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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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SciTech Campus, Colgan Hall 312
10900 University Blvd, MSN 5B3, Manassas, VA 20110
Phone: 703-993-8400
 

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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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Oct28

Join the NVIDIA GTC Student Experience on Campus

Oct 28, 2025, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

The Hub, George Mason University, Fairfax Campus

Join us for the NVIDIA GTC Student Experience - October 28, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., in the Hub at George Mason University. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of what’s next in AI. This exclusive experience includes: Livestream of GTC D.C. Keynote: Watch NVIDIA CEO Jensen
Nov5

Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) in Immunity Symposium

Nov 5, 2025, 9:00 AM - Nov 7, 2025, 5:00 PM

Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens, Greece

The symposium on Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) in Immunity will be held in Athens, Greece, this fall (Nov. 5-7, 2025). Founded by Ramin M. Hakami, associate professor and co-director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research at George Mason, EVs in Immunity is a focused ISEV meeting exploring the latest advances
Nov19

Center for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR) Meeting

Nov 19, 2025, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Verizon Auditorium, Colgan Hall, George Mason SciTech Campus

The colleagues at the Center for Infectious Diseases Research (CIDR) are hosting a one-day conference on November 19, 2025, which covers the latest findings on viral, bacterial, and other exotic and emerging pathogens. The meeting will be held on the George Mason University Science and Technology Campus, and the talks

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