Parasitism and Host Pathogen Interaction
Using approaches that include the development and application of molecular, computational and phylogenetic tools, we are studying of the biology of parasitism and host-pathogen interactions using genomic approaches and other methods.
Machine Learning for Computational Medicine
Our experts use machine learning, data mining, biomedical data science, and other methods to address a broad range of biomedical problems, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, mobility issues, and more.
Accurate and Computationally Efficient Phylogenetic Inference
Through laboratory experiments, field sampling, and advanced molecular methods, our experts are exploring arthropod evolution in response to human-mediated environmental change and are enhancing the processing of high-throughput genome sequencing data through evolutionary modeling.
Research
CBCB brings together researchers from many disciplines, including computer science, molecular biology, genomics, genetics, mathematics, statistics, and health computing, all of whom aspire to gain a better understanding of how life works.
We maintain robust partnerships with physicians and clinicians at the University of Maryland, Baltimore through formalized agreements like MPowering the State and the University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing.
Directions
CBCB is headquartered in the Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering on the University of Maryland campus at 8125 Paint Branch Drive, College Park, Maryland 20742.
Faculty also have offices and labs in the Plant Sciences Building, Biomolecular Sciences Building, and Biosciences Research Building.
Undergraduate Research
Faculty in the CBCB regularly mentor undergraduate students in research projects. Since the creation of the Center in 2003, hundreds of undergraduate students have conducted research in the center. Many of them have pursued graduate studies and several are now faculty themselves.
We are thankful to the funders who have supported undergraduate research programs in the Center. Major funding was provided by the National Science Foundation:
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CBCB Undergraduate Researcher Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Luiz Mata Lopez has been named a 2025 Goldwater Scholar for his outstanding research on tumor evolution and genome analysis.
UMD Researchers Discover Way to Predict Treatment Success for Parasitic Skin Disease
Findings from a new study co-authored by Najib El-Sayed could help doctors select more effective treatments earlier for patients suffering from leishmaniasis.
UMD Microbiome Center Co-Hosts Mid-Atlantic Microbiome Meet-up
The event drew participants from 10 higher education institutions, four federal institutions, two research institutes, and one professional organization.