Introduction to Systems Biology using Cell Illustrator

 

Rebecca Murphy, Tom Ticich, & Juan Rodriguez

Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2016, Volume 37

Abstract

Understanding the level of biological complexity is the focus of the emerging field of systems biology. Many biologists are beginning to turn to systems biology to organize large data sets in a functional way that allows the user to make quantitative predictions. Because the use of programs that organize these data is becoming more prevalent in all areas of biology, it has become essential that students be trained in their use. The primary objective of this lab is to provide students resources that introduce students to Cell Illustrator, a simple systems biology program that illustrates and analyzes interacting molecular pathways.

Keywords:  modeling, systems, predictive, pathways

Boston University (2015)