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
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Latest News
John Barton receives Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award
Associate Professor John Barton has received a Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (R35) from the National Institutes of Health.
CPCB Alumni Success Story: Ericka Mochan
Mochan is a graduate of the Joint Carnegie Mellon-University of Pittsburgh PhD Program in Computational Biology (CPCB) and currently serves as the Chair of the Department of Computational and Chemical Sciences at Carlow University.
Department of Computational and Systems Biology hosts 2026 annual retreat at Kamin Science Center
The Department of Computational and Systems Biology (CSB) hosted its annual retreat at the Kamin Science Center on May 7.