Welcome

We facilitate and enhance research in bioinformatics and biological statistics by fostering interactions and communication among the faculty, outside laboratories, granting agencies, and companies.

Laurence H. Baker Center for Bioinformatics and Biological Statistics engages in research to:

• develop computational, graphical, statistical, mathematical, algorithmic, and systems methods to interpret or mine information from biological data
• apply quantitative approaches in biology
• bridge separate experimental biology areas with creative and innovative computational approaches

The Center's research excellence is manifested in grant successes: members hold 15% of NSF grants awarded to ISU members hold 28% of NIH grants awarded to ISU and 38% of larger NIH grants (R01 and larger) awarded to ISU (15% growth in 2008)

News

• Dr. Robert Jernigan, Director of Laurence H. Baker Center, became Fellow of the Biophysical Society, 2009.
• Dr. Robert Jernigan, Director of Laurence H. Baker Center, received the ISU Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research, 2008.
• Application deadline for 2009 Computational & System Biology Summer Institute is April 15, 2009.