University of Pittsburgh
Computational and
Systems Biology
Solving Critical
Biological Problems
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In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, traditional methods alone aren’t enough to address increasingly complex biological problems. That’s why the Department of Computational and Systems Biology (CSB) stands as a beacon of progress as one of the fields in the “New Biologies.” We leverage computational and systems-level analyses to address previously unsolvable challenges.
Our vibrant research community collaborates seamlessly with other leading programs at the University of Pittsburgh and around the globe. The result? A dynamic environment where ideas flourish and breakthroughs happen. Join us and become part of a legacy of innovation.
Latest News
Associate Professor John Barton creates a computational method to study natural selection and population structure
Associate Professor John Barton has published a new article in Molecular Biology and Evolution titled “Correlated allele frequency changes reveal clonal structure and selection in temporal genetic data.”
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Study sheds light on the mechanics of tiny cellular engines known as dyneins
For the first time, scientists can glimpse the priming stroke of the dynein motor protein with atomic-scale detail and real-time resolution. Associate Professor Mert Gur and his team have published a new article, “The Mechanism and Energetics of the Dynein Protein...