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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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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?

9

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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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

There's still time to register. Visit the ASIC website or send an email to hcox9@gmu.edu . 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
Oct21

Open Advising Session

Oct 21, 2025, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Exploratory Hall Atrium

Have questions about your schedule, degree requirements, or registration? Join Assad the Advisor and the Undergraduate Student Affairs team for an open advising session. Stop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to get personalized guidance and make sure you’re on track for the upcoming semester. No appointment needed—just
Oct23

Dissertation Defense - Longsheng Xie, PhD Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

Oct 23, 2025, 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Candidate: Eric Twum Program: PhD Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Date: Thursd ay, October 23rd, 2024 Time: 12:0 0 PM Place: Virtual meeting For full Thesis Defense Announcement Click Here

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