University of Pittsburgh

Computational and
Systems Biology

Solving Critical Biological Problems

Are you ready to tackle complex problems at the intersection of biology and modern technology?

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, traditional methods alone aren’t enough to address increasingly complex biological problems. The Department of Computational and Systems Biology (CSB) is combining 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.

Code The Cure,
Build The Future

Computational Biomedicine
& Biotechnology M.S. Program

June 1, 2025 Application Deadline
Fall 2025 Start

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Latest News

Graduate Spotlight: Omer Bashir, MS ‘25

Graduate Spotlight: Omer Bashir, MS ‘25

Omer Bashir arrived at the University of Pittsburgh with industry experience and left with a powerful new toolkit in computational biology to complement his pharmaceutical background. 

Graduate Spotlight: Steven Smeal, PhD ‘25

Graduate Spotlight: Steven Smeal, PhD ‘25

Steven Smeal, a recent graduate of the Joint Carnegie Mellon-University of Pittsburgh PhD Program in Computational Biology (CPCB), reflects on the graduate school experiences that have helped to jumpstart his career.