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 ten National Centers for Systems Biology 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.

Announcements & Events

2010 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

Application for the 2010 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program

The 2010 REU program starts June 14, 2010.

Systems Bio Exploration Camp

Systems Biology Exploration Camp

Now accepting applications for high school students to attend the Systems Biology Exploration Camp, July 12-16, 2010.  Contact: Erica Zahnle, The Field Museum (312) 665-7691.

Contact

Barry Aprison
Questions regarding the Instituteʼs education and outreach programs should be addressed to:

Barry Aprison, Ph.D.
Senior Lecturer, BSCD
Education & Outreach Director, IGSB, CCSB, GGSB
Knapp Center for Biomedical Discovery
Room 10114
The University of Chicago
900 E. 57th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60637

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