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REU Site: Modeling and Simulation in Systems Biology (MSSB)

Primary Institution: Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI)
Affiliation: Virginia Tech
City: Blacksburg
State: VA
Job Duration: June 1 - August 7, 2010 (10 weeks)
Class Requirement: Completed Sophomore Year
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Legal Resident
Position Type: Research
Discipline(s): Computer Science
Mathematics & Biology
Description: The scientific focus of the program is the modeling and simulation of biological networks, ranging from intracellular biochemical networks to networks at the organism level and the population level.  The program is a partnership between the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) and the Interdisciplinary Center for Applied Mathematics (ICAM) at Virginia Tech.

VBI is a multidisciplinary research institute integrating quantitative and experimental approaches to biological systems.  ICAM focuses on interdisciplinary research and education, brining together mathematics, engineering, and the sciences.
Stipend: provided
Benefits: Housing
Meal Plan
Travel Reimbursement
library use
campus parking
and public transportation
social activities
scientific ethics workshop
workshops on giving presentations
and more
Application Deadline: 02/08/2010
Job Website: http://biomath.vbi.vt.edu/
Additional Information: https://www.vbi.vt.edu/archive/pdf/education_outreach/undergrad/flyer-reu-mssb-2010.pdf

Primary Contact Information

Biomath Program Coordinator
Virginia Bioinformatics Institute
Washington Street (0477)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Email: biomath@vbi.vt.edu