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
Applications for Fall 2026 have closed. Check back for information on Fall 2027.
Latest News
For John Paul Barton, NIH-Funded Vaccine Research Is Personal
John Paul Barton, an associate professor in Pitt Medicine’s Department of Computational and Systems Biology, recently won the Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Graduate student Hamid Javanshir pursues patent for pancreatic cancer research
Graduate student Hamid Javanshir is working on a provisional patent application for the novel drug candidates he designed through his original computational strategy.
Graduate Spotlight: Maura O’Malley, MS ‘26
Maura O’Malley is preparing for graduation from the computational Biomedicine and Biotechnology master’s degree program while making an impact as a research intern at Mass General Brigham.