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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. 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.
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Computational Biomedicine
& Biotechnology M.S. Program
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Latest News
Roth lab variant effect map improves understanding of CHEK2 breast cancer risk gene
What if there were a way to improve clinical testing for changes in our genome (variants) that cause increased risk of breast cancer? A research team led by Frederick (“Fritz”) Roth answers this question in an article in the American Journal of Human Genetics.
CSB staff volunteer to assemble 540 safe sleep kits for infants at Cribs for Kids
CSB staff volunteered at the Pittsburgh-based organization Cribs for Kids on November 22, where they assembled kits to prevent infant sleep-related deaths.
CPCB student Emma Flynn presents research at the Machine Learning in Drug Discovery Symposium
PhD candidate Emma Flynn recently took to the stage at the Machine Learning in Drug Discovery Symposium in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she delivered a lightning talk.