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School of Systems Biology provides a research and educational environment that allows integration of the various areas of molecular and cellular biosciences from a systems perspective.

Systems biology focuses on understanding the structure and function of biological systems on multiple levels — from molecules to organisms — through data obtained using theoretical, experimental, and computational methodologies.

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Why the School of Systems Biology?

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Number of degree programs offered by SSB to graduate students.

15

Average SSB Class Size

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Our PhD program was the first formal PhD program in Bioinformatics in the world

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Apr23

Dissertation Defense - Bryan M. Delfing PhD Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

Apr 23, 2024, 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Program: PhD Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Date: Tuesd ay, April 23rd, 2024 Time: 3: 00 PM Place: Virtual meeting For full Thesis Defense Announcement Click Here
Apr24

Mason Science Series - Dr. Ramin Hakami

Apr 24, 2024, 3:30 - 6:00 PM

Treating the Next Pandemic Using our Own Immune Systems Toolkit The event will host a conversation with Dr. Ramin Hakami on his promising research surrounding improved infectious disease treatments if faced with another pandemic. 3:30 p.m. Doors open with light reception 4:00 p.m. Discussion with Q&A 5:00 p.m. Reception and
May2

Dissertation Defense - Soukaina Amniouel, PhD Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

May 2, 2024, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Program: PhD Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Date: Thursd ay, May 2nd, 2024 Time: 1: 00 PM Place: Virtual meeting For full Thesis Defense Announcement Click Here