Training future researchers in social neuroscience
Training Program in Social Neuroscience Research
This program at Mount Sinai is designed to help PhD students and new postdocs learn about how brain and mental health issues affect social behavior, giving them the training and support they need to become skilled researchers in this important area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11060873 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program at Mount Sinai focuses on training late-stage PhD students and early-stage postdoctoral fellows in social neuroscience, which examines how social behavior is influenced by neurological and psychiatric conditions. Participants will receive a comprehensive education that includes academic coursework, laboratory training, and mentoring opportunities. The program aims to prepare the next generation of researchers to investigate social behavior disturbances and their underlying mechanisms, fostering collaboration across various disciplines. By engaging in diverse training activities, participants will develop the skills necessary to become independent investigators in this field.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are late-stage PhD students and early-stage postdoctoral fellows interested in social neuroscience and its applications to neuropsychiatric syndromes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in academic research or do not have a background in neuroscience may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to advancements in understanding and treating social behavior disturbances associated with neuropsychiatric conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs in neuroscience have shown success in developing skilled researchers, although this specific focus on social neuroscience is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Russo, Scott James — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Russo, Scott James
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.