Education

Training the next generation of scientists in the art of interdisciplinary research is a critical focus of the Institute for Genomics and Systems Biology (IGSB) at the University of Chicago. The main goal of IGSB education programs is to foster scientific discovery in which biological questions are formulated and addressed in the context of complex systems. As a result, cutting-edge investigative skills emphasizing genome analysis, molecular systems modeling, and simulation are developed for professional applications. IGSB produces a variety of graduate, post-doctoral, and faculty training programs.

The IGSB education programs are in partnership with the Chicago Center for Systems Biology (CCSB). CCSB is composed of investigators working at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University and the University of Illinois at Chicago. It is one of thirteen National Centers funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). The IGSB and CCSB collaborate to generate education and outreach programs for K-12 students, K-12 teachers, undergraduate students, graduate students, post-docs, faculty, and the general public. IGSB is in alliance with the University of Chicago’s Committee on Genetics, Genomics & Systems Biology (GGSB) program.  IGSB also works in collaboration with the Conte Center for Computational Systems Genomics of Neuropsychiatric Phenotypes.

Announcements & Events