Samantha Brown
About Me
Samantha (Sam) Brown is an MD/PhD student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She is currently pursuing a PhD in neuroscience in the laboratory of Dr. Jessica Ables, where she is investigating how cholinergic interneurons in the nucleus accumbens regulate feeding behavior in a rodent model of diabetes. Prior to coming to Mount Sinai, she received a Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry from Yale University and completed an NIH post-baccalaureate fellowship at the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Sam is actively involved in organizing events with the Manhattan Chapter of Black In Neuro, mentoring undergraduates interested in pursuing MD/PhD training, and serving as a student representative on the Mount Sinai MD/PhD admissions committee.
Language
English
Position
GRADUATE STUDENT | Graduate Students, GRADUATE ASSISTANT | Graduate Students
Multi-Disciplinary Training Areas
Neuroscience [NEU]
Education
Bachelor of Science, Yale University
Awards
2024
Trainee Professional Development Award
Society for Neuroscience
2024
SBN Annual Meeting Travel Award
Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology
2024
Welcome Initiative Award
Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology
2016
Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Industry Relationships
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Dr. BROWN has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
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