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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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Jul29

Thesis Defense - Shivani Dia Makkar, Biology MS

Jul 29, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Candidate: Shivani Dia Makkar Program: Biology MS Date: Wednesday July 29nd, 2026 Time: 2: 00 PM Place: Zoom For full Thesis Defense Announcement Click Here
Aug11

Summer Knowledge Share Series: Coaching Your Team – Accountability, Well-Being, and Communication

Aug 11, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Virtual via MasonLeaps

University Business Consulting hosts an annual Knowledge Share Series each summer, which typically consists of two to three sessions which are open to all George Mason faculty and staff. Registration is available in MasonLEAPS. All sessions are offered in-person and via Zoom. Upcoming Sessions The summer 2026 series, Winning this
Oct19

Study Leave Deadlines: Term and Instructional Faculty

Oct 19, 2026, 8:30 AM - 11:45 PM

Study Leave for Tenured Instructional Faculty Study Leave for Tenured Instructional Faculty, funded by the Provost, is intended to provide paid temporary leave for the support of advancing scholarly research, teaching, and/or creative activity, including the development of innovative teaching approaches and methods. The college encourages its full-time, tenured faculty

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