We are building a detailed model of the bacterium /Mycoplasma genitalium/ which will include all major cellular processes including transcription, translation, replication, and metabolism and account for the function of all annotated genes. We are using the model to learn how complex systems-level cellular processes arise from the interactions of individual small molecules, gene, and proteins. Simultaneously, we are developing visualizations and analysis of our simulations and experiments, such as the figure below.

We are looking for students to help design and build these visualizations of large-scale biological simulations. Students will work closely with a graduate student in the laboratory. Students with background in design, computer science, or computational biology are encouraged to apply.

Time commitment:
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10 weeks

Contact:
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Jonathan Karr
Covert Lab, Department of Bioengineering