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

33
Journal Articles in FY 2023-24
10
Books & Chapters in FY 2023-24
34
Conference Presentations in FY 2023-24
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Events

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A Smorgasbord of Epidemiological Insights from India


Speaker: Vijay Chandru, ARTPark, IISc Bangalore

Contagion Science Seminar Series: Rounak Meyur



Global Pervasive Computational Epidemiology Seminar Series: Anirudh Sridhar



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News & Updates

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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. 

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UVA Launches National Security Data and Policy Institute, Collaborates with Biocomplexity Institute on AI for National Security Applications

The University of Virginia (UVA) is proud to announce the launch of the National Security Data and Policy Institute (NSDPI), a new initiative designed to advance national security through cutting-edge research, data analysis, and policy solutions. As part of this initiative, UVA’s Biocomplexity Institute (BI) is contributing innovative AI research and solutions that will bolster efforts to detect illicit financial activity and address vulnerabilities within global supply chains. 

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Biocomplexity Institute at UVA Secures Continued Funding for Bacterial and Viral Bioinformatics Resource Center (BV-BRC)

The Biocomplexity Institute at the University of Virginia is pleased to announce the renewal of funding for the Bacterial and Viral Bioinformatics Resource Center (BV-BRC) by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).