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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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School of Systems Biology Congratulates the Summer 2026 PhD Graduates

Rebecca Evey

PhD in Biosciences

“Knowledge from Keratin: Retrospective Analysis of Adrenal and Reproductive Hormones to Aid in Conservation”

Advisors: David Luther, Kathleen Hunt, PhD, Biology Department

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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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Sep8

ScienceConnect 2026 - SciTech Campus

Sep 8, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Katherine G Johnson Hall

Join us for ScienceConnect this September and get to know the Mason Science community. Start off the semester by meeting College of Science faculty, staff, and students while exploring college programs, research, and professional opportunities. Be sure to grab some food and win college swag! Register to attend.
Sep15

Grand Challenge Exchange Day

Sep 15, 2026, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

HUB Ballroom

Event Overview Join George Mason University for the inaugural Grand Challenge Exchange Day, a special event highlighting the seven catalyst projects advancing Mason's Grand Challenge Initiative, the university-wide effort to accelerate interdisciplinary research and deliver meaningful societal impact. This milestone event will bring together faculty, researchers, and the broader research
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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