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
Latest News
Pitt’s Department of Computational and Systems Biology relocates to Fifth and Halket Building
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s Department of Computational and Systems Biology (CSB) has a new home! CSB will relocate to the top floor of a newly constructed 10-story building on Fifth Avenue and Halket Street.
5 benefits of earning a master’s degree in Computational Biomedicine and Biotechnology
What is it about a master’s degree that can set you apart from other candidates in the job market? Beyond the personal fulfilment of earning your diploma, there are tangible career benefits to pursuing a master’s degree.
Computational study reveals step-by-step mechanism behind a promising class of cancer therapies
The Gur lab has published a new article in JACS Au, a journal of the American Chemical Society, that sheds light on how a promising class of cancer-fighting molecules works at the atomic level.