School of Systems Biology

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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312 Charles J. Colgan Hall, Science and Tech Campus
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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

1st

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

School of Systems Biology News & Events

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Cosmos grant to support Biosciences student seeking treatment of drug-resistant bacteria

May 25, 2023

Laura Powers

2023 Student Excellence Award Winners

May 24, 2023

Sanskruthi Sreepangi, and Mentor Dr. Ramin Hakami, win first place in Life Sciences at the 2023 College of Science Undergraduate Research Colloquium

May 11, 2023

Lance Liotta, Co-Director, Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services

Study from Liotta collaboration uncovers a universal molecular-level explanation for biological homeostasis and adaptation

May 3, 2023

Emily Henderson

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Jun28

Mason Science Series: Preparing for a New Normal: Making Mason and the Commonwealth of Virginia More Resilient to the Impacts of Climate Change

Jun 28, 2023/4:00 - 6:00 PM

Country Club of Fairfax

Register to attend. Please join us for a special event with Congressman Gerry Connolly and Dr. Jim Kinter, Professor of Climate Dynamics and Director of the Center for Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Studies (COLA) as we discuss how the Virginia Climate Center, is helping communities increase resilience to the impacts of climate change