Welcome
We are an undergraduate student organization at Columbia University, focused on the field of systems biology.
At the intersection of medicine, biological research, engineering, and computer science, systems biology is a rapidly growing field that provides science with the ability to manipulate life processes more effectively than ever.
Introducing SBI
We seek to organize interactive, collaborative, and informative events, such as:
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hosting industry and research panels
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programming workshops
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teaching high school students
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professional networking events
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mentorship initiatives
All of these aim to expose students to the forefront of the innovative work being done in systems biology, to teach them valuable, tangible skills that they can apply in their future pursuits, and to increase their awareness of the crucial role increasingly quantitative methods are playing in shaping the future of biology.
Given the implication of systems biology with policy, legal issues, and public health initiatives, events are often interdisciplinary and involve collaborations. The group also seeks to provide opportunities for professional networking through career-oriented events that will not only allow students to interact with researchers and professionals in the field of medical informatics, but also fill a critical gap on campus, given that there are currently no other groups on campus devoted to this field.
Joining SBI
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Step 1: Email us at sbi.columbia@gmail.com
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Step 2: Sign up for our mailing list and join our slack
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Step 3: Attend meetings, join project committees, check out our Facebook page/podcasts and embrace SBI!
We look forward to your membership!