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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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Jul21

Dissertation Defense - Ahmad J. Alvi, PhD Biosciences

Jul 21, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Candidate: Ahmad J. Alvi Program: PhD Biosciences Date: Wednesd ay, July 21st, 2026 Time: 10:0 0 AM Place: IABR Conference Room 1004 & Zoom For full Thesis Defense Announcement Click Here
Jul22

University Life Gives Back – Summer Day of Service

Jul 22, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Registration Deadline : Friday, July 17, 2026 University Life’s annual Gives Back – Summer Day of Service will take place on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event provides University Life staff and colleagues with the opportunity to make a positive impact through volunteerism, community
Jul22

Thesis Defense - Madinah Azizi, Biology MS

Jul 22, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Candidate: Madinah Azizi Program: Biology MS Date: Wednesday July 22nd, 2026 Time: 1: 00 PM Place: KB 229, Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study & Zoom For full Thesis Defense Announcement Click Here

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