Mission Statement

A program providing education and funding for research in NeuroAIDS disparities.

What is MSINAD?

Funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health, MSINAD is a collaborative program of the Manhattan HIV Brain Bank and the Center for Multicultural and Community Affairs at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. The mission of MSINAD is:

1. To stimulate research into NeuroAIDS disorders in minority populations
2. To provide multidisciplinary education to young scientists interested in pursuing NeuroAIDS research
3. To encourage entry of scientists from under-represented groups into the field

To achieve its mission, MSINAD has two primary activities:

MSINAD Summer Institute: MSINAD conducts a 6 week summer program with combined didactic and research training, focused on generating trans-disciplinary competence in NeuroAIDS disorders, particularly as they apply to US minority populations, and professional development of trainees.

MSINAD Scholar Grants: MSINAD annually awards 4 grants of up to $25,000 to investigators interested in NeuroAIDS disparities research. Applicants may be at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, or junior faculty level. Recipients of these awards are expected to participate in the summer institute. Minority scientists are strongly encouraged to apply.