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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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Nov21

Dissertation Defense - Anastasia Williams, PhD Biosciences

November 21, 2025

Nov 21, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Candidate: Anastasia Williams Program: PhD Biosciences Date: Frid ay, November 21st, 2025 Time: 2:0 0 PM Place: IABR room 1004, Science & Tech campus and Zoom For full Thesis Defense Announcement Click Here
Nov24

Dissertation Defense - Fatimah Alanazi, PhD Biosciences

November 24, 2025

Nov 24, 2025, 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Candidate: Fatimah Alanazi Program: PhD Biosciences Date: Mond ay, November 24h, 2025 Time: 9:0 0 AM Place: Zoom For full Thesis Defense Announcement Click Here
Dec2

SSB Fall 2025 Student Research Day

December 2, 2025

Dec 2, 2025, 12:00 - 4:00 PM

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 semester. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: Virtual via Zoom

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