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The pipeline of new medical breakthroughs begins upstream, with fundamental discoveries. The Department of Computational and Systems Biology (CSB) is harnessing advanced computational methods and systems-level analyses to address fundamental questions in biology and biomedicine. We are dedicated to educating the next generation of multidisciplinary scientists. 

Please join us in making an impact today!    

Your gift ensures that we have the latest tools and resources to stay at the forefront of research, discovery and training. This requires advanced compute-servers, electronic microscopy with microfluidic devices, robotics for genome and proteome analysis, next-generation sequencing, and cell sorting instruments. Staying at the cutting age allows us to fuel inspiration and innovation from our students, faculty, staff, and extensive network of collaborators at the University level and beyond. With your support, we will maximize educational and career opportunities for our students. 

Your gift to the Department of Computational and Systems Biology—no matter the size—will make a world of difference in advancing innovation and education.

Ways that Your Giving Provides Impact 

Our friends often ask how or where they can make the biggest impact through their giving.  These are several options to consider: 

Unrestricted Support. Your gift designated to the Computational and Systems Biology General Fund allows the department to put your generous gift to work where it is needed most to address current needs. The general fund supports the recruitment and training of the next generation of scientists, career development initiatives for graduate students, special educational programs, cutting-edge technologies and educational tools, and up-to-date lab equipment. All annual gifts of $1,000 or more receive special acknowledgement in the School of Medicine Annual Report.  

Endowment Support.  By creating an endowment fund, you are arranging for a long-lasting source of funding for needs such as student scholarships, fellowships and faculty chairs in Computational and Systems Biology. Endowed funds may have a specific focus, such as supporting a particular academic emphasis, awarding student excellence or assisting students with additional funding needs. 

Planned or Deferred Estate Gifts.  You can leave a legacy for the benefit of Computational and Systems Biology by earmarking gifts to the department in your will and through beneficiary designations in retirement plans and life insurance policies.  You may also consider using a retirement plan or insurance policy to make a gift today for immediate impact in Computational and Systems Biology.  Depending on the planned gift, your generosity may be acknowledged in either The 1787 Society or the Brackenridge Circle.  

Alumni Giving 

As a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, you know the value of the education and training you received from your mentors at Pitt Med and the Computational and Systems Biology Department.  

Alumni Giving is a special way to celebrate your Pitt Med history and the important foundation it has paved for your professional path. And you Your gift will empower will be helping the next generation of scientists get their start in this exciting field of scientific inquiry and discovery!  

We invite alumni to support Computational and Systems Biology with an annual contribution.    

We welcome your inquiries about supporting special initiatives such as student awards, scholarships, fellowships and more by contacting the Philanthropic & Alumni Relations Office at (412) 864-2237.  

Unique Giving Opportunities 

• Celebrate your mentor, a student’s dissertation defense, a graduation, a colleague’s published research or another milestone event – with a gift in their honor!  Your honoree will receive notification that they’ve been honored in this special way through your gift to Computational and Systems Biology.  

• Did you know that your gift may be increased if you work for a company with a matching gift program? Please ask your employer if they will match your gift to Computational Systems Biology! Note: Spouse and retiree gifts may also be matched. 

• Have you been holding on to some stock that has appreciated in value over time? Consider donating it through a direct transfer of the stock to the University of Pittsburgh. Instead of incurring tax on it by cashing it out, use your appreciated stock as a charitable gift. You’ll be providing impactful support for Computational and Systems Biology! 

• If you are of retirement age and have an individual retirement account, you may be able to use it to make a charitable rollover to the University of Pittsburgh for the benefit of Computational and Systems Biology. If you and the account meet the requirements, you’ll impact the department with a meaningful contribution in place of paying taxes on a personal distribution from the account. Give From Your IRA | the University of Pittsburgh 

To learn about opportunities for supporting students, our educational program and innovation in Computational and Systems Biology please contact: 

Anizia Karmazyn
Philanthropic and Alumni Engagement
anizia.karmazyn@pitt.edu or (412) 864-2237