Systems Biology

What is 'Systems Biology'?

Systems Biology seeks to understand complex biological functions by studying the regulation of intricate cellular pathways and intercellular communications. Because many interacting  components are examined simultaneously, high-throughput, quantitative technologies are essential.

Centre activities

The Centre for Systems Biology (CSBi) conducts multi-disciplinary research and research training in complex biological systems. Specifically, CSBi offers:

• information and consultancy services to regional industry and the community
• research training opportunities for undergraduate and post-graduate students
• studentships and honours scholarships
• facilitation of industry participation in collaborative research and research training
• workshops and Bio-industry forums.

Mission statement

Knowledge discovery and systems modelling will be central to facilitating advances within Biosciences in the 21st Century. The primary mission of the Centre for Systems Biology (CSBi) is to provide a centre of excellence for applied and theoretical Bioscience research via a long term strategic focus on the discovery, management and exploitation of information at different levels of biological organisation.

Background

CSBi was established in 2005 to encourage collaborative research that requires both biological and mathematical scientists.

CSBi includes expertise in:

• bioinformatics
• biomedical sciences
• computer modelling
• ecophysiology
• plant sciences
• wine sciences.

The Centre currently collaborates with research organisations and private industry across the globe. Research activities are largely funded by government and industry based funding agencies. New research partners are actively being sought.