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Research
The Columbia University Department of Systems Biology brings together researchers specializing in computational biology, experimental biology, and technology development to discover how biological traits emerge from complex molecular networks.
Education
Systems biology and computational biology are becoming increasingly important disciplines in the biological sciences. Through PhD graduate education and postdoctoral training we prepare young scientists to become leaders in this exciting and rapidly growing field.
- Graduate Education
- Postdoctoral Training
Infrastructure
Our core facilities include centers for next-generation sequencing and high-throughput screening, as well as a high-performance computing center dedicated to research in molecular and systems biology.
- Columbia Genome Center
- Advanced Research Computing

News

Awards and Grants

New COVID-19 Pilot Grants Awarded to Systems Biology Faculty

Drs. Sagi Shapira and Nicholas Tatonetti, faculty in the Department of Systems Biology, have been awarded a new pilot grant for research geared toward understanding the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Interview

New Book on Understanding the Novel Coronavirus

Raul Rabadan, PhD, professor of systems biology and director of Columbia's Program for Mathematical Genomics, has authored a new book that provides readers an accessible overview that quells misinformation about the novel coronavirus, and discusses its origin, causes, and spread.

Research News

Dynamics of Gut Bacteria Follow Ecological Laws

The seemingly chaotic bacterial soup of the gut microbiome is more organized than it first appears and follows some of the same ecological laws that apply to birds, fish, tropical rainforests, and even complex economic and financial markets, according to a new paper in Nature Microbiology by systems biologists at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Announcement

Molly Przeworski, PhD, Elected to the National Academy of Sciences

The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has elected Molly Przeworski, PhD, to its 2020 class of new members. Election to the NAS is highly prestigious and recognizes members for their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Congratulations to Dr. Przeworski!

Announcement

Columbia's Coronavirus Resource Center

Clinicians and researchers at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center are global leaders in responding to COVID-19. In addition to being at the forefront of the clinical and scientific response to the virus, CUIMC is committed to keeping patients and the CUIMC community informed about COVID-19. Information is updated throughout each day as the impact of the virus changes locally and nationally.