General description
Systems biology is a rapidly growing field that focuses on the complex interactions in biological systems and how these interactions give rise to the function and behavior of these systems. New methods and new approaches are needed to convert today’s enormous biological data resources into biological knowledge and systems biology approaches are important for this goal. Systems biology is highly interdisciplinary and combines competencies from areas such as bioinformatics, computer science, mathematical modeling, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics and biostatistics.
There are many opportunities for basic and applied science when engineering principles are brought to bear on biological systems. This exciting field of study promises to shed new light on basic biological phenomena and may lead to the prediction of novel drug targets or the development of more efficient cell factories for the production of pharmaceuticals, food ingredients, or alternative fuels.
DTU Systems Biology has a diverse and active research faculty internationally recognized for its contribution to Systems Biology. The teaching environment is open and friendly and provides excellent opportunities for research projects with members of our faculty.
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