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

Itsik Pe'er, PhD named 2025 ISCB Fellow

The International Society for Computational Biology has elected Professor Itsik Pe'er to its 2025 ISCB Class of Fellows. The award recognizes excellence in computational biology, honoring individuals who have made outstanding contributions through leadership, research and service.

Awards and Grants

Tal Korem, PhD receives grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Tal Korem, PhD will recieve $3,425,813 over five years from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development for "A large scale investigation of the vaginal ecosystem in preeclampsia."

Awards and Grants

Benjamin Izar, PhD receives grant from the Melanoma Research Alliance

Benjamin Izar, PhD will receive $900,000 over three years from the Melanoma Research Alliance for "Dissecting neuronal-like cell states in melanoma brain metastasis."

Announcement

Afternoon of Science Series: Department of Systems Biology

The Afternoon of Science series at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons continued Sept. 25 with presentations from the Department of Systems Biology.

Awards and Grants

Drs. Sara Zaccara and Dian Yang Win New Innovators Award from NIH

Sara Zaccara, Department of Systems Biology and Dian Yang, Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Therapeutics —received New Innovator Awards, which support unusually innovative research from early-career investigators.