Scholarship: Fully-funded
Degree: Bachelor, Master, Ph.D
Nationality: International Students
Location: USA
Application deadlines: Open
Scholarship Description:
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is one of the top medical research and education institutions in the U.S., part of the Mount Sinai Health System. Established in 1963 and located in Manhattan, New York City, it is renowned for its excellence in medical education, innovative research, and clinical care. The school leads in biomedical sciences, precision medicine, and AI in healthcare, collaborating extensively with world-class hospitals and research institutions. In the 2022 fiscal year, it received approximately $425.6 million in funding from the NIH, ranking among the top medical schools in the nation.
Dr. Cheen Euong Ang earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from McGill University in 2010 and a PhD in Bioengineering from Stanford University, under Dr. Marius Wernig. During his graduate studies, he developed experimental techniques for direct neural reprogramming to address questions related to mental disorders. His research showed that overexpressing Ascl1 can convert mouse and human fibroblasts and embryonic stem cells into fully functional neurons. He also co-developed a reprogramming protocol to convert human T cells into neurons. Using an improved neural reprogramming protocol, he and Dr. Howard Chang’s lab discovered the role of long non-coding RNAs in neuronal subtype specification and how the deletion of the lnc-Nr2f1 gene leads to neuronal dysfunction.
Dr. Ang is currently in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University, conducting postdoctoral research under Dr. Xiaowei Zhuang, studying the distribution of RNA transcripts in cells. Recently, he developed a spatial epigenomics imaging technique (Epigenomics MERFISH) to investigate hundreds of developmentally important enhancers in mouse embryo and adult brain tissue samples. Academic-oriented PhD graduates are encouraged to apply, and we will tailor research directions to support their future career development.
Available Subjects:
- Develop next-generation stem cell models.
- Developing imaging tools understand biomolecular interactions across biological length scales
- Use genome engineering to explore the roles of non-coding RNAs and non-coding genomes in neurodevelopment and neuropsychiatric disorders.
Eligibility criteria:
- Recent PhD, MD, or equivalent degree.
- At least one first-author publication.
Application Procedure:
Applicants should send their CV, a statement of research interests along with ideas for two research directions, and contact information for two references to the PI at:
