The Iowa State University Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCB) Program provides interdisciplinary Ph.D. training at the intersection of biological, computational, mathematical, and data sciences. Students work with faculty from multiple departments and engage in collaborative research spanning genomics, bioinformatics, agriculture, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and human health.
BCB students have access to diverse research opportunities and state-of-the-art technologies while benefiting from a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations.