Award
National Institute of General Medical Sciences 5T32GM158496-02
Interdisciplinary graduate training for the next generation of computational and systems biologists
Recipient
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Award Amount
$325,003.00
Ceiling
$325,003.00
Awarded
June 23, 2026
Identifier
5T32GM158496-02
NIH awarded $325,003 to MIT for a Computational Systems Biology training program to train graduate students in interdisciplinary biomedical research, supporting 12 trainees annually with coursework and research.
Description
This project aims to support a Computational Systems Biology training program (CSBTP) to train students to become leaders in biomedical research at the interface of biology, computation, and engineering. The program is centered at MIT's interdisciplinary predoctoral training program in Computational and Systems Biology (CSB), involving faculty from Biological Engineering, Biology, and Electrical Engineering & Computer Science. It covers research areas such as Regulatory Genomics, Proteomics, Precision Medicine, Medical Genomics, Molecular Biophysics, Structural Biology, Biological Networks, Machine Learning, and Cancer Systems Biology. The program seeks funding for 12 predoctoral traineeships annually, supporting coursework, research rotations, and professional development. Over 90% of students complete the PhD, with most pursuing research careers.