Mark F. Mehler

Mark F. Mehler, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Neurology, Dominick P. Purpura Department of Neuroscience, and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He serves as Chair of the Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology and holds the Alpern Family Foundation Chair in Cerebral Palsy Research. He directs the Institute for Brain Disorders and Neural Regeneration. His research focuses on neural stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, and epigenetic mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Dr. Mehler completed his medical education and residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His work explores stem cell-based therapies for neurological diseases, including Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, and Parkinson’s, emphasizing epigenetic and developmental pathways. He investigates how environmental and genetic factors influence neural development and disease susceptibility.

Scientific achievements include identifying transcriptional codes that regulate neural cell identity and reprogramming stem cells for targeted regeneration. His research bridges developmental biology, neurology, and oncology, revealing shared mechanisms in neurodegeneration and fibrotic disorders.

• Awards: Alpern Family Foundation Chair in Cerebral Palsy Research
• Labs/Teams: Lead the Institute for Brain Disorders and Neural Regeneration
• Grants: Not explicitly detailed in the provided text.