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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.

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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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Mar26

Cultivating Confidence: Owning Your Voice in STEM

Mar 26, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Exploratory Hall, 3301

Do you ever feel like you don't belong in STEM? Women Leaders in STEM invites you to a panel discussion and interactive session designed to nurture and grow your confidence, transforming self-doubt into strength. Refreshments will be provided. This is a learning experience for all identities. All students, staff, and
Apr23

Spring 2025 SSB Student Research Day

Apr 23, 2025, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Please save the date for the Spring 2025 Student Research Day sponsored by the School of Systems Biology. Student Research Day is a venue for students in SSB and other Science & Tech campus departments – including undergraduates - to present the research they have been working on throughout the
Oct16

American Society for Intercellular Communication (ASIC)

Oct 16, 2025, 12:00 PM - Oct 18, 2025, 2:00 PM

William F. Bolger Center, Potomac, Maryland

The meeting is organized by a group of investigators seeking to create a platform for informal exchange of ideas on emerging questions and cutting-edge developments in the field of Extracellular Vesicles (EVs), Extracellular Particles (EPs), and particulate carriers of extracellular RNA (exRNA) as biological mediators, regulators and diagnostic analytes. Our

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