Our Mission & Vision

We solve real-world problems by untangling their complex and interacting causes.

The Biocomplexity Institute (BI) focuses on solving complex problems that cannot be solved within the narrow confines of a single discipline or by a single researcher – we have developed a unique transdisciplinary team science approach to tackle such problems. 

Together, we work to foster global collaborative networks to advance our unique research agenda and to develop innovative experiential learning programs for students. 

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Meet the Team

We believe in teamwork to tackle big challenges—breaking down silos because no single field can solve complex problems alone. Our diverse research teams unite different perspectives and skills, all driven by a common goal: using computational tools to solve tough issues that impact humanity.

Areas of Focus

 

Social, Cognitive, and Behavioral Science
Social, Cognitive, and Behavioral Science
Resilient Societies and Interdependent Infrastructures
Resilient Societies and Interdependent Infrastructures
Systems Biology and Bioinformatics
Systems Biology and Bioinformatics
Population Health Informatics
Population Health Informatics
Genetic Data Information
Genetic Data Information
Understanding Large-Scale Networks
Understanding Large-Scale Networks
Topological Complexity of Interacting Systems
Topological Complexity of Interacting Systems
Community Well-Being
Community Well-Being
National Well-Being
National Well-Being
Official Statistics
Official Statistics

Research by the Numbers 2019-2024

215+
Peer-Reviewed Articles
7
Public Datasets
13
Tools & Dashboards
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News & Updates

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Preparing for Global Challenges virtual summer program - register today!

Join our introductory course on epidemiological modeling and population biology, open to all students, and learn from experts about infectious disease dynamics and ecological populations—no prior experience required!

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Announcing the Social Contagions, Artificial Intelligence, and Democracy Workshop | April 4, 2025

The Social Contagions, Artificial Intelligence, and Democracy workshop brings together scholars to explore how social contagions can be used to understand how AI and related digital technologies may challenge or, potentially, fortify democratic institutions and practices.

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Biocomplexity Institute Contributes to US-UK Privacy-Enhancing Technologies Prize Challenge with Synthetic Population Data

The Biocomplexity Institute (BI) is proud to have supported the US-UK Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) Prize Challenge by developing a comprehensive synthetic population dataset. This dataset was instrumental for participants in Track B: Pandemic Response and Forecasting, enabling them to create privacy-preserving solutions for pandemic preparedness.