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Mount Sinai Researchers Advance Liver Cancer Detection

The new blood-based liquid biopsy test could potentially double survival rates for liver cancer patients.
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Our research teams conduct basic, clinical, epidemiologic, and translational research, striving to transform scientific advances into improved patient outcomes. By embracing the philosophy that biomedical leaps occur when we pursue big ideas and challenge conventional wisdom, we have pioneered breakthroughs that have saved countless lives.

Our approach allows researchers the freedom they need to practice bold thinking and disciplined science, while sparking collaboration across disciplines. At Icahn 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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As one of the nation’s leading research institutions, Icahn Mount Sinai offers broad and dynamic support for our scientists, including state-of-the-art research spaces and a range of resources to help you navigate your next step.

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We are Shaping Tomorrow

Our diverse team of researchers build close-knit communities in the projects they share. Here are their stories of collaboration and innovation.

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

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Professor Named New Vice President of the American College of Cardiology

Roxana Mehran, MD, accepts new appointment

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Mount Sinai researchers have discovered molecular glue compounds that protect insulin-producing beta cells from damage linked to type 2 diabetes. By preventing harmful cellular changes, this breakthrough could lead to new treatments that slow or even prevent diabetes progression—offering hope for improved long-term blood sugar control. Read the full study in Nature: https://t.co/lf4bibZCNE

#DiabetesResearch #BetaCellProtection #Insulin

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