系统生物学

A “systems approach” to biology involves the study of the biological, 化学, and physical processes within living organisms as they interact in complex ways to produce life-supporting behaviors. The 弗吉尼亚理工大学 program in 系统生物学 focuses on the powerful, emerging paradigm of molecular systems biology, i.e., 在计算, systems-level approaches that connect the bio化学 and genetic properties of individual macromolecules (DNA, 核糖核酸, 蛋白质, 脂质, polysaccharides) with the physiological behavior of living cells and tissues. These levels of biological organization, which comprise the gap between interacting macromolecules and cell physiology, embody an active area of re搜索 producing technological and biomedical innovations. The 系统生物学 program bridges the molecular/cell divide, training students for employment or graduate education in this burgeoning field.