Faculty and Staff

PhD Programs in Biomedical Sciences and Neuroscience

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Deans and Directors

John H. Morrison, Ph.D.
Dean, Basic Sciences and the Graduate School of Biological
Sciences
Professor, Neuroscience
Professor, Geriatrics and Adult Development
E-mail: john.morrison@mssm.edu
Tel: (212)659-5985

Ross Cagan, PhD
Associate Dean, Graduate School of Biological Sciences
Professor, Developmental and Regenerative Biology
Professor, Ophthalmology
Professor, Oncological Sciences
E-mail: ross.cagan@mssm.edu
Tel: (212)241-1427

Janice Gabrilove, MD
Professor of Medicine and Oncological Sciences
Program Co-Director
Co-Program Director, PORTAL
Email: janice.gabrilove@mssm.edu

Nils Hennig, MD, PhD, MPH
Director, Master of Public Health Program
E-mail: nils.hennig@mssm.edu
Tel: (212)824-7033

Yasmin Hurd, PhD
Director, MD/PhD Program
Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Systems Therapeutics
Professor, Department of Neuroscience
E-mail: yasmin.hurd@mssm.edu
Tel: (212)241-5007

Alan J. Moskowitz, MD 
Professor & Vice Chair, Health Evidence and Policy 
Program Co-Director 
E-mail: alan.moskowitz@mountsinai.org 
Tel: 212 659-9599

Karen Zier, PhD 
Professor of Medicine (Clinical Immunology) and Medical Education 
Program Co-Director, PORTAL 
E-mail: karen.zier@mssm.edu 
Tel: 212 241-4429

Randi E. Zinberg, M.S.
Director, Genetic Counseling Program
E-mail: randi.zinberg@mssm.edu
Tel: (212)241-6947

Graduate School Staff

Jose Diaz
Technical Analyst, Graduate School of Biological Sciences
MyGSocial Content Editor
E-mail: jose.diaz@mssm.edu
Tel: (212)241-4992

Dale Fuller
Office of the Director for Student Services
E-mail: dale.fuller@mssm.edu
Tel: (212) 241-5245

Connie Guzman
Administrative Manager
Executive Assistant to the Dean
E-mail: connie.guzman@mssm.edu
Tel: (212)659-5986

Chrissie Kong
Administrator, PhD and MS in Biological Sciences
E-mail: soke-kwai.kong@mssm.edu
Tel: (212)241-2373

Ianne Landicho
Lead Programmer/Analyst, Graduate School of Biological Sciences
MyGSocial Developer
E-mail: ianne.landicho@mssm.edu
Tel: (212)241-4992

Jessica Maysonet 
Office of the Assistant Director of Admissions 
E-mail: jessica.maysonet@mssm.edu 
Tel: 212 241-6696 

Elisabeth Molina 
Program Manager, MPH Program 
E-mail: elisabeth.molina@mssm.edu 
Tel: 212 824-7322 

Fatima Nabizada-Pace 
Program Administrator, Clinical Research Education Program 
E-mail: fatima.nabizada-pace@mssm.edu 
Tel: 212 824-7264 

Grace Oluoch, MBA 
Administrative Staff for PORTAL 
Program Administrator 
Mount Sinai School of Medicine 
E-mail: grace.oluoch@mssm.edu 
Tel: 212 241-4429

Nelson D. Pe
Registrar
E-mail: nelson.pe@mssm.edu
Tel: (212)241-4427

Lily Recanati, M.P.A.
Administrative Manager, Graduate School of Biological Sciences
E-mail: lily.recanati@mssm.edu
Tel: (212)241-2793

Rhaisili Rosario
Administrator, MD/PhD Program
E-mail: rhaisili.rosario@mssm.edu
Tel: (212)241-6972

Osei Tutu
Financial Analyst, Graduate School of Biological Sciences
E-mail: osei.tutu@mssm.edu
Tel: (212)241-5235

Rose Vallines 
Administrative Assistant, MPH and Clinical Research Education Program 
E-mail: rose.vallines@mssm.edu 
Tel: (212) 824-7292