About the Quantitative and Systems Biology Program
Mission
The primary role of the Quantitative and Systems Biology (QSB) Program is to act as a hub and information clearinghouse for the wide variety of OHSU units engaged in quantitatively and systems-oriented biomedical research. Although the QSB Program is not a degree-granting educational program, it facilitates the connection of learners with classes and attempts to catalyze research collaborations.
Motivation
The study of modern biology grows increasingly quantitative and inter-disciplinary at an ever-faster pace. Systems biology is an integrative approach to studying complex biological systems and elucidating the mechanistic principles of control, ultimately for therapeutic impact. By necessity, systems biology is a multidisciplinary field that includes both quantitative, experimental, and computational approaches to measure and model biological systems across length and time scales. Understanding the molecular and physical mechanisms that regulate physiology at the cell and tissue scales is essential for identification of emergent pathways in diseases ranging but not limited to neuroscience, cardiovascular systems, metabolism, and oncology.
Activities
The QSB Program organizes symposia and themed sessions, oriented to both senior and trainee researchers. See our events page. The QSB Program also sponsors financial awards given annually to promote QSB activities across OHSU.
Fostering education
The QSB Program serves as the quantitative home for the T32 training grant, “Integrated Training in Quantitative and Experimental Cancer Systems Biology.” The program also maintains a listing of QSB-related courses from across OHSU.
Participants
QSB faculty come from a broad range of OHSU departments and centers, as well as partner institutions.