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
PhD student Akanksha Sachan earns scholarship from the American Federation for Aging Research
PhD student Akanksha Sachan has been awarded the Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Scholarship for Research in the Biology of Aging.
Das lab creates language model for protein interactions
A team of researchers in Assistant Professor Jishnu Das’s lab has developed a new language model that could revolutionize how scientists understand protein interactions.
Pitt virologists and computational biologists build a model to study Eastern equine encephalitis virus
Pitt virologists and computational biologists are combining their expertise to understand the replication cycle of a deadly mosquito-borne alphavirus.