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Now more than ever before, the power to turn huge volumes of data into information about our world has put the answers to some of life’s most challenging questions within our grasp. The George Washington University’s Computational Biology Institute (CBI) brings together leading faculty in biology, medicine and computing to harness this information, opening new doors of discovery that have the potential to benefit millions. CBI is also maximizing the university’s unique relationships in the nation’s capital to form research partnerships and spotlight cutting-­‐edge topics that enhance human and environmental health. By blending its own skills with the expertise of engineers, mathematicians, statisticians, clinicians and others, the CBI is contributing to knowledge and resources that are used by researchers on a global scale, influencing how the world uses science and technology to solve its most pressing problems. With these truly incomparable resources and expertise, the CBI performs cutting-edge research and helps raise awareness of scientific advancements that improve our health, environment and overall quality of life.