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Tips for applying to graduate school

Tips for applying to graduate school

Nov 6, 2026 | CoBB, Featured News, News

The graduate school application process can be exciting and overwhelming at times. If you prepare properly and approach the task with confidence, you will set yourself up for success.

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CoBB Student Spotlight: Linett Medina Calderon

CoBB Student Spotlight: Linett Medina Calderon

Oct 22, 2026 | CoBB, Featured News, News

Linett Medina Calderon is a first-year student in the Computational Biomedicine and Biotechnology (CoBB) master’s degree program at the University of Pittsburgh.  

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How a master’s degree can launch your machine learning career

How a master’s degree can launch your machine learning career

Oct 6, 2026 | CoBB, Featured News, News

The machine learning field is growing, and there is a need for innovative individuals to lead the discoveries of the future. Have you ever wondered where a master’s degree in Computational Biomedicine and Biotechnology (CoBB) will take you?

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Graduate student Mehmet Hocaoglu applies computational techniques to clinical research

Graduate student Mehmet Hocaoglu applies computational techniques to clinical research

Sep 10, 2026 | CoBB, Featured News, News

Mehmet Hocaoglu is a practicing rheumatologist and a student in the Computational Biomedicine and Biotechnology (CoBB) MS program. 

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Graduate student Hamid Javanshir pursues patent for pancreatic cancer research

Graduate student Hamid Javanshir pursues patent for pancreatic cancer research

Jul 28, 2026 | CoBB, Featured News, News, Students

Graduate student Hamid Javanshir is working on a provisional patent application for the novel drug candidates he designed through his original computational strategy.

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Graduate Spotlight: Maura O’Malley, MS ‘26

Graduate Spotlight: Maura O’Malley, MS ‘26

Jul 24, 2026 | CoBB, Featured News, News, Students

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. 

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5 benefits of earning a master’s degree in Computational Biomedicine and Biotechnology

5 benefits of earning a master’s degree in Computational Biomedicine and Biotechnology

Mar 25, 2026 | CoBB, Featured News, News

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.

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How a master’s degree can jump-start your bioinformatics career

How a master’s degree can jump-start your bioinformatics career

Feb 18, 2026 | CoBB, Featured News, News

Have you ever wondered where a master’s degree in Computational Biomedicine and Biotechnology (CoBB) will take you? Read on to learn more about the bioinformatics scientist profession. 

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Alumnus Sahil Ganatra is bridging the gap between technology and clinical care

Alumnus Sahil Ganatra is bridging the gap between technology and clinical care

Jan 27, 2026 | Alumni Success, CoBB, Featured News, News

Sahil Ganatra, a graduate of the Computational Biomedicine and Biotechnology (CoBB) master’s degree program, is bridging the gap between technology and clinical care. 

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Graduate Spotlight: Peter Murdo Chiknas, MS ‘25

Graduate Spotlight: Peter Murdo Chiknas, MS ‘25

Dec 19, 2025 | CoBB, Featured News, News

Peter Murdo Chiknas reflects on his experiences in the Computational Biomedicine and Biotechnology master’s program and his next steps after graduation.

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