Bioinformatics and Systems Biology

Our goal is to explore a cutting-edge academic field that integrates the approaches of life sciences and computational sciences. By utilizing advanced technologies such as large-scale measurement devices and computers, we aim to uncover the principles of life as a system and, through innovative ideas, pioneer new fields of knowledge that have never been explored before.

Students have a wide range of options for continuing their studies in graduate school, with opportunities to pursue various fields of specialization within the university, at other universities, and even abroad. Moreover, there is a global demand for experts in bioinformatics, with professionals from this field entering diverse sectors, including academia, government, and industry.

【Academic features】

Studying Both Life Sciences (Wet) and Information Sciences (Dry)

Bioinformatics is one of the most dynamic and promising fields in the era of big data, supporting the most vibrant advancements in life sciences. Rather than being confined to traditional research focused on deciphering the individual functions of genes and proteins, bioinformatics explores the principles of life as a system, utilizing advanced technologies such as large-scale measurement devices and computational tools to develop new research domains. This department was established at the forefront of this interdisciplinary approach, training the next generation of experts in this field from the ground up.

A distinctive feature of our curriculum is its integration of both life sciences (wet) and information sciences (dry). Traditionally viewed as opposing fields, these two areas are approached from a comprehensive perspective, offering unique lectures, experiments, and exercises that enable students to acquire expertise in both domains.

To achieve this, faculty members from a range of research departments—including the Department of Biological Sciences in the Graduate School of Science, the Department of Computational Biology and Medical Sciences in the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, and the Department of Computer Science in the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology—collaborate across disciplines to provide specialized education in both life sciences and computational sciences.

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