Listed below are four of the research projects with their major findings, performed by our Fellows during the past few years. Ongoing Research Research performed by the Division's scientists searches for greater understanding and optimum treatment protocols for a wide range of endocrine and metabolic disorders. The Division has an international reputation for its contribution to modern medicine. Autoimmune Thyroid Disease. Studies in thyroid and lymphocyte cell biology investigate the molecular mechanisms of these diseases.
Research is directed at understanding the genetic and viral influences in disease initiation.
In addition, major clinical studies are underway to investigate the incidence and etiology of post partum thyroid dysfunction. These important studies have demonstrated correction of the defect and promise greater understanding of neuroendocrine function. Shrinking the enlarged prostate by safe medical treatment rather than surgical removal has been demonstrated by studies using gonadotropin-releasing hormone. In addition, examination of prostatic cell function in the laboratory is revealing much new information. The Mount Sinai Medical Center is known as one of the world's leading medical centers and is committed to delivering health care of the highest quality.