏

[Friedman Brain Institute @SinaiBrain]

On August 26, 4pm, JOIN the FREE EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR ✏️ Ready for School: Supporting Students With Epilepsy ✏️ This special Mount Sinai Epilepsy Center webinar is designed to help families feel more prepared & confident as they navigate school year. 👉 https://t.co/aTVCd9WVnE

[Friedman Brain Institute @SinaiBrain]

📆SAVE THE DATE! The 2026 New York Memory Hub conference will be on October 29th & 30th at @nyulangone, hosted by Jayeeta Basu & André Fenton 🧠 Stay tuned for more information about speakers, registration & abstract submissions.

[Friedman Brain Institute @SinaiBrain]

DEADLINE | SEPT. 1st! Senior #Postdocs in all fields of #Neuroscience are encouraged to apply for an INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY to present your research at #MSNseminars, visit @IcahnMountSinai & meet w/ faculty/trainees! APPLY HERE👉 https://t.co/050Vbd05bF or use QR code on flyer!